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The Mini Mental State in those with developmental disabilities.

B A Myers

    The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
    |February 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    The Mini Mental State Examination (MMS) effectively screens for cognitive disorders in psychiatric patients. However, it is not a reliable tool for diagnosing intellectual disability, as individuals with intellectual disability can achieve adequate scores.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Neurology
    • Psychometrics

    Background:

    • The Mini Mental State Examination (MMS) is widely used for cognitive screening.
    • Accurate interpretation of MMS scores is crucial for diagnosing various neurological and psychiatric conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the utility of the MMS in detecting cognitive disorders among psychiatric patients.
    • To determine the limitations of the MMS in screening for intellectual disability.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of MMS scores in relation to psychiatric diagnoses and developmental status.
    • Comparison of MMS performance in patients with and without cognitive or developmental impairments.

    Main Results:

    • An MMS score below 24 suggests delirium, dementia, or affective disorders in patients without developmental disabilities.

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  • Mildly intellectually disabled or learning-disabled individuals may score above 24 but can still show impairment.
  • An MMS score below 24 without psychiatric disorder typically indicates moderate intellectual disability (IQ < 55) or severe reading disability (IQ < 70).

    • Conclusions:

    • The MMS is a valuable screening tool for cognitive disorders in psychiatric populations.
    • The MMS is not a suitable screening test for intellectual disability due to potential for adequate performance by affected individuals.