Cognition, dementia and delirium
Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS)
Score interpretation for Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS)
Reference information · Score-entry tool
- Last content update
- 2026-10-26
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- Score-entry tool
| Field | Instrument context |
|---|---|
| Version | RUDAS; six-task cognitive screen |
| Respondent | Assessor |
| Purpose | Score interpretation for Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) |
Clinician score entry
A trained assessor administers the exact tasks and scores them using the official guide. Enter the completed total.
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Administration
A trained assessor administers the exact tasks and scores them using the official guide. Enter the completed total.
Scoring method
The task-specific points sum to 0–30.
Interpretation & limitations
- The official guide recommends further assessment for scores of 22 or less. This is a screening flag, not a diagnosis of dementia.
- Account for language, sensory/motor limitations, acute illness and the functional history.
- No test stimuli, model answers or substitute tasks are included in this score-entry tool.