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Variable / Field Name Field Label Choices, Calculations, OR Slider Labels
cdrws_adcid Site: 39 ADCID
cdrws_ptid Subject ID: PTID
cdrws_visitdate Form Date: (Y-M-D)
crdws_visitnum Visit number: 1 (Initial visit), 2 and up (Follow up visit) VISITNUM
cdrws_initials Examiner's initials: INITIALS
cdrws_ent_date Data Entry Date: (Y-M-D)
cdrws_ent_by Data Entry By
cdrws_admin_st Administered Status 1, 1 Yes | 95, 95 - No, Physical problem | 96, 96 - No, Cognitive/behavior problem | 97, 97 - No, Other problem | 98, 98 - No, Verbal refusal | 99, 99 - Not Administered
b4_standcdr_00_ext_cdr This is a semi-structured interview. Please ask all of these questions. Ask any additional questions necessary to determine the subject's CDR. Please note information from the additional questions.
cdrws_mem_1 1. Does he/she have a problem with his/her memory or thinking? 1, 1 Yes | 0, 0 No
cdrws_mem_1a 1a. If yes, is this a consistent problem? 1, 1 Yes | 0, 0 No
cdrws_mem_2 2. Can he/she recall recent events? 2, 2 Usually | 1, 1 Sometimes | 0, 0 Rarely
cdrws_mem_3 3. Can he/she remember a short list of items? 2, 2 Usually | 1, 1 Sometimes | 0, 0 Rarely
cdrws_mem_4 4. Has there been some decline in memory during the past year? 1, 1 Yes | 0, 0 No
cdrwsmem_5 5. Is his/her memory impaired to such a degree that it would have interfered with his/her activities of daily life a few years ago? 1, 1Yes | 0, 0 No
cdrws_mem_6 6. Does he/she completely forget a major event within a few weeks of the event? 2, 2 Usually | 1, 1 Sometimes | 0, 0 Rarely
cdrws_mem_7 7. Does he/she forget pertinent details of the major event? 2, 2 Usually | 1, 1 Sometimes | 0, 0 Rarely
cdrws_mem_8 8. Does he/she completely forget important information of the distant past? 2, 2 Usually | 1, 1 Sometimes | 0, 0 Rarely
cdrws_mem_9_00 9. Tell me about some recent event in his/her life that he/she should remember.
(For later testing, obtain details such as location of the event, time of day, participants, how long the event was, when it ended and how the subject or other participants got there).
cdrws_mem_9a 9a. Within 1 week
cdrws_mem_9b 9b. Within 1 month
cdrws_mem_10 10. When was he/she born?
cdrws_mem_11 11. Where was he/she born?
cdrws_mem_12 12. What was the last school he/she attended?
cdrws_mem_12a 12a. Name
cdrws_mem_12b 12b. Place
cdrws_mem_12c 12c. Grade
cdrws_mem_13 13. What was his/her main occupation?
cdrws_mem_14 14. What was his/her last major job?
cdrws_mem_15 15. When did he/she (or spouse) retire and why?
