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Fig. 2

From: Direct and indirect risk associated with the use of dietary supplements among persons with dementia in a Norwegian memory clinic

Fig. 2

Assistance with administration of dietary supplements and prescription drugs related to function. Abbrevation: DS, dietary supplements; PD, prescription drugs; ADL, activities of daily living; MMSE-NR, Mini Mental State Examination-Norwegian Revision; RDRS-2, Rapid Disability Rating Scale-2; SD, standard deviation. Two persons with dementia, who used only vitamin B12 injection, were not included in the 145 persons that used PD, as they were not dependent of daily assistance. Note that Fig. 2 demonstrate descriptive data. The RDRS-2 scale range from 21 to 84, where a score of 21 points indicates normal function in activities of daily living and a score of 84 points indicate complete dysfunctionality. The MSEE-NR scale range from zero to 30, where 30 points indicate normal cognitive function

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