ArticleBJGP open2025
Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) use in general practice for the early detection of cognitive impairment: a feasibility study.
Article in BJGP open, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07630688 (Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the MoCA-B Test), which is not on this map. Cited by 7 papers.
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Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the MoCA-B Test
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
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Abstract
backgroundGPs can detect cognitive impairment (CI) at a very early stage, allowing early support for people and their caregivers. The early onset of CI is between 50 years and 60 years. Currently, in France, the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) remains the most used screening test, although it has a lower sensitivity and specificity than the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) for detecting mild CI, taking an average of 15 minutes to complete.
aimTo investigate the feasibility of the MoCA during routine consultations in general practice for the early detection of CI and to determine prevalence of CI in a primary care setting. DESIGN &
settingA quantitative, prospective feasibility study was carried out in real-life working conditions during routine GP consultations in France.
methodGPs performed MoCA on adults aged ≥50 years, without suspected or confirmed CI.
resultsSixty-one GPs performed 221 MoCA with a mean duration of 8 minutes and detected mild neurocognitive impairment in 62% of patients.
conclusionThe MoCA is feasible and easy to perform during routine consultations in general practice by trained and experienced physicians.
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