Computerized diagnosis from a standardized history schedule: A preliminary communication about the organic section of the HAS–AGECAT system |
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Authors: | Michael E. Dewey John R. M. Copeland Antonio Lobo Pedro Saz Jose-Luis Dia |
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Abstract: | This article presents the results of the application of a computerized diagnostic method (HAS–AGECAT) to a standardized psychiatric History and Aetiology Schedule (HAS) designed for use with older people. In a community sample from Zaragoza good agreement (kappa = 0.76) was obtained between HAS–AGECAT and the interviewing psychiatrist. The discrepant cases are discussed in detail. |
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Keywords: | Diagnostic agreement dementia AGECAT |
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