Journal article
Montreal cognitive assessment and mini-mental state examination are both valid cognitive tools in stroke
TB Cumming, L Churilov, T Linden, J Bernhardt
Acta Neurologica Scandinavica | Published : 2013
DOI: 10.1111/ane.12084
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Abstract
Objective: To determine the validity of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) as screening tools for cognitive impairment after stroke. Materials and methods: Cognitive assessments were administered over 2 sessions (1 week apart) at 3 months post-stroke. Scores on the MoCA and MMSE were evaluated against a diagnosis of cognitive impairment derived from a comprehensive neuropsychological battery (the criterion standard). Results: Sixty patients participated in the study [mean age 72.1 years (SD = 13.9), mean education 10.5 years (SD = 3.9), median acute NIHSS score 5 (IQR 3-7)]. The MoCA yielded lower scores (median = 21, IQR = 17-24; mean = 20...
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Funding Acknowledgements
None of the authors have conflicts to report. This work was supported by research grants from the National Stroke Foundation and Equity Trustees Preston & Loui Geduld Trust Fund. Dr Cumming is funded by a National Heart Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. Dr Linden was supported by grants from the Per-Olof Ahl cerebrovascular research fund and the Vastra Gotaland FoU office. The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health acknowledges the strong support from the Victorian Government and in particular the funding from the Operational Infrastructure Support Grant.