The Clock-in-the-Box, a brief cognitive screen, is associated with failure to return home in an elderly hospitalized sample

What is it about?

The Clock-in-the-Box is a simple to administer screening measure for cognitive function. This paper shows its utility in predicting outcomes for elderly inpatients.

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Why is it important?

Mental status assessment is still not a routine part of medical examinations. These data suggest that including a mental status measure as part of the physical exam may be helpful in treatment planning.