II. Criteria
- Three minute recall
- Orientation (8 items)
- Backward digital span
III. Scoring
- One point for each correct item
- Maximum score: 16
IV. Interpretation
- Score <14 suggests Dementia
V. Efficacy
- Test Sensitivity: 80%
- Test Specificity: 70%
Aka: Sweet 16 Cognitive Screening Test
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