cdrws_orient_00 How often does he/she know of the exact:
cdrws_orient_1 1. Date of the Month? 2, 2 Usually | 1, 1 Sometimes | 0, 0 Rarely | 9, 9 Don't Know
cdrws_orient_2 2. Month? 2, 2 Usually | 1, 1 Sometimes | 0, 0 Rarely | 9, 9 Don't Know
cdrws_orient_3 3. Year? 2, 2 Usually | 1, 1 Sometimes | 0, 0 Rarely | 9, 9 Don't Know
cdrws_orient_4 4. Day of the Week? 2, 2 Usually | 1, 1 Sometimes | 0, 0 Rarely | 9, 9 Don't Know
cdrws_orient_5 5. Does he/she have difficulty with time relationships (when events happened in relation to each other)? 2, 2 Usually | 1, 1 Sometimes | 0, 0 Rarely | 9, 9 Don't Know
cdrws_orient_6 6. Can he/she find his/her way about familiar streets? 2, 2 Usually | 1, 1 Sometimes | 0, 0 Rarely | 9, 9 Don't Know
cdrws_orient_7 7. How often does he/she know how to get from one place to another outside his/her neighborhood? 2, 2 Usually | 1, 1 Sometimes | 0, 0 Rarely | 9, 9 Don't Know
cdrws_orient_8 8. How often can he/she find his/her way about indoors? 2, 2 Usually | 1, 1 Sometimes | 0, 0 Rarely | 9, 9 Don't Know
cdrws_judgment_1 1. In general, if you had to rate his/her abilities to solve problems at the present time, would you consider them: 0, 0 As good as they have ever been | 1, 1 Good, but not as good as before | 2, 2 Fair | 3, 3 Poor | 4, 4 No ability at all
cdrws_judgment_2 2. Rate his/her ability to cope with small sums of money (e.g., make change, leave a small tip): 0, 0 No loss | 1, 1 Some loss | 2, 2 Severe loss
cdrws_judgment_3 3. Rate his/her ability to handle complicated financial or business transactions (e.g., balance check-book, pay bills): 0, 0 No loss | 1, 1 Some loss | 2, 2 Severe loss
cdrws_judgment_4 4. Can he/she handle a household emergency (e.g., plumbing leak, small fire)? 0, 0 As well as before | 1, 1 Worse than before because of trouble thinking | 2, 2 Worse than before, another reason
cdrws_judgment_4a 4a. Why?
cdrws_judgment_5 5. Can he/she understand situations or explanations? 2, 2 Usually | 1, 1 Sometimes | 0, 0 Rarely | 9, 9 Don't Know
cdrws_judgment_6 6. Does he/she behave* appropriately in social situations and interactions with other people?
[i.e., in his/her usual (premorbid) manner]
2, 2 Usually | 1, 1 Sometimes | 0, 0 Rarely | 9, 9 Don't Know
cdrws_commun_00
Occupational
cdrws_commun_1 1. Is the subject still working? 1, 1 Yes | 0, 0 No | 9, 9 N/A
cdrws_commun_2 2. Did memory or thinking problems contribute to the subject's decision to retire? 1, 1 Yes | 0, 0 No | 9, 9 Don't Know
cdrws_commun_3 3. Does the subject have significant difficulty in his/her job because of problems with memory or thinking? 0, 0 Rarely or Never | 1, 1 Sometimes | 2, 2 Usually | 9, 9 Don't Know
cdrws_commun_4_00
Social
cdrws_commun_4 4. Did he/she ever drive a car? 1, 1 Yes | 0, 0 No
cdrws_commun_4a 4a. Does the subject drive a car now? 1, 1 Yes | 0, 0 No
cdrws_commun_4b 4b. If no, is this because of memory or thinking problems? 1, 1 Yes | 0, 0 No
cdrws_commun_5 5. If he/she is still driving, are there problems or risks because of poor thinking? 1, 1 Yes | 0, 0 No
cdrws_commun_6 6. Is he/she able to independently shop for needs? 0, 0 Rarely or Never (Need to be accompanied on any shopping trip) | 1, 1 Sometimes (Shops for limited number of items; buys duplicate items or forgets needed items) | 2, 2 Usually (Meaningful participation in activities, e. g., voting) | 9, 9 Don't Know
cdrws_commun_7 7. Is he/she able to independently carry out activities outside the home? 0, 0 Rarely or Never (Generally unable to perform activities without help) | 1, 1 Sometimes (Limited and/or routine, e.g., superficial participation in church or meetings; trips to beauty parlor) | 2, 2 Usually (Meaningful participation in activities, e.g., voting) | 9, 9 Don't Know
cdrws_commun_8 8. Is he/she taken to social functions outside a family home? 1, 1 Yes | 0, 0 No
cdrws_commun_8a 8a. Why not?
