A comparison of screening tools for the assessment of mild cognitive impairment: preliminary findings.

Journal article

We report a pilot investigation into the utility of screening tools in Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). The Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination-Revised (ACE-R), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and the novel Computer-Administered Neuropsychological Screen for Mild Cognitive Impairment (CANS-MCI) were administered to 20 elderly controls and 15 MCI cases. Non-parametric Mann-Whitney U-tests showed significant differences between groups (p < .0001) on the CANS-MCI and MoCA. The ACE-R and MoCA total scores showed high sensitivity (90%) to MCI. Area under the curve was consistently significant in discriminating controls and MCI for memory scores across all screening instruments. A useful profile of quantitative and qualitative information pertaining to cognitive functioning in MCI can be obtained with the MoCA, ACE-R, and CANS-MCI.

Authors: Ahmed, S; De Jager, C; Wilcock, G

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Neurocase
• Volume: 18
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 336-351
• Publication date: 2012-01-01
• DOI: 10.1080/13554794.2011.608365
• EISSN: 1465-3656
• ISSN: 1355-4794
• Language: English
• Keywords: Mild Cognitive Impairment; Humans; Cohort Studies; Female; ROC Curve; Educational Status; Aged, 80 and over; Aged; Male; Neuropsychological Tests; Reproducibility of Results; Area Under Curve; Mental Recall; Memory; Pilot Projects