The BCAT® Research Center is a multidisciplinary group of researchers and clinicians dedicated to the study and treatment of memory disorders.
The BCAT® Research Center efforts are primarily focused on the development of assessment tools and treatment interventions that better equip healthcare professionals, patients, and their families in coping with memory loss and dementia.
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Core Peer Reviewed Publications
Mansbach, W. E., Mace, R. A., Tanner, M. A., Schindler, F (2021). The Columbia Behavior Scale for Dementia (CBS-8): Validity and Reliability of a Rapidly Administered New Instrument for Dementia-Related Behaviors in Long-Term Care Settings. Research in Gerontological Nursing. View Abstract
Mansbach, W. E., Mace R. A., Tanner M. A. (2021). A New Tool for Detecting COVID-19 Psychological Burden Among Post-Acute and Long-term Care Residents (Mood-5 Scale): Observational Study. JMIR Aging. »View Abstract
Mansbach, W. E., Mace, R. A., Tanner, M. A., Simmons, S. (2020). A Path to Early Diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: Validity and Reliability of the myMemCheck® Self-Administered Screening Tool. Family Practice. »View Abstract
Mansbach, W. E., Mace, R. A., Tanner, M. A., Knoepfel, E., Maxwell, R., & Chew, F. (2020). Integrating working memory exercises with nursing home rehabilitation to achieve “better, faster” functional outcomes. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 36(1), 60-68. 10.1097/TGR.0000000000000256 »View Abstract
Mace, R. A., & Mansbach, W. E. (2019). Disparities in Dementia Occurrence and Rate of Cognitive Decline Between African American and White Long-Term Care Residents. Research in Gerontological Nursing. »View Abstract
Mansbach, W. E., & Mace, R. A. (2018). Predicting functional dependence in mild cognitive impairment: differential contributions of memory and executive functions. The Gerontologist. doi: 10.1093/geront/gny097 »View Abstract
Mansbach, W. E., & Mace, R. A., Tanner, M., & Schindler, F. (2018). Verbal Test of Practical Judgment (VPJ): A new test of judgment that predicts functional skills for older adults. Aging and Mental Health. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2018.1450838 »View Abstract
Mace, R. A., & Mansbach, W. E. (2018). Validity of Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool Modifications for Older Adults with Visual and Motor Limitations. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, 40(7), 715–721. doi: 10.1080/13803395.2017.1423041. »View Abstract
Mansbach, W. E., & Mace, R. A. (2018). The Brief Cognitive Impairment Scale (BCIS): Preliminary investigation of a severe-stage dementia test emphasizing cognitive processing and interpersonal tolerance. Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition, 25(1), 33-48. 1–16. »View Abstract
Mansbach, W. E., Mace, R. A., & Clark, K. M. (2017). The efficacy of a computer-assisted rehabilitation program for patients with mild cognitive deficits: A pilot study. Experimental Aging Research, 43(1), 94-104. doi: 10.1080/13825585.2016.1143443 »View Abstract
Mansbach, W. E., Mace. R. A., Clark, K. M., & Firth, I. M. (2017). A comparison of cognitive functioning in long-term and short stay nursing home residents. Ageing & Society, 37(1), 1–13. doi: 10.1017/S104468X15000926 »View Abstract
Mansbach, W. E., Mace, R. A., Clark, K. M., Firth, I. M., & Breeden, J. K. (2016). Predicting Off-Label Antipsychotic Medication Use in a Randomly Selected Nursing Home Sample Based on Resident and Facility Characteristics. Research in Gerontological Nursing, 9(6), 257-266. doi: 10.3928/19404921-20160920-03 »View Abstract
Mansbach, W. E., Mace, R. A., Clark, K. M., & Firth, I. M. (2016). Meaningful activity for long-term care residents with dementia: A comparison of activities and raters. The Gerontologist, 57(3), 461–468. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnv694 »View Abstract
Mansbach, W. E., & Mace, R. A. (2016). A comparison of the diagnostic accuracy of the AD8 and BCAT-SF in identifying dementia and mild cognitive impairment in long-term care residents. Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition, 23(5),609-624. doi: 10.1080/13825585.2016.1143443 »View Abstract
Mace, R. A.,Mansbach, W. E., & Clark, K. M. (2016). Rapid Cognitive Assessment of Nursing Home Residents: A Psychometric Comparison of Two Brief Instruments. Research in Gerontological Nursing, 9(1), 35-44. doi: 10.3928/19404921-20150522-05 »View Abstract
Mansbach, W. E., Mace, R. A., & Clark, K. M. (2015). Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) in long-term care patients: subtype classification and occurrence. Aging and Mental Health, 20(3), 271–276. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2014.1003283 »View Abstract
Mansbach, W. E., Mace, R. A., & Clark, K. M. (2015). The Brief Anxiety and Depression Scale (BADS): a new instrument for detecting anxiety and depression in long-term care residents. International Psychogeriatrics, 27(4), 673-681. doi: 10.1017/S1041610214002397 »View Abstract
Mansbach, W. E., Mace, R. A., & Clark, K. M (2015). Preliminary investigation of the psychometric properties of the Korean version of the Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool – Short Form (BCAT-SF) for Korean-American nursing home residents. Research in Gerontological Nursing, 8(1), 50-56. doi: 10.3928/19404921-20141110-02 »View Abstract
