Montreal cognitive assessment validity and reliability

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Several non-English version of MoCA were validated and demonstrated a good validity (3,4,5 ). ( 2) as an effective screening tool for MCI. Montreal Cognitive Assessment(MoCA) was developed and validated by Nasreddine Z. Several tools have been examined to look for the reliable and valid instruments in clinical practice. Since MCI is a transitional stage between normal aging and dementia, which needs comprehensive and time consuming diagnostic process, brief screening methods are needed for the detection of MCI. Mild Cognitive Impairment ( MCI ) is the clinical state, first mentioned by Petersen RC 1.

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