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The Mini-mental state examination is a tool used to measure cognitive impairment in older adults. According to Folstein et al, it can be used to screen for cognitive impairment, to estimate the severity of cognitive impairment at a given point in time, to follow the course of cognitive changes in an individual over time, and to document an individual’s response to treatment.<ref>Folstein MF, Folstein SE, McHugh PR "Mini-mental state". A practical method for grading the cognitive state of patients for the clinician. J Psychiatr Res. 1975 Nov; 12(3):189-98.</ref> It assesses different subset of cognitive status including comprehension, reading, writing, orientation, and drawing abilities. | The Mini-mental state examination is a tool used to measure cognitive impairment in older adults. According to Folstein et al, it can be used to screen for cognitive impairment, to estimate the severity of cognitive impairment at a given point in time, to follow the course of cognitive changes in an individual over time, and to document an individual’s response to treatment.<ref>Folstein MF, Folstein SE, McHugh PR "Mini-mental state". A practical method for grading the cognitive state of patients for the clinician. J Psychiatr Res. 1975 Nov; 12(3):189-98.</ref> It assesses different subset of cognitive status including comprehension, reading, writing, orientation, and drawing abilities. | ||
== | == Uses == | ||
== Interpretation of Scores == | == Scoring and Interpretation of Scores == | ||
The Mini-mental state examination is scored on a scale of 0-30 with scores > 25 interpreted as normal cognitive status. | |||
* Severe cognitive impairment: 0-17 | * Severe cognitive impairment: 0-17 | ||
* Mild to Moderate cognitive impairment: 18-23 | * Mild to Moderate cognitive impairment: 18-23 | ||
* No cognitive impairment: 24-30 | * No cognitive impairment: 24-30 | ||
== Validity == | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Description[edit | edit source]
The Mini-mental state examination is a tool used to measure cognitive impairment in older adults. According to Folstein et al, it can be used to screen for cognitive impairment, to estimate the severity of cognitive impairment at a given point in time, to follow the course of cognitive changes in an individual over time, and to document an individual’s response to treatment.[1] It assesses different subset of cognitive status including comprehension, reading, writing, orientation, and drawing abilities.
Uses[edit | edit source]
Scoring and Interpretation of Scores[edit | edit source]
The Mini-mental state examination is scored on a scale of 0-30 with scores > 25 interpreted as normal cognitive status.
- Severe cognitive impairment: 0-17
- Mild to Moderate cognitive impairment: 18-23
- No cognitive impairment: 24-30
Validity[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Folstein MF, Folstein SE, McHugh PR "Mini-mental state". A practical method for grading the cognitive state of patients for the clinician. J Psychiatr Res. 1975 Nov; 12(3):189-98.
