Neuropsychological assessment in older adults: key tools for the early diagnosis of cognitive decline
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neuropsychological assessment, older adults, cognitive impairment, screening, early diagnosisAbstract
Objective: to analyze neuropsychological assessment in older adults: key tools for the early diagnosis of cognitive decline while preserving the methodological scope of the historical study.Method: a revisión bibliográfica study was conducted; the unit of analysis was literatura de PubMed, Elsevier, Dialnet, Google Scholar y SciELO. Information was examined using coherence and traceability criteria, without reconstructing unverifiable data.Results: the available evidence identifies relevant patterns consistent with the study objective, while causal claims are avoided when the design does not support them.Conclusions: findings characterize the phenomenon and support context-sensitive decisions and future research, within the limitations of the design and available documentation.
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