Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

The MMSE is a clinician-administered tool used to assess cognitive function. It helps in identifying and quantifying the severity of cognitive impairment in individuals.

Overview

The MMSE is used to assess cognitive function.

TARGET POPULATION

Adults

NUMBER OF ITEMS

11

TIME TO COMPLETE

10-15

minutes

FORMAT

Clinician-administered

Scoring and Interpretation

Scoring Method: Each item is scored on a 0-30 scale, with higher scores indicating better cognitive function.

Interpretation: Higher total scores indicate better cognitive function.

Psychometric Properties

Reliability: High inter-rater reliability (Kappa = 0.90)

Validity: Validated through numerous studies correlating MMSE scores with clinical assessments of cognitive impairment.

Clinical Usage

Administration Instructions: Administered by a clinician.

Frequency: Used at initial assessment and periodically to monitor symptoms.

Use Cases: Used in clinical and research settings to assess and monitor cognitive impairment.

Research and References
Folstein, M. F., Folstein, S. E., & McHugh, P. R. (1975). “Mini-mental state”. A practical method for grading the cognitive state of patients for the clinician. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 12(3), 189-198.

Related Assessments

MoCA,

ADAS-Cog

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Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) FAQS

What is the MMSE used for?

The MMSE is used to assess cognitive function.

How is the MMSE scored?

Each item is scored on a 0-30 scale, with higher scores indicating better cognitive function.

Who uses the MMSE?

It is typically administered by clinicians.

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