ReviewFrontiers in psychology2025
Is the MMSE enough for MCI? A narrative review of the usefulness of the MMSE.
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- Understanding suicide risk in mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review of suicide epidemiology in older adults.Annals of general psychiatry · 2026Review
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- The screening tool of behavioral self-regulation "Head-Toes-Knees-Shoulders" task: a preliminary adaptation to Greek older adults.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Abnormal coordination of executive control network and default mode network in cognitive impairment after deep nuclei intracerebral hemorrhage.Frontiers in neurology · 2026Article
- A 24-week multi-component exercise program improves cognition and body composition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2025Article
- MMSE-CDR-SB residual as an exploratory indicator of deviation from an Alzheimer's disease-typical cognitive-functional pattern.Alzheimer's & dementia (Amsterdam, Netherlands)Article
- Association of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness With Long-Term Incident Dementia: The Role of β-Amyloid and White Matter Injury.Alzheimer's & dementia (New York, N. Y.)Article
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Abstract
Background: Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a clinical condition characterized by a decline in cognitive functions greater than expected for an individual's age and educational level, yet not severe enough to significantly interfere with daily activities. Early identification of MCI is crucial for targeted interventions, monitoring symptom progression, and implementing appropriate therapeutic or support strategies. In clinical practice, screening tools are often used that show clear limitations in sensitivity and in their ability to detect mild cognitive alterations. Methods: Although the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is among the most widely used tools for initial assessment in non-specialist settings, it presents significant psychometric limitations in identifying MCI. A critical analysis of its effectiveness is therefore essential to guide an informed choice of assessment instruments. Results: A narrative review of the literature suggests that the MMSE shows reduced sensitivity in detecting MCI, with a tendency to underestimate mild cognitive deficits. Specific cognitive domains are insufficiently captured by the MMSE compared to more sensitive tools. Conclusion: In light of these limitations, this review highlights the need to adopt alternative cognitive tests for the early detection of cognitive impairment.
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