Swedish Normative Data for Mindmore: A Comprehensive Cognitive Screening Battery, Both Digital and Self-Administrated

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Psychology
• Gerontology

Background:

• Cognitive impairment is a significant factor in mental disorders.
• Objective cognitive assessment in primary care is crucial for timely and personalized patient care.
• The Mindmore self-administrative cognitive screening battery was developed to address this need.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish normative data for the Mindmore cognitive screening battery within the Swedish population.
• To provide a basis for accurate interpretation of cognitive test results in clinical settings.

Main Methods:

• 720 healthy Swedish adults (aged 17-93) completed the 14-test Mindmore battery.
• Normative data were established using regression-based models for 42 measures.
• Analysis investigated effects of age, education, and sex on cognitive performance.

Main Results:

• Cognitive test results were primarily influenced by age, followed by education and sex.
• Most tests showed age-related decline or a U-shaped association with age.
• Education generally benefited cognitive performance, with some tests showing interaction effects with age.

Conclusions:

• The study provides validated normative models for a digital, self-administered cognitive screening tool.
• These models facilitate more precise interpretation of cognitive function, supporting improved clinical decision-making.
• The Mindmore battery has the potential to enhance care for individuals experiencing cognitive impairment.