The minimental state examination mmse or folstein test is a brief 30point questionnaire test that is used to screen for cognitive impairment. The saint louis university mental status slums examination for detecting mild cognitive impairment and dementia is more sensitive than the minimental status examination mmse a pilot study. Minimental state examination rehabmeasures database. The minimental state examination mmse was first published in 1975 by m. Before the questionnaire is administered, try to get the person to sit down facing you. The above mini mental test score is based on the format taught to oxford university medical students 2.
This factsheet looks at how the mmse is used and provides information about the test so that the person taking it knows what to expect. Score one point for each part of the command correctly executed. The modified minimental state examination 7 excerpt from ian mcdowell, measuring health. It is also used to estimate the severity and progression of cognitive impairment and to follow the course of cognitive. The modified mini mental state mmms, or 3ms test extends the scope of the mini mental state examination mmse. Give the patient a piece of blank paper and say, take this paper in your right hand, fold it in half, and put it on the floor. The minimental state mms examination is a widely used screening test for dementia. The above minimental test score is based on the format taught to oxford university medical students 2. The modified minimental state mmms, or 3ms test extends the scope of the minimental state examination mmse.
The test has a maximum score of 28 points from 14 items that are each scored from 02. The mini mental state examination mmse was first published in 1975 by m. The mini mental state exam mmse is a widely used test of cognitive function among the elderly. Galasko et al 1990 developed a shorter version of the test modified mmse that is as sensitive as the. Before the questionnaire is administered, try to get the. Originally, its chief intended use was to aid differential diagnosis in psychiatric hospital settings.
Differences in use of abbreviated mental test score by geriatricians and psychiatrists. Mini mental teszt tamas kata pszichologus weboldala. It is also used to estimate the severity and progression of cognitive impairment and to. The minimental state exam mmse is a brief test of cognitive impairment used widely to screen for dementia. The current version of the mmse mmse2 is owned by psychological assessment resources par a possible score of 30 is used to provide a picture of an. Points 5 3 no points 1 3 2 2 6 30 copy cube velvet 1 st trial 2nd trial subject has to repeat them in the forward order subject has to repeat them in the backward order. The mini mental state examination mmse is a commonly used set of questions for screening cognitive function. Minimental state examination mmse free printable, downloadable, pdf version the mmse is a 30point test advantages relatively quick and easy to perform requires no additional equipment can provide a method of monitoring deterioration over time disadvantages biased against people with poor education due to elements of language and mathematical testing bias against visually impaired. Parkinsons toolkit instructions for administration and scoring of the mmse. This examination is not suitable for making a diagnosis but can be used to indicate the presence of cognitive impairment, such as in a person with suspected dementia or following a head injury. Minimental status examination the minimental status examination offers a quick and simple way to quantify cognitive function and screen for cognitive loss. Reliability of a standardized minimental state examination compared with the traditional mini mental state examination. Minimental state examination mmse heart and stroke foundation.
The mini mental state mms is a brief screening test for dementia with demonstrated reliability and validity. Mar 05, 2015 the clock drawing test versus minimental status examination as a screening tool for dementia. Please see accompanying guidelines for administration and scoring instructions. These modifications are designed to sample a broader variety of cognitive functions, cover a wider range of. The minimental state examination has been found to be a quick and valuable test for simple bedside screening, and for serial assessment of cognitive function in a. The score for world reversal is 17 per cent of smmse score 5 of 30 points. I am going to say three words that i want you to repeat back to me now and try to remember. The mini mental parkinson mmp is a test built to overcome the limits of the mini mental state examination mmse in the shorttime screening of cognitive. Reliability of a standardized minimental state examination compared with the traditional minimental state examination. It can be used by clinicians to help diagnose dementia and to help assess its progression and severity. The minimental state examination mmse or folstein test is a 30point questionnaire that is used extensively in clinical and research settings to measure cognitive impairment.
