Karger Publishers, Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders, 5(31), p. 349-357, 2011
DOI: 10.1159/000328165
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<i>Background/Aims:</i> To evaluate the utility of the Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination-Revised (ACE-R) as a screening tool for mild cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease (PD-MCI). <i>Methods:</i> PD patients underwent comprehensive neuropsychological and neurological evaluations and ACE-R assessment. <i>Results:</i> The ACE-R was superior to the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) in detecting PD-MCI, with a cutoff score of ≤93 offering a sensitivity of 61% and a specificity of 64%. The utility of the ACE-R in detecting PD-MCI is largely influenced by the fluency sub-domain score, and has optimal discriminability when utilized in patients with lower levels of education (≤12 years of formal schooling). <i>Conclusion:</i> The ACE-R must be used cautiously as a screening tool for PD-MCI, with results being most influenced by its fluency sub-domain score and patient education levels.