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Validation of the Mini-Mental State Examination.

A M Horton1, S Alana

  • 1Baltimore Veterans Administration Medical Center, Maryland 21218.

The International Journal of Neuroscience
|August 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMS) shows concurrent neuropsychological validity, correlating most strongly with expressive language, arithmetic, writing, motor, and tactile functions measured by the Luria-Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery (LNNB).

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Area of Science:

  • Neuropsychology
  • Cognitive Assessment

Background:

  • The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMS) is a widely used screening tool for cognitive impairment.
  • Assessing the concurrent validity of the MMS against comprehensive neuropsychological measures is crucial for understanding its diagnostic utility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the concurrent neuropsychological validity of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMS).
  • To determine the extent to which MMS scores correlate with specific functional scales of the Luria-Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery (LNNB).

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 20 patients underwent assessment using both the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMS) and the Luria-Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery (LNNB).
  • Correlational analyses were performed to compare scores between the two instruments.

Main Results:

  • The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMS) demonstrated the highest correlations with the Luria-Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery (LNNB) expressive language, arithmetic, writing, motor, and tactile scales.
  • These findings suggest specific areas of cognitive function where the MMS aligns well with more detailed neuropsychological evaluations.

Conclusions:

  • The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMS) possesses concurrent neuropsychological validity, particularly in assessing expressive language, arithmetic, writing, motor, and tactile abilities.
  • The Luria-Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery (LNNB) provides a detailed profile that complements the broader screening provided by the MMS.

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