Let’s cut it short: Italian standardization of the MMSPE (Mini-Mental State Pediatric Examination), a brief cognitive screening tool for school-age children

Scarpa, Pina; Toraldo, Alessio; Peviani, Valeria; Bottini, Gabriella

doi:10.1007/s10072-016-2743-2

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“…Rubial-Alvarez et al [30] found a stronger correlation with chronologic age (r s = 0.8, P< 0.001) and mental age (r s = 0.76, P< 0.001) in healthy children aged between 4 and 12 years, but they did not evaluate boys with DMD [30]. Some authors used a modified MMSE version, instead of the original one for healthy children, and therefore their results should not be compared with our data [27,28,31,32].…”

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The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) as a Cognitive Screening Tool in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a lethal X-linked recessive neuromuscular disorder, is caused by mutations in the gene encoding the dystrophin protein. Besides muscle weakness, static cogni-Purpose: Given that intellectual disability affects 15% to 63% of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), it is relevant to evaluate if the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is a reliable test for screening in these cognitively impaired boys. Methods: A descriptive study of 74 DMD boys was performed. Age, years of schooling, genotype, and performance in the MMSE and Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)-IV were verified. Results: Sixty-seven patients, with a mean of age 12.1±3 years were enrolled. Verbal comprehension (76.9±13.9) and working memory (71.2±16.7) indexes showed the highest impairment. Correlation between the MMSE (20.3±6.1) and WISC-IV (74.4±15.6) was moderate (r=0.556). Conclusion: The MMSE is a good cognitive screening test for DMD patients of 9 years and older, particularly in countries where the public health system does not provide expensive neuropsychological batteries, and has 78% accuracy and 82% sensitivity for scores ≤21. Subtests of the MMSE with better discriminatory power (for orientation, attention, and calculation) can help educators, teachers, and families to develop simple activities or academic games that enhance such mental skills.

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“…The Brazilian researchers evaluated 103 children (6 to 9 years) with learning disabilities. The Italian study has been shaped MMSE in three different versions according to school class in children aged 6 to 13 [31,32]. Original MMSE or modified versions of MMSE has not been explored in other specific neurological diseases in childhood.…”

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“…MMC can be applied in the age group from 3 to 14 years old. The MMC application lasts from 5 to 7 min and has been used in several countries, including Brazil (Viegas et al 2021 ; Jain and Passi 2005 ; Moura et al 2017 ; Shoji et al 2002 ; Rubial-Álvarez et al 2007 ; Scarpa et al 2017 ; Peviani et al 2020 ). Cognitive function was assessed according to the total score.…”

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Environmental opportunities facilitating cognitive development in preschoolers: development of a multicriteria index

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Access to environmental opportunities can favor children’s learning and cognitive development. The objectives is to construct an index that synthesizes environmental learning opportunities for preschoolers considering the home environment and verify whether the index can predict preschoolers’ cognitive development. A quantitative, cross-sectional, exploratory study was conducted with 51 preschoolers using a multi-attribute utility theory (MAUT). The criteria used for drawing up the index were supported by the literature and subdivided in Group A “Resources from the house” extracted from HOME Inventory including: (1) to have three or more puzzles; (2) have at least ten children’s books; (3) be encouraged to learn the alphabet; (4) take the family out at least every 2 weeks. Group B “Screens” (5) caution with using television; (6) total screen time in day/minutes. Group C “Parental Schooling” (7) maternal and paternal education. Pearson correlation analyses and univariate linear regression were performed to verify the relationship between the established index with cognitive test results. The index correlated with the total score of the mini-mental state exam (MMC) and verbal fluency test (VF) in the category of total word production and word production without errors. Multicriteria index explained 18% of the VF (total word production), 19% of the VF (total production of words without errors) and 17% of the MMC. The present multicriteria index has potential application as it synthesizes the preschooler’s environmental learning opportunities and predicts domains of child cognitive development.

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“…MMC can be applied to individuals from 3 to 14 years old. MMC application lasts from five to seven minutes and has been used in several countries, including Brazil (Shoji et al, 2002;Jain & Passi, 2005;Rubial-Alvarez et al, 2007;Moura et al, 2017;Scarpa et al, 2017;Peviani et al, 2020;Viegas et al, 2021). The evaluation of each child was performed in a reserved room within the school.…”

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Factors Associated with Motor Competence in Preschoolers from a Brazilian Urban Area

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Viegas

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Background Preschool is a crucial period for developing motor skills. Objective This study evaluated factors associated with motor competence in preschoolers from a Brazilian urban area. Methods A total of 211 preschoolers (51.2% girls and 48.8% boys) were evaluated. Body mass index was calculated; the Brazilian Economic Research Criterion, the Mini-Mental Scale (MMC) and the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale®, Revised (ECERS-R™) were applied; the Habitual Physical Activity time was recorded; the Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD-2) was performed. Univariate analysis was performed using simple linear regression for the independent variables, considering the motor test subscales as dependent variables. Variables with p < 0.20 in the univariate analysis were considered for the multiple linear regression model and were entered into the stepwise method. Results The independent variables remaining in the Standard Score Locomotor model were BMI, presence of park at school, and MMC (R 2 = 0.16). The independent variables remaining in the Standard Object Control score were MMC and gender (R 2 = 0.03). The variables associated with the highest scores of Gross Motor Quotient were MMC, body mass index, and presence of a park at school, respectively (R 2 = 0.11). Conclusion Male eutrophic preschoolers who are physically active and attend schools with parks or courtyards in a Brazilian urban area have the highest scores for global cognitive function and motor competence.

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Let’s cut it short: Italian standardization of the MMSPE (Mini-Mental State Pediatric Examination), a brief cognitive screening tool for school-age children

Cited by 10 publications

References 18 publications

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) as a Cognitive Screening Tool in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) as a Cognitive Screening Tool in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Environmental opportunities facilitating cognitive development in preschoolers: development of a multicriteria index

Factors Associated with Motor Competence in Preschoolers from a Brazilian Urban Area

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