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JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY AND NEUROLOGY
卷 23, 期 3, 页码 151-157出版社
SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
DOI: 10.1177/0891988710363714
关键词
Mini-Mental State Examination; MMSE; aging; dementia; cognitive screening
The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is arguably the best-known cognitive screen in the world. Originally designed to assess cognitive impairment in elderly populations, it has become one of the first steps toward a dementia diagnosis. Routinely used in the clinic and in research internationally, the MMSE, despite its flaws, has managed to retain its popularity for more than 30 years. This review explores when and how the test is used, lists its advantages and disadvantages, and ultimately questions its value. The specific issue that is addressed here is whether the test has outlived its original purpose. The conclusion is that although the MMSE may be a useful tool in many circumstances where a cognitive screen is required, practitioners should be wary of using MMSE total scores as a shortcut toward a dementia diagnosis.
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