USPSTF: No Proven Value in Cognition Screening

Routine screening of all older individuals for cognitive impairment is not supported by the available evidence, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has concluded.

 

Action Points

• The USPSTF reviewed the evidence of benefits, harms, and sensitivity and specificity of screening instruments for cognitive impairment in older adults.
• It concluded that is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for cognitive impairment in community-dwelling adults who are older than 65 years and have no signs or symptoms of cognitive impairment.