BioPsychoSocial Assessment Tools for the Elderly - Assessment Summary Sheet Test: Brief Cognitive Rating Scale (BCRS) Year: 1988 Domain: Psychological Assessment Tool Category: Mental Health Variations/Translations: N/A Setting: Clinical setting or long-term care Method of Delivery: Patients evaluated by interviewer based on observation and interaction with patient. Description: : A test that measures 5 different domains related to cognition including concentration, impairment of recent memory, impairment of past memory, orientation, and functioning & self-care. Scoring/Interpretation: Each axis is scored from 1-7 with 1 indicating no impairment and 7 indicating significant impairment. The higher the score, the greater the impairment. Time to Administer: Varies depending on rater’s familiarity with patient and time required to determine Availability: Available on-line (see below) Software: N/A Website: www.speech.edinboro.edu/Professors/Molrine/BriefCognitiveRatingScale.doc Quantitative/Qualitative: Quantitative Validity (Quantitative): Has not been examined Reliability (Quantitative): Has not been examined References: Reisberg, B. & Ferris S.H. (1988). Brief Cognitive Rating Scale. Psychopharmacology Bulletin, 24(4), 629-636. Comments: Used in conjunction with the GDS (Global Deterioration Scale).