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Utility of Mini-Mental State Exam scores in predicting functional impairment among white and African American dementia patients
Author(s)Greg R Ford, William E Haley, Shawna L Thrower, Constance A C West
Journal titleThe Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, vol 51A, no 4, July 1996
Pagespp M185-M188
KeywordsCognitive impairment ; Dementia ; Ethnic groups ; Black people ; Measurement ; Testing ; United States of America.
AnnotationThe Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) is widely used to assess cognitive impairment. While race and education may affect the validity of MMSE in detecting the presence of cognitive impairment, the MMSE can be a useful predictor or degree of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) impairment in patients diagnosed in patients diagnosed with dementia, regardless of race.
Accession NumberCPA-961021509 A
ClassmarkE4: EA: TK: TKE: 3R: 3T: 7T

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