Tools and materials
A brief case-finding instrument for dementia (BASIC)
The Brief Assessment of Impaired Cognition (BASIC) is a brief and accurate case‐finding instrument for dementia and cognitive impairment. Previous research indicates that combining cognitive tests with informant and self-report may improve accuracy in dementia case‐finding. BASIC integrates these three sources of information.
To see the video manual, click on the picture below:
You can read more about BASIC here
Download BASIC
The Danish Dementia Research Centre holds the copyright to BASIC, but the instrument may be freely used by professionals for clinical purposes – for example in general practice, in municipalities or in hospitals.
If you wish to use the instruments for research or for commercial purposes, you must contact the Danish Dementia Research Centre vide@regionh.dk and outline the purpose for which you wish to use BASIC.
If you have any questions about BASIC, please feel free to contact neuropsychologist Kasper Jørgensen: niels.kasper.joergensen@regionh.dk
If you wish to download BASIC including related materials, please click here.
A brief questionnaire for dementia (BASIC-Q)
The Brief Assessment of Impaired Cognition Questionnaire (BASIC-Q) is a brief and accurate questionnaire for dementia and cognitive impairment. BASIC-Q integrates self-report, questions regarding orientation and informant-report.
To see the video manual for BASIC-Q, click on the picture below:
