SCREENING TOOLS FOR DEMENTIA RISK ASSESSMENT: A REVIEW OF COGNITIVE QUESTIONNAIRES

Abstract

The growing global prevalence of dementia, aggravated by population aging, highlights the need for effective strategies for its early identification and prevention. In topics with this scope, narrative reviews allow exploring and synthesizing the existing literature, offering a critical and comprehensive view of screening tools. This study reviews the main cognitive questionnaires used in dementia risk assessment, focusing on their applicability, accuracy, and limitations. The tools analyzed include questionnaires based on self-perception, informant reports, and modifiable lifestyle factors, such as the SCC-Q, AD8, IQCODE, LIBRA, and STAD. The results highlight the relevance of these tools in clinical contexts and public health programs, contributing to preventive interventions and more effective management strategies. Thus, the integration of these tools into health practices is essential to mitigate the impact of dementia on aging populations, although additional validations are needed in different cultural and population contexts.