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September 1, 1992Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

The Mini‐Mental State Examination: A Comprehensive Review

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TTTom N. TombaughNMNancy J. McIntyre

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Overview

Comprehensive review demonstrates the Mini-Mental State Examination tracks cognitive impairment severity, highlighting that it cannot serve as a standalone diagnostic tool for dementia.

Key Points

  • To review the clinical utility, screening efficacy, and diagnostic limitations of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).
  • Conducted a comprehensive literature review assessing the MMSE's performance across diverse clinical settings.
  • Evaluated the instrument's capacity to quantify cognitive impairment severity, track progression over time, and diagnose dementia.
  • The MMSE effectively fulfills its original objective as a rapid screening instrument that quantitatively measures cognitive impairment severity and monitors changes over time.
  • The MMSE lacks sufficient specificity and diagnostic scope to be used as a standalone tool for diagnosing dementia.
  • Clinical guidelines recommend pairing the examination with comprehensive clinical evaluations and tailored diagnostic assessments.

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Tombaugh et al. (1992) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d32fbdf4e36aebd11da7b8https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-5415.1992.tb01992.x
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