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ArticleNeurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology2026

Conversion between the Brief assessment of Impaired Cognition, Brief Assessment of Impaired Cognition Questionnaire, and Mini-Mental State Examination in a mixed clinical sample.

Kasper Jørgensen, T Rune Nielsen, Daniel Kjaergaard, Frans B Waldorff, Ann Nielsen, Ane Nørgaard, Lise C Salem, Thor R R Langkilde, Gunhild Waldemar

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Kasper JørgensenDepartment of Neurology, Danish Dementia Research Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark. niels.kasper.joergensen@regionh.dk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1395-5143
T Rune NielsenDepartment of Neurology, Danish Dementia Research Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8128-2294
Daniel KjaergaardDepartment of Neurology, Danish Dementia Research Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9955-8220
Frans B WaldorffSection of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7859-633X
Ann NielsenDepartment of Neurology, Danish Dementia Research Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Ane NørgaardDepartment of Neurology, Danish Dementia Research Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0007-0466-2908
Lise C SalemDepartment of Neurology, Danish Dementia Research Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Thor R R LangkildeDepartment of Neurology, Danish Dementia Research Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Gunhild WaldemarDepartment of Neurology, Danish Dementia Research Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0293-220X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe Brief Assessment of Impaired Cognition (BASIC), and the Brief Assessment of Impaired Cognition Questionnaire (BASIC-Q) are new case-finding tools for cognitive impairment and dementia which are increasingly being used in clinical settings as alternatives to the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). The objective of this study was to develop bi-directional crosswalk tables for conversion between the three instruments for patients 60 years and older.

methodsPatients from memory clinics and general practice ≥ 60 years of age who completed assessment with BASIC, BASIC-Q, and MMSE were included. The equipercentile equating method with log-linear pre-smoothing of data was applied to create conversion tables between instruments.

resultsA total of 394 patients completed assessment with BASIC and MMSE, 355 of which also completed BASIC-Q. We present bi-directional conversion tables between the three instruments.

conclusionThe study presents bi-directional crosswalks between BASIC, BASIC-Q and MMSE enabling comparison and synthesis of test results, facilitating communication between clinicians, and potentially helping to inform clinical and policy decision making.

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Cognitive DysfunctionMental Status and Dementia TestsNeuropsychological TestsAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesAssessmentCognitive impairmentCognitive screeningOlder adults

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PMCPMC13574889

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