The validity and reliability test of the mini-mental state pediatric examination (MMSPE) as a screening instrument for cognitive function in Indonesian-speaking children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive function is one of the important aspects in the period of a child's development. Cognitive dysfunction can be a risk factor of neuropsychological development disorders. The Mini-Mental State Pediatric Examination (MMSPE) is one of the instruments for early detection of cognitive dysfunction in children. The adaptation of MMSPE into Bahasa Indonesia version is currently not available. There are no cognitive function screening instruments that assess higher functions or executive functions as tested in MMSPE.  OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to adapt the MMSPE into Indonesia version and prove the validity and reliability of the instrument.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study that recruited 90 children aged 6-14 years who attended elementary and junior hig

SUBMITTER: Handryastuti RAS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12560419 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature