The Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA) 8.1 version, including the memory index score (MoCA-MIS): Italian norms
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.The Italian standardization of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) version 8.1 and MoCA-Memory Index Score (MoCA-MIS) is now available. Age and education significantly predict MoCA performance in healthy adults.
Area Of Science
- Neuropsychology
- Cognitive Assessment
Background
- Standardization of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) version 8.1 in Italy.
- Inclusion of the MoCA-Memory Index Score (MoCA-MIS) for assessing mild cognitive impairment to dementia conversion.
Purpose Of The Study
- To standardize the MoCA (8.1) and MoCA-MIS for the Italian population.
- To identify key predictors of cognitive performance in healthy adults.
Main Methods
- Recruited 668 healthy Italian participants (age 18-99).
- Employed multiple linear regressions to analyze predictors: Age, Education, Biological sex, and Cognitive reserve.
- Developed a spreadsheet for converting raw MoCA scores to adjusted and equivalent scores.
Main Results
- Age and Education were significant predictors of MoCA performance.
- Biological sex showed occasional predictive significance.
- Cognitive reserve did not demonstrate a consistent impact on scores.
- Provided tools for score adjustment and classification.
Conclusions
- The standardized MoCA (8.1) and MoCA-MIS are valuable for neuropsychological screening in Italian-speaking individuals.
- The study provides a reliable method for assessing cognitive function in the Italian population.
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