Who can administer MMSE?

Who can administer MMSE?

Many memory clinics and neurologists administer both tests as well as a host of others. More pressed for time, an internist or a primary care physician would likely conduct only one—probably the MMSE—which would be periodically repeated to test for potential decline.

What is a passing MMSE score?

Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) and the Mini-Cog test A score of 20 to 24 suggests mild dementia, 13 to 20 suggests moderate dementia, and less than 12 indicates severe dementia. On average, the MMSE score of a person with Alzheimer’s declines about two to four points each year.

What does a score of 15 mean on MMSE?

25-30 points: normal cognition. 21-24 points: mild dementia. 10-20 points: moderate dementia. 9 points or lower: severe dementia.

How do you score Folstein MMSE?

The original work of Folstein et al. (1975) reported that the MMSE should be scored from 0 to 30, with a score of 24 or greater as “normal” and with a score less than 20 “likely dementia.” Tombaugh and McIntyre (1992) provided an exhaustive review of the MMSE.

Can a nurse do a MMSE?

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is one of the most commonly used instruments to screen for cognitive deficits within the hospital setting. However training in how to administer this widely used tool is scarce with little, if any, formal training for nursing staff.

Can RN perform MMSE?

In our clinical setting the MMSE is used by Psychiatrist, geriatrician, Nurse-practitioners to evaluate the patient. As mentioned by others the MMSE is not a diagnostic tool. we usually use MoCA. It can be administered by nurse, any physician.

What does an MMSE score of 26 mean?

Scores on the MMSE range from 0 to 30, with scores of 26 or higher being traditionally considered normal. 1 Scores less than 9 generally indicate severe impairment, while scores between 10 and 20 indicate moderate dementia. People with early stage Alzheimer’s disease tend to score in the 19 to 24 range.

What does an MMSE score of 19 mean?

Alzheimer’s disease
Scores on the MMSE range from 0 to 30, with scores of 26 or higher being traditionally considered normal. 1 Scores less than 9 generally indicate severe impairment, while scores between 10 and 20 indicate moderate dementia. People with early stage Alzheimer’s disease tend to score in the 19 to 24 range.