Cognitive Assessments | Right Decisions

Please update your RDS mobile app to version 4.7.1

We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.

You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.

To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:

On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.

On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.

Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.

Do you need to assess your patient's cognition? Below are links to some cognitive assessments that you could use.

The ACE III is a comprehensive cognitive assessment (scored out of 100) used by Psychiatrists as part of the diagnosis for Dementia.

The MoCA is a shorter screening tool (scored out of 30) that may be more appropriate for an initial assessment of cognition in the ward or community setting. There is an online training module now in place to maintain the validity of the MoCA. This allows you to access and use the assessment. You can access the training here.

The 4AT is a very quick screening tool used specifically for detecting Delirium.

Resources

ACE-III (Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination), PDF

ACE-III (Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination) Administration and Scoring Guide, PDF

4AT (Screening for Delirium) PDF

ACE- III (Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination) test translations

Last reviewed: 03/04/2024

Next review date: 03/04/2025

Author(s): Medical Education Fellow, NHS Lothian.

Author email(s): mypsych@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.

Approved By: NHSGGC MyPsych Editorial Board

Reviewer name(s): NHSGGC MyPsych Editorial Board.