Correlation Analysis of the In-Clinic and Telephone Batteries from the AREDS Cognitive Function Ancillary Study. AREDS Report No. 15
08/2005
Journal Article
Authors:
Rankin, M.;
Clemons, T.;
McBee, W.;
Group, A.R.Eye Diseas
Secondary:
Ophthalmic Epidemiol
Volume:
12
Pagination:
271-277
URL:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16033748
Keywords:
Aged; Antioxidants; cataract; Cognition Disorders; Cross-Sectional Studies; Diet; Female; Macular Degeneration; Male; Mass Screening; Mental Status Schedule; Middle Aged; Neuropsychological Tests; Outpatient Clinics-Hospital; Population Surveillance
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To determine whether the AREDS Telephone Battery can be substituted for the In-Clinic Cognitive Function Battery to assess cognitive function, so that participants could still provide follow-up information without having to come to the clinic. METHODS: Correlation analysis was performed on scores of the following in-clinic and telephone administrations: 1) Modified Mini-Mental State Examination (3MS), conducted in person vs. Telephone Interview Cognitive Status (TICS-M); 2) Wechsler Memory Scale-III (WMS-III), Logical Memory I and II; 3) Digits Backwards (a sub-test of the WMS-R); 4) Verbal Fluency; and 5) Letter Fluency (F,A,S). RESULTS: A total of 1,738 AREDS participants completed an In-Clinic Battery and a Telephone Battery within twelve months. Significant positive correlations were found for all tests, ranging from rho = 0.89 between the 3MS and TICS-M scores (95% CI; 0.88 - 0.90), to rho = 0.71 for Letter Fluency (95% CI; 0.68 - 0.74). CONCLUSION: The linear relationships between the In-Clinic Battery and Telephone Battery scores support the hypothesis that the Telephone Battery is an appropriate substitute for participants who are unable to complete an in-clinic assessment of cognitive function.
