Table 1 Characteristics of a multi-domain AD scale for daily medical practice
1) Easy and quick administration by an experienced clinician; about 10 minutes administration time |
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2) Reliable and valid for AD |
3) Covering the AD relevant areas cognition, activities of daily living, behavior, communication and social interaction, and quality of life |
4) Applicable to all AD severity stages (with minimal floor and ceiling effects) |
5) Useful for monitoring of disease progression in clinical practice |
6) Sensitive to measure therapy effects |