Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Predicting intellectual level from the Mini-Mental State Examination.

J F Farber1, F A Schmitt, P E Logue

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27514.

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
|June 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) offers a valid IQ prediction for early Alzheimer's patients. This brief cognitive test is a practical alternative when extensive assessments are not feasible.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The Presidential Address and Modern Science: Open Letter to President Becton T. S. M. A.

Daniel's Texas medical journal·2023
Same author

Extraordinary Case of Blood Poisoning.

Daniel's Texas medical journal·2023
Same author

Phenomenal Case of Hysteria.

Daniel's Texas medical journal·2023
Same author

Another Case of Maggots in the Nasal Cavity.

Daniel's Texas medical journal·2023
Same author

A Novel Theory in Regard to an Additional Function of the Liver.

Daniel's Texas medical journal·2023
Same author

A Case of Septic Poisoning from Bed Sores.

Daniel's Texas medical journal·2023

Area of Science:

  • Neuropsychology
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Cognitive Assessment

Background:

  • Alzheimer's disease (AD) significantly impacts cognitive function, particularly intellectual abilities.
  • Accurate assessment of intellectual functioning is crucial for diagnosing and managing AD.
  • Extensive neuropsychological testing can be challenging in early-stage AD patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) as a predictor of full-scale IQ in early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
  • To determine the validity and reliability of the MMSE for estimating intellectual functioning when comprehensive testing is impractical.

Main Methods:

  • Administered the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised (WAIS-R) to 105 patients with early-stage Alzheimer's disease.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Calculated the correlation between MMSE scores and WAIS-R full-scale IQ.
  • Developed a prediction formula and table based on the observed relationship.

    • Main Results:

    • A strong positive correlation (0.83) was found between MMSE scores and WAIS-R full-scale IQ.
    • The MMSE demonstrated potential as a reliable measure of overall intellectual functioning in this population.
    • Findings support previous observations of MMSE decline correlating with WAIS Performance IQ reduction in demented patients.

    Conclusions:

    • The MMSE can serve as a practical and valid proxy for estimating IQ in early Alzheimer's disease patients.
    • This short cognitive assessment is valuable when more extensive testing is clinically inappropriate or unfeasible.
    • The MMSE provides a reasonably valid and reliable prediction of IQ scores in situations requiring a brief mental status examination.