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Scales for Outcomes in Parkinson's Disease-COGnition (SCOPA-COG)

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Acronym: SCOPA-COG

Authors: Marinus J, Visser M, Verwey NA, Verhey FRJ, Middelkoop HAM, Stiggelbout AM, van Hilten JJ

The SCales for Outcomes in PArkinson's disease-COGnition (SCOPA-COG) is a short, reliable and valid instrument for assessing cognitive function in PD. The SCOPA-COG consists of 10 items divided over four domains: memory (4 items); attention (2 items); executive function (3 items) and visuospatial function (1 item). Scores range from 0-43, with higher scores reflecting better performance.

The development of the SCOPA-COG is part of a larger research project, the SCales for Outcomes in PArkinson’s disease (SCOPA), in which practical and clinimetric sound instruments for all relevant regions in PD are selected or developed. The SCOPA instruments were originally developed in the Dutch language. 

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Year Published: 2003

Last Updated: November 06, 2019

Instrument Type: ClinRO

Estimated Time to Complete: 10-15 minutes

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