Reliability and validity of the mini-mental state exam in neurologically intact elderly

Abstract

Reliability and validity of MMSE were explored in a sample of 122 healthy, community‐residing elderly volunteers between the ages of 57 and 85, who were tested with a battery of neuropsychological tests over three annual probes. Test‐retest reliability ranged between .45 and 50 over a 1‐year interval and was .38 over a 2‐year period. Change on the MMSE of more than 5 points over a 2‐year period was associated with a neurological disorder. Significant correlations were found with many neuropsychological measures, especially with a measure of verbal learning.

Measuring cognitive change in older adults: reliable change indices for the Mini-Mental State Examination

“…Non-population based MMSE change scores have been published 17 18. One study included individuals with progression to dementia and found “that changes of 3–5 points might be associated with change in affective state and psychological conditions at the time of testing” 17.…”

Processing Speed in the Aging Process: Screening Criteria for the Spanish Quick Test of Cognitive Speed

“…Because the MMSE was developed as a screen, a low score (less than 24/30) indicates both the possibility of cognitive impairment and the need for further evaluation. Test-retest reliability in neurologically healthy adults ranged between .45 and .50 over a one-year interval and .38 over a two-year period ( Mitrushina & Satz, 1991 ).…”

COPD And Cognitive Impairment: The Role Of Hypoxemia And Oxygen Therapy

“…32 It evaluates most of the main domains of cognitive status and has been extensively validated. [31][32][33][34][35][36] We used the recommended cut-point score of ,24 points out of the total possible 30 points to indicate cognitive impairment. 37 …”