Examining the validity of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and its domains using network analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is the most widely used standardised screener for impairments across a range of cognitive domains. However, the degree to which its domains (orientation, registration, attention, recall, language, and visuospatial) capture cognitive functioning measured using standardised neuropsychological tests is unclear.

Method

A longitudinal research design with four biannual assessments over a 6-year period was used with an initial sample of 1037 older adults (aged above 70 years). Participants completed MMSE and neuropsychological tests at each assessment. Network analysis was utilised to investigate unique associations among the MMSE and its domains and neuropsychological test performance at each time point.

Results

The total

SUBMITTER: Truong QC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11577997 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature