HIV Dementia Scale

More focused neuropsychological batteries have been developed for this purpose, such as those listed in Table 41.2. The HIV Dementia Scale is also a nsefnl tool and only takes five minutes to administer and score (Power et al., 1995). It is important to remember that interpretation of nenropsycholog-ical tests also requires attention to patient demographics snch as language skills, presence of comorbid conditions, substance abuse, and concomitant nse of psychotropic medications. 

Power C, Seines OA, Grim JA, McArthur JC (1995) HIV Dementia Scale A rapid screening test. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr Hum Retrovirol 8 273-278. 

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