cdrws_commun_9 9. Would a casual observer of the subject's behavior think the subject was ill? 1, 1 Yes | 0, 0 No
cdrws_commun_10 10. If in nursing home, does he/she participate well in social functions (thinking)? 1, 1 Yes | 0, 0 No
cdrws_homehobb_00
Is there enough information available to rate the subject's level of impairment in community affairs? If not, please probe further. Community Affairs: Such as going to church, visiting with friends or family, political activities, professional organizations such as bar association, other professional groups, social clubs, service organizations, educational programs.
cdrws_homehobb_1a 1a. What changes have occurred in his/her abilities to perform household chores?
cdrws_homehobb_1b 1b. What can he/she still do well?
cdrws_homehobb_2a 2a. What changes have occurred in his/her abilities to perform hobbies?
cdrws_homehobb_2b 2b. What can he/she still do well?
cdrws_homehobb_3 3. If in nursing home, what can he/she no longer do well (H and H)?
cdrws_homehobb_4 4. Ability to perform household tasks 0, 0 No Loss | 0.5, 0.5 | 1.0, 1.0 Severe Loss
cdrws_homehobb_4a 4a. Please describe:
cdrws_homehobb_5 5. Is he/she able to perform household chores at the level of: 0, 0 No meaningful function. (Performs simple activities, such as making a bed, only with much supervision) | 1, 1 Functions in limited activities only. (With some supervision, washes dishes with acceptable cleanliness; sets table) | 2, 2 Functions independently in some activities. (Operates appliances, such as a vacuum cleaner; prepares simple meals) | 3, 3 Functions in usual activities but not at usual level. | 4, 4 Normal function in usual activities.
cdrws_perscare_00 IMPORTANT: Is there enough information available to rate the subject's level of impairment in HOME & HOBBIES? If not, please probe further.
Homemaking Tasks: Such as cooking, laundry, cleaning, grocery shopping, taking out garbage, yard work, simple care maintenance, and basic home repair. Hobbies: Sewing, painting, handicrafts, reading, entertaining, photography, gardening, going to theater or symphony, woodworking, participation in sports.
cdrws_ability What is your estimate of his/her mental ability in the following areas: A, B, C, D.
*A box-score of 1 can be considered if the subject's personal care is impaired from a previous level, even if they do not receive prompting.
cdrws_perscare_a A. Dressing (Blessed) 0, 0 Unaided | 1, 1 Occasionally misplaced buttons, etc. | 2, 2 Wrong sequence commonly forgotten items | 3, 3 Unable to dress
cdrws_perscare_b B. Washing, grooming 0, 0 Unaided | 1, 1 Needs prompting | 2, 2 Sometimes needs help | 3, 3 Always or nearly always needs help
cdrws_perscare_c C. Eating habits 0, 0 Cleanly; proper utensils | 1, 1 Messily; spoon | 2, 2 Simple solids | 3, 3 Has to be fed completely
cdrws_perscare_d D. Sphincter control (Blessed) 0, 0 Normal complete control | 1, 1 Occasionally wets bed | 2, 2 Frequently wets bed | 3, 3 Doubly incontinent
cdrws_memory
Memory Questions for Subject
cdrws_memo_1 1. Do you have problems with memory or thinking? 1, 1 Yes | 0, 0 No
cdrws_memo_2_00 2. A few moments ago your (spouse, etc.) told me a few recent experiences you had. Will you tell me something about those?
(Prompt for details, if needed such as location of the event, time of day, participants, how long the event was, when it ended and how the subject or other participants got there).
