Zilenovski, A. M. Filho, J. L.P. Mattos Santos, R. O.
Verschenen in:
Clinical gerontologist
Paginering:
Jaargang 10 (1991) nr. 2 pagina's 47-66
Jaar:
1991-02-21
Inhoud:
To evaluate the incidence of mental decline of the Alzheimer's type we have tested a new tool, a modified version, Portuguese language, SCAG scale, adapted for easy use by a previously untrained group of General Practitioners (G.P.) in their offices, and tested this instrument by treating a large group (4388) of patients with a standard drug (di-hydroergotoxine-Hydergine R Sandoz) for a total treatment period of 12 weeks. We concluded that abnormal results pointing out to mental decline of the Alzheimer's type was present in patients younger than 60 years of age (24.5% of the total), and that this modified SCAG scale could be easily used by G.P.s during normal office visits, and is useful to access the evolution of a given therapy.