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‹ Fri · 17 Jul 2026
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A qualitative approach to extract diagnostic patterns of cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease.

A qualitative approach to cognitive testing refines detection of Parkinson's disease-related impairment in clinical practice.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second-most diagnosed age-related neurodegenerative disorder globally and is frequently accompanied by cognitive impairment that poses diagnostic challenges in clinical practice. By applying a qualitative approach to extract diagnostic patterns that clinicians recognize when administering the MoCA, this study provides a blueprint for future efforts to tailor cognitive assessments for detecting impairment in people with Parkinson's disease.

What the study was

Study design
Consensus guideline
Population
Cancer/disease patients
Category
Other
Maturity
Validated
Journal
Scientific reports

Why it surfaced

Matched topic(s): general surveillance. Study design: Consensus guideline. Score 5/10.

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