MacDougall, E. E., Mansbach, W. E., Mace, R. A., & Clark, K. M. (2015). The Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool (BCAT): Cross-validation in a Community Dwelling Older Adult Sample. International Psychogeriatrics, 27(2), 243-250. doi: 10.1017/S1041610214001458 »View Abstract
Mansbach, W. E., Mace, R. A., & Clark, K. M. (2014). Story Recall and Word List: Differential and Combined Utilities in Predicting Cognitive Diagnosis Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, 36(6), 596-576. doi: 10.1080/13803395.2014.916656 »View Abstract
Mansbach, W. E., Mace, R. A., & Clark, K. M. (2014). Differentiating Levels of Cognitive Functioning: A Comparison of the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) and the Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool (BCAT) in a Nursing Home Sample. Aging and Mental Health, 18(7), 921-928. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2014.899971 »View Abstract
Mansbach, W. E., MacDougall, E. E., Clark, K. M., & Mace, R. A. (2014). Preliminary Investigation of the Kitchen Picture Test (KPT): A New Screening Test of Practical Judgment for Older Adults. Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition, 21(6), 674-692. doi: 10.1080/13825585.2013.865698 »View Abstract
MacDougall, E. E., & Mansbach, W. E. (2013). The Judgment test of the Neuropsychological Assessment Battery (NAB): Psychometric considerations in an assisted living sample. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 27(5). 829-839. doi: 10.1080/13854046.2013.786759. »View Abstract
Mansbach, W.E. & MacDougall, E.E. (2012). Development and validation of the short form of the Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool (BCAT-SF). Aging and Mental Health, 16(8), 1065-1071. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2012.702729. »View Abstract
Mansbach, W. E., MacDougall, E. E., & Rosenzweig, A. S. (2012). The Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool (BCAT): A new test emphasizing contextual memory, executive functions, attentional capacity, and the prediction of instrumental activities of daily living. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, 34(2),183-194. doi:10.1080/13803395.2011.630649. »View Abstract
Additional Evidence-based Information
Mace, R. A., & Mansbach, W. E. (2018, November). “How can I help you?” Identifying Specific Functional Needs in Mild Cognitive Impairment.Poster presented at the a Gerontological Society of America annual meeting, Boston, MA.
Mansbach, W. E., & Mace, R. A., & Tanner, M. (2018, July). Risk stratification and cognitive screening: preparing for Alzheimer’s disease-modifying medications. Oral presentation at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference annual meeting, Chicago, IL.
Mace, R. A., Clark, K. M., Mansbach, W. E., & Firth, I. M. (2015, July).Optimizing Dementia Care through Improved Assessment Practice: Training Nursing Home Staffs to Proficiently Administer the Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool (BCAT).Findings presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference annual meeting, Washington, DC. »View Abstract
Mace, R. A., Clark, K. M., Mansbach, W. E., & Firth, I. M. (2015, July).Enhancing Person-Centered Care by Comparing Cognitive Functioning in Long-term and Short Stay Nursing Home Residents.Findings presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference annual meeting, Washington, DC. »View Abstract
Mace, R. A., & Mansbach, W. E. (2015, July).The Efficacy of a Computer-Assisted Cognitive Rehabilitation Program for Patients with Mild Cognitive Deficits: A Pilot Study.Findings presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference annual meeting, Washington, DC. »View Abstract
Mace, R. A., Clark, K. M., Mansbach, W. E., Firth, I. E., & Breeden, J. K. (2014, November). Cognitive Assessment and Off-label Use of Antipsychotics: Identifying Vulnerable Nursing Home Residents. Findings presented at the Gerontological Society of America annual meeting, Washington, DC. »View Abstract
Mansbach, W. E., Mace, R. A., & Clark, K. M. (2013, November). The BCIS: A New Test for Assessing Severe Cognitive Deficits. Presented at the Gerontological Society of America annual meeting, New Orleans, LA »View Abstract
Mansbach, W. E., Mace, R. A., & Clark, K. M. (2013, November). The WIPE Depression Scale: Development and Utility in LTC.Poster session presented at the Gerontological Society of America annual meeting, New Orleans, LA.
Mansbach, W. E., MacDougall, E. E., Clark, K. & Mace, R. A. (2013, July). Preliminary Investigation of the Kitchen Picture Test (KPT): A New Screening Test of Practical Judgment for Older Adults. Presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference annual meeting, Boston, MA.
MacDougall, E. E. & Mansbach, W. E. (2011, November). The Psychometric Properties of the NAB – Judgment Subtest. Presented at the Gerontological Society of America annual meeting, Boston, MA. »View Abstract
Mansbach, W. E. & MacDougall, E. E. (2011, November). The Oral Trail Making Test as a Predictor of Dementia & IADLs. Presented at the Gerontological Society of America annual meeting, Boston, MA.
Mansbach, W. E., MacDougall, E. E., & Rosenzweig, A. S. (2011, November). The BCAT: A New Cognitive Test Emphasizing Contextual Memory and Executive Functions. Presented at the Gerontological Society of America annual meeting, Boston, MA. »View Abstract