The MoCA and MMSE as screeners for cognitive impairment in a heart failure population: A study with comprehensive neuropsychological testing

Abstract Objective To examine the ability of the Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) to detect cognitive impairment in persons with heart failure (HF). Background Although the MMSE and MoCA are commonly used screeners in HF, no research team has validated t...

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Published in:Heart & lung 2014-09, Vol.43 (5), p.462-468
Main Authors: Hawkins, Misty A.W., PhD, Gathright, Emily C., BA, Gunstad, John, PhD, Dolansky, Mary A., RN, PhD, Redle, Joseph D., MD, Josephson, Richard, MS, MD, Moore, Shirley M., PhD, Hughes, Joel W., PhD
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Language:English
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Cardiovascular
Cognition
Cognition Disorders - diagnosis
Cognitive ability
Cognitive impairment
Critical Care
Female
Heart failure
Heart Failure - complications
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
MMSE
MoCA
Neuropsychological Tests
Neuropsychology
Patients
Pulmonary/Respiratory
Screening
Sensitivity
Sensitivity and Specificity
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Summary:Abstract Objective To examine the ability of the Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) to detect cognitive impairment in persons with heart failure (HF). Background Although the MMSE and MoCA are commonly used screeners in HF, no research team has validated their performance against neuropsychological testing. Methods Participants were 106 patients with HF (49.1% male, 68.13 ± 9.82 years) who completed the MoCA, MMSE, and a full neuropsychological battery. Sensitivity and specificity were examined. Discriminant function analyses tested whether the screeners correctly detected cognitive impairment. Results A MoCA score
ISSN:0147-9563
1527-3288
DOI:10.1016/j.hrtlng.2014.05.011