Which of the following is true regarding the Clifton Assessment Procedure?
Clifton Assessment Procedure
The Clifton Assessment Procedure for the Elderly (CAPE), is a tool used to assess quality of life, cognitive deficits, and physical dependency levels in the elderly to indicate areas of unmet need.
It can be used both in hospital and community settings and takes 15-25 minutes to complete. It consists of the following scales:
- The cognitive assessment scale
This tests orientation, basic cognition such as reading and counting, and psychomotor performance.
- The behaviour rating scale
This assesses physical dependency and behavioral problems.
It can be used to differentiate between organic brain disease and functional psychiatric disorders. Scores can also be used to predict the likelihood of hospital discharge. It is often used to assist in the identification of the most appropriate placement.
