The Mini‐Mental State Examination: A Comprehensive Review

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Abstract

In general, the MMSE fulfilled its original goal of providing a brief screening test that quantitatively assesses the severity of cognitive impairment and documents cognitive changes occurring over time. The MMSE should not, by itself, be used as a diagnostic tool to identify dementia. Suggestions for the clinical use of the MMSE are made.

Topics & Keywords

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Health disparities and outcomes Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Volume 40, Issue 9, pp. 922-935

DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1992.tb01992.x

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