ECAS
A cognitive and behavioral screening instrument designed for patients with motor neuron disease (MND/ALS). It covers multiple cognitive domains including executive function, language, fluency, memory, and visuospatial ability, while avoiding test items that heavily depend on limb movement.
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The Edinburgh Cognitive and Behavioural ALS Screen (ECAS) is the authoritative tool for assessing cognitive impairment in MND patients, with the Verbal Fluency Index (VFI) being one of its core metrics.
The ECAS divides cognitive domains into two broad categories: ALS-specific (executive function, language, and fluency) and ALS-non-specific (memory and visuospatial ability).
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The Edinburgh Cognitive and Behavioural ALS Screen (ECAS) is the authoritative tool for assessing cognitive impairment in MND patients, with the Verbal Fluency Index (VFI) being one of its core metrics.
50%UnverifiedThe ECAS divides cognitive domains into two broad categories: ALS-specific (executive function, language, and fluency) and ALS-non-specific (memory and visuospatial ability).
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