Final Recommendation Statement: Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults: Screening - US Preventive Services Task Force

Final Recommendation Statement: Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults: Screening - US Preventive Services Task Force

Final Recommendation Statement: Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults

Final Recommendation Statement: Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released today a final recommendation statement on screening for cognitive impairment in older adults. The Task Force concluded that more research is needed to make a recommendation for or against screening. To view the recommendation, the evidence on which it is based, and a summary for clinicians, please go here. The final recommendation statement can also be found in the February 25, 2020 online issue of JAMA. The Final Recommendation Statement Is Available

FINAL RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY See the full statement

Population Recommendation Grade Older adults The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for cognitive impairment in older adults. I

WHY THIS MATTERS

"Cognitive impairment is an important public health concern that has a significant impact on the lives of older Americans and their families,” says Task Force member Chyke Doubeni, M.D., M.P.H. “Currently, there is not enough evidence for the Task Force to recommend for or against screening for cognitive impairment in older adults who do not have signs or symptoms.”

WHERE WE ARE IN THE PROCESS

Draft Research Plan Final Research Plan Draft Recommendation / Draft Evidence Review  Final Recommendation / Evidence Summary