How to Evaluate Six Neurocognitive Domains in Dementia? [PUBLISHED]

Psychiatry Education Forum Academy published its next discussion series today:

It is important to have knowledge of these six neuro-cognitive domains for the evaluation & diagnosis of dementia subtypes, and this discussion series is divided into the following six sections

  1. Complex Attention
  2. Executive Function
  3. Memory & Learning
  4. Language
  5. Perceptual-Motor
  6. Social Cognition

(1) COMPLEX ATTENTION

This first section video is available for a free preview below and this will be discussed in the following sections:

  • Sustained Attention
  • Selective Attention
  • Divided Attention
  • Processing Speed

Note that rest of the discussion series is only available to PEFA members and here is the list of these discussion sections:

(2) Executive Function: 

  • Planning
  • Inhibitory Control
  • Working Memory
  • Cognitive Flexibility

(3) Memory & Learning: 

  • Immediate Memory
  • Recent Memory
  • Semantic/Long term Memory
  • Autobiographical Memory

(4) Language:

  • Expressive Language
  • Grammar & Syntax
  • Receptive Language

(5) Perceptual Motor: 

  • Visuo-Constructional
  • Perceptual-Motor
  • Praxis

(6) Social Cognition: 

  • Recognition of Emotions
  • Theory of Mind

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