The mini mental state examination
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Table of Contents
- Inroduction
- A breakdown of the test
- The meaning of the name 'Mini Mental State Examination'
- The use of MMSE
- The faults of MMSE
- Conclusion
- Works cited
Abstract
The mini mental state examination has been a common tool amongst psychologist and doctors for over 25 years. Marshall F. Folstein, Susan E. Folstein, and Paul R. McHugh developed the test in 1975 (Albanese). Since then doctors and researchers alike have tested its accuracy and usefulness. It has been used to treat and diagnose people with dementia, Alzheimer's, and schizophrenia. The main goal of this test is to assess the patient's mental cognitive impairment status and/or overall mental functions. Cognitive impairment can be defined as a brain disorder that affects patient's thinking. Patients with cognitive impairment experience symptoms like memory loss, disorientation, and confusion. Cognitive impairment is a side effect of mental disorders like dementia and Alzheimer's. Patients with these kinds of disorders usually experience extreme memory loss that can severely disrupt their lives.
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