The Validity and Reliability of the Mini-Mental State Examination-2 for Detecting Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease in a Korean Population

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Authors

Min Jae Baek · Seoul National University

Karyeong Kim · Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

Young Ho Park · Seoul National University

SangYun Kim · Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

Abstract

The MMSE-2 is a valid and reliable cognitive screening instrument for assessing cognitive impairment in a Korean population, but its ability to distinguish patients with MCI from those with normal cognitive aging may not be as highly sensitive as expected.

Topics & Keywords

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Frailty in Older Adults Nutritional Studies and Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 11, Issue 9, pp. e0163792-e0163792

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0163792

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