The mini mental state examination has been found to be a quick and valuable test for simple bedside screening, and for serial assessment of cognitive function in a population of 126 neurological. The minimental status examination offers a quick and simple way to quantify cognitive function and screen for cognitive loss. Standardized minimental state examination smmse 822221 nov 2911 page 1 of 4 directions for administration of the ssmse. It is commonly used in medicine and allied health to screen for dementia. Cognitive impairment recognition, diagnosis and management in primary care. Score one point for each correct response within each question or activity. A practical method for grading the cognitive state of patients for the clinician. The validity of using the mini mental state examination in nice dementia guidelines. A comparison of scoring protocols on the clock drawing test in relation to ease of use, diagnostic group, and correlations with minimental state. Minimental state examination mmse oxford medical education. Standardised minimental state examination smmse ihpa. Pdf mini mental state examination mmse monica salazar. Three word recall scoring look directly at person and say, please listen carefully. The mini mental state examination mmse or folstein test is a 30point questionnaire that is used extensively in clinical and research settings to measure cognitive impairment.
Population or f testing though the test was designed with elderly individuals in mind, it has been validated on a variety of adult patient populations, including those presenting with depressed. Recently, it has also been adopted by an increasing number of investiga. The stated minimental test varies from the original by questioning about month when the original minimental test asked about. The mini mental state examination mmse is a tool that can be used to systematically and thoroughly assess mental status. A mini mental teszt minimental state examination, mmse egy 30 pontos, gyorsan felveheto kognitiv teszt, amit fokent a demenciak azonositasara, es sulyossagi fokanak megitelesere hasznalnak az orvosi, klinikai pszichologusi es neuropszichologusi gyakorlatban. The clock drawing test versus minimental status examination as a screening tool for dementia.
This questionnire should not be modified or reproduced without the written consent of dr. The mini mental parkinson mmp is a test built to overcome the limits of the mini mental state examination mmse in the shorttime screening of cognitive disorders in individuals with parkinson. Mini mental state examination oxford medical education. Abbreviated mental test score british geriatrics society. Differentiate aging and dementia exactly as it appears in the pdf available here without. Montreal cognitive assessment moca date month year day place city contour numbers hands 4 or 5 correct subtractions. Orientation registration attention and calculation recall language copying year month day date time country town district hospital ward examiner names 3 objects eg apple, table, penny patient asked to repeat 1 point for each correct. It tests the individuals orientation, attention, calculation, recall, language and motor skills. Standardised minimental state examination smmse tool ihpa.
A minimental state examination, or mmse, is a brief test to detect cognitive impairment associated with medical conditions such as dementia, alzheimers disease, stroke, tumors or parkinsons disease, according to the alzheimers association. Sh tariq, n tumosa, jt chibnall, hm perry iii, and je morley. The minimental state exam mmse is a widely used test of cognitive function among the elderly. Standardised minimental state examination smmse tool.
Minimental state examination mmse free printable, downloadable, pdf version the mmse is a 30point test advantages relatively quick and easy to perform requires no additional equipment can provide a method of monitoring deterioration over time disadvantages biased against people with poor education due to elements of language and mathematical testing bias against. The mmse was designed as a screening test for the purpose of evaluating cognitive impairment in older adults. A teszt nem csak valamilyen allapot megiteleseben, hanem. Abbreviated mental test score the abbreviated mental test score amts was introduced by hodkinson in 1972 to rapidly assess elderly patients for the possibility of dementia the following questions are put to the patient. A practical method for grading the cognitive state of patients for the clinician study. Mini mental status exam mmse physical exam step 2 cs. Parkinsons toolkit minimental state examination mmse. Widely used tool for detecting cognitive impairment, assessing severity, and monitoring cognitive changes over time.
The original test, developed by folstein et al 1975, includes questions about orientation, attention, recall, and language. Assess the persons ability to hear and understand very simple conversation, e. Populationbased norms for the mini mental state examination by age and educational level. The stated mini mental test varies from the original by questioning about month when the original mini mental test asked about. The mini mental status examination offers a quick and simple way to quantify cognitive function and screen for cognitive loss. The mini mental status examination mmse is the most commonly used test for complaints of memory problems. Populationbased norms for the minimental state examination by age and educational level. Subject should be tested with flatheeled shoes or shoes and socks off. Each section of the test involves a related series of questions or commands.