BRIEF KINGSTON STANDARDIZED COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT

The Brief Kingston Standardized Cognitive Assessment (BKSCA) is an instrument that has been designed to quickly screen elderly individuals suspected of having progressive dementias. It can assess a number of cognitive capabilities, concentrating on those commonly impaired in dementia, especially in the early stages. Individuals can be compared to groups of outpatients with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, as well as to a community dwelling normal elderly sample. A group of outpatients with depression, but without dementia, is also included. The BriefKSCA can be used for follow-up assessments after an initial (full) KSCAr has been administered.

One of the main values of the BriefKSCA is that it provides a comprehensive screening in 15 minutes or less without special training or specially trained personnel.

Hopkins R, Kilik L, Day D, Rows C, Hamilton P. (2005) The Brief Kingston Standardized Cognitive Assessment -Revised. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 20, 227-231.