Suggestions for utilization of the mini-mental state examination in Brazil

被引：1147

作者：

Brucki, SMD

Nitrini, R

Caramelli, P

Bertolucci, PHF

Okamoto, IH

机构：

[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Med, Dept Clin Neurol, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil

[2] FMUSP, GNCC, Sao Paulo, Brazil

[3] FMUSP, Serv Neurol, Hosp Santa Marcelina, Sao Paulo, Brazil

[4] FMUSP, Dept Neurol, Sao Paulo, Brazil

[5] FMUSP, HC, Sao Paulo, Brazil

[6] Univ Fed Sao Paulo, Escola Paulista Med, Disciplina Neurol, Sao Paulo, Brazil

来源：

ARQUIVOS DE NEURO-PSIQUIATRIA | 2003年 / 61卷 / 3B期

关键词：

screening tests; mini-mental state examination; education; hospital evaluation;

D O I：

10.1590/S0004-282X2003000500014

中图分类号：

Q189 [神经科学];

学科分类号：

071006 ;

摘要：

Mini-metal state examination (MMSE) is a screening test to detect cognitive impairment. The objectives of the present study are to describe some adaptations for use of MMSE in Brazil and to propose rules for its uniform application. Method: We evaluated 433 healthy subjects using the MMSE and verified the possible influence of demographic variables on total scores. Results: Educational level was the main factor that influenced performance, demonstrated by ANOVA: F(4,425) = 100.45, p<0.0001. The median values for educational groups were: 20 for illiterates; 25 for 1 to 4 yrs; 26.5 for 5 to 8 yrs; 28 for 9 to 11 yrs and 29 for higher levels. Conclusion: The MMSE is an excellent screening instrument and definitive rules are necessary for comparison purposes.

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页码：777 / 781

页数：5

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