cdrws_memo_2a_wk_10 2a1. Within 1 week
cdrws_memo_2a_wk_10_pts Within 1 week answer is: 1, 1.0 Largely correct | 0.5, 0.5 | 2, 0.0 Largely incorrect
cdrws_memo_2a_wk_05 2a2. Within 1 week 0.5
cdrws_memo_2a_wk_00 2a3. Within 1 week 0.0 - Largely incorrect
cdrws_memo_2b_mon_10 2b1. Within 1 month
cdrws_memo_2b_wk_10_pts_2 Within 1 month answer is: 1, 1.0 Largely correct | 0.5, 0.5 | 2, 0.0 Largely incorrect
cdrws_memo_2b_mon_05 2b2. Within 1 month 0.5
cdrws_memo_2b_mon_00 2b3. Within 1 month 0.0 - Largely incorrect
cdrws_memo_3_00 3. I will give you a name and address to remember for a few minutes. Repeat this name and address after me:
(Repeat until the phrase is correctly repeated or to a maximum of three trials). Elements ÊÊÊÊÊ1ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ2ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ3ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ4ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ5 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊJohnÊÊÊÊÊBrown,ÊÊÊÊÊÊ42ÊÊÊÊÊMarket Street,ÊÊÊÊÊChicago
cdrws_memo_3a 3a. Elements 1, 1 John | 2, 2 Brown, | 3, 3 ÊÊÊ 42 | 4, 4 Market Street, | 5, 5 Chicago
cdrws_memo_3b 3b. Elements 1, 1 John | 2, 2 Brown, | 3, 3 ÊÊÊ 42 | 4, 4 Market Street, | 5, 5 Chicago
cdrws_memo_3c 3c. Elements 1, 1 John | 2, 2 Brown, | 3, 3 ÊÊÊ 42 | 4, 4 Market Street, | 5, 5 Chicago
cdrws_memo_4 4. When were you born?
cdrws_memo_5 5. Where were you born?
cdrws_memo_6a 6a. What was the last school you attended? Name
cdrws_memo_6b 6b. Place
cdrws_memo_6c 6c. Grade
cdrws_memo_7 7. What was your main occupation?
cdrws_memo_80 8. What was your last major job?
cdrws_memo_9 9. When did you (or spouse) retire and why?
cdrws_memo_10 10. Repeat the name and address I asked you to remember: 1, 1 John | 2, 2 Brown, | 3, 3 ÊÊÊ 42 | 4, 4 Market Street, | 5, 5 Chicago
cdrws_orien_00
Orientation Questions for Subject
cdrws_orien_1 1. What is the date today?
cdrws_orien_1a 1a. DATE 1, 1 Correct | 0, 0 Incorrect
cdrws_orien_2 2. What day of the week is it?
cdrws_orien_2a 2a. WEEK 1, 1 Correct | 0, 0 Incorrect
cdrws_orien_3 3. What is the month?
cdrws_orien_3a 3a. MONTH 1, 1 Correct | 0, 0 Incorrect
cdrws_orien_4 4. What is the year?
cdrws_orien_4a 4a. YEAR 1, 1 Correct | 0, 0 Incorrect
cdrws_orien_5 5. What is the name of this place?
cdrws_orien_5a 5a. PLACE 1, 1 Correct | 0, 0 Incorrect
cdrws_orien_6 6. What town or city are we in?
cdrws_orien_6a 6a. CITY 1, 1 Correct | 0, 0 Incorrect
cdrws_orien_7 7. What time is it?
cdrws_orien_7a 7a. TIME 1, 1 Correct | 0, 0 Incorrect
cdrws_orien_8 8. Does the subject know who the informant is?
cdrws_orien_8a 8a. KNOWN INFORMANT 1, 1 Correct | 0, 0 Incorrect
cdrws_judge_00
Judgment and Problem Solving Questions for Subject
cdrws_judge_01
Instructions: If initial response by subject does not merit a grade 0, press the matter to identify the subject's best understanding of the problem. Circle nearest response.
Similarities
Example: "How are a pencil and a pen alike? (writing instruments). How are these things alike?"
cdrws_similiar_00 Similarities: Example: "How are a pencil and pen alike? (writing instruments). How are these things alike?"
cdrws_similar_1 1. turnip......cauliflower 0, 0 vegetables | 1, 1 edible foods, living things, can be cooked, etc. | 2, 2 not pertinent, differences
cdrws_similar_2 2. desk......bookcase 0, 0 furniture, office furniture; both hold books | 1, 1 wooden, legs | 2, 2 not pertinent, differences
cdrws_diff_00
Differences
Example: "What is the difference between sugar and vinegar? (sweet vs. sour). What is the difference between these things?"
