Table 2.
Characteristics of the screening tests
| Screening test | Language in which the study was conducted | Subtests | Score range | Administration time | Designed for | Bedside |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAST | English | Full form: comprehension; expression; reading; writing | 0–30 (full) | 10 min | Stroke | Yes |
| Short form: comprehension; expression | 0–20 (short) | 3 min | ||||
| LAST | French | Naming; repetition; automatic speech; picture recognition; executing verbal orders | 0–15 | 2 min | Stroke | Yes |
| MAST* | Korean | Expression; comprehension | 0–20 | 3 min | Stroke | n.r. |
| MAST | Czech and Spanish | Naming; automatic speech; repetition; following instructions; yes/no responses; writing/spelling; object recognition; reading and executing instructions; verbal fluency | 0–100 | 5–10 min | Severely impaired language/communication | Yes |
| ScreeLing | Dutch | Semantics; phonology; syntax | 0–72 | 15 min | Stroke | Yes |
| SST | English | Receptive skills; expressive skills | 0–20 | 3–5 min | Suspected language disorders | Yes |
| SVF | Korean | Semantic fluency: animals | n.a. | i. 60 s | Dementia | n.r. |
| ii. 30 s | ||||||
| UAS | Norwegian | Expression; comprehension; repetition; reading; word strings; writing; free communication | n.r. | 5–15 min | Stroke | n.r. |
n.a. not applicable