Validation of an Application-Based Cognitive Screening Test for Older Thai Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The cognitive screening usually requires a face-to-face format, which might limit its use in many circumstances. We aimed to develop a new application-based cognitive screening test (ACST) to serve as an accessible and valid tool in the community.

Methods

The ACST was developed by using paired association and digit span tests. This test was administered to 70 cognitively normal participants, 62 participants with MCI, and 64 participants with dementia. The 2nd edition of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE-2) and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) were collected by certified psychologists. The ACST was self-administered by the participants, with a clinician providing instructions for those with dementia or technological limitations. The diagnosis was ma

SUBMITTER: Yangyuensathaporn B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12324794 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature