From: A systematic review of the quality of studies on dementia prevalence in Italy
Item | Score |
---|---|
Sample size | |
<500 | 0.5 points |
500–1499 | 1 point |
1500–2999 | 1.5 points |
≥3000 | 2 points |
Design | |
Two-phase study with no sampling of screen negativesa | 0 points |
Two-phase study with sampling of screen negatives but no weighting back | 1 point |
One-phase study or two-phase study with appropriate sampling and weighting | 2 points |
Response proportion | |
<60 % | 1 point |
60–79 % | 2 points |
≥80 % | 3 points |
Diagnostic assessment | |
Inclusion of multidomain cognitive test battery, formal disability assessment, informant interview and clinical interview | 1 point each |