cdrws_diff_3 3. lie......mistake 0, 0 one deliberate, one unintentional | 1, 1 one bad the other good - or explains only one | 2, 2 anything else, similarities
cdrws_diff_4 4. river......canal 0, 0 natural - artificial | 2, 2 anything else
cdrws_cal_00
Calculations
cdrws_cal_5 5. How many nickels in a dollar? 1, 1 Correct | 0, 0 Incorrect
cdrws_cal_6 6. How many quarters in $6.75? 1, 1 Correct | 0, 0 Incorrect
cdrws_cal_7 7. Subtract 3 from 20 and keep subtracting 3 from each new number all the way down. 1, 1 Correct | 0, 0 Incorrect
cdrws_judg_00
Judgment
cdrws_judg_8 8. Upon arriving in a strange city, how would you locate a friend that you wished to see? 0, 0 try the telephone book, city directory, Internet search, call a mutual friend | 1, 1 call the police, call operator (usually will not give address) | 2, 2 no clear response
cdrws_judg_9_00 9. Subject's assessment of disability and station in life and understanding of why he/she is present at the examination (may have covered, but rate here):
cdrws_judg_9 9. Subject's assessment 0, 0 Good Insight | 1, 1 Partial Insight | 2, 2 Little Insight
cdrws_rating_00 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
cdrws_rating CDR Score 0, 0 | 0.5, 0.5 | 1, 1 | 2, 2 | 3, 3
cdrws_mem_rating MEMORY 0, 0 None. No memory loss, or slight inconsistent forgetfulness | 0.5, 0.5 Questionable. Consistent slight forgetfulness; partial recollection of events; "benign" forgetfulness | 1, 1 Mild. Moderate memory loss, more marked for recent events; defect interferes with everyday activities | 2, 2 Moderate. Severe memory loss; only highly learned material retained; new material rapidly lost | 3, 3 Severe. Severe memory loss; only fragments remain
cdrws_orien_rating ORIENTATION 0, 0 None. Fully oriented | 0.5, 0.5 Questionable. Fully oriented except for slight difficulty with time relationships | 1, 1 Mild. Moderate difficulty with time relationships; oriented for place at examination; may have geographic disorientation elsewhere | 2, 2 Moderate. Severe difficulty with time relationships; usually disoriented to time, often to place | 3, 3 Severe. Oriented to person
cdrws_judg_rating JUDGMENT 0, 0 None. Solves everyday problems, handles business and financial affairs well; judgment good in relation to past performance | 0.5, 0.5 Questionable. Slight impairment in solving problems, similarities, and differences | 1, 1 Mild. Moderate difficulty in handling problems, similarities, and differences; social judgment usually maintained | 2, 2 Moderate. Severely impaired in handling problems, similarities, and differences; social judgment usually impaired | 3, 3 Severe. Unable to make judgments or solve problems
cdrws_commun_rating COMMUN 0, 0 None. Independent function at usual level in job, shopping, volunteer and social groups | 0.5, 0.5 Questionable. Slight impairment in these activities | 1, 1 Mild. Unable to function independently at these activities, although may still be engaged in some; appears normal to casual inspection | 2, 2 Moderate. No pretense of independent function outside the home; appears well enough to be taken to functions outside the family home | 3, 3 Severe. No pretense of independent function outside the home; appears too ill to be taken to functions outside the family home
cdrws_hh_rating HOMEHOBB 0, 0 None. Life at home, hobbies, and intellectual interests well maintained | 0.5, 0.5 Questionable. Life at home, hobbies, and intellectual interests slightly impaired | 1, 1 Mild. Mild but definite impairment of function at home; more difficult chores abandoned; more com- plicated hobbies and interests abandoned | 2, 2 Moderate. Only simple chores preserved; very restricted interests, poorly maintained | 3, 3 Severe. No significant function in the home
cdr_percare_rating PERSONCARE 0, 0 None. Fully capable of self-care (= 0). | 0.5, 0.5 Questionable | 1, 1 Mild. Needs prompting | 2, 2 Moderate. Requires assistance in dressing, hygiene, keeping of personal effects | 3, 3 Severe. Requires much help with personal care; frequent incontinence