Validation of the Mini-Mental State Examination.
The present study examined the concurrent neuropsychological validity of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMS). In this study the Luria-Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery (LNNB) served as a measure of neuropsychological ability. A sample of 20 patients was all administered the MMS and LNNB. Results demonstrate the highest correlation with the MMS for the LNNB expressive language, arithmetic, writing, motor and tactile scales.
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Baltimore Veterans Administration Medical Center, Maryland 21218.
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D000368:Aged; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011594:Psychometrics