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MMSE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-09-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
- Nervous System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment
1, record 1, English, Montreal%20Cognitive%20Assessment
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MoCA 1, record 1, English, MoCA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MoCA is a brief, 30-question test that helps healthcare professionals detect cognitive impairments very early on, allowing for faster diagnosis and patient care. MoCA is the most sensitive test available for detecting Alzheimer's disease, measuring executive functions and multiple cognitive domains, which are important components not measured by the MMSE [mini-mental state examination]. 1, record 1, English, - Montreal%20Cognitive%20Assessment
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
- Système nerveux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment
1, record 1, French, Montreal%20Cognitive%20Assessment
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MoCA 1, record 1, French, MoCA
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Évaluation cognitive de Montréal 2, record 1, French, %C3%89valuation%20cognitive%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al
unofficial, feminine noun
- MoCA 2, record 1, French, MoCA
unofficial, feminine noun
- MoCA 2, record 1, French, MoCA
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Il s'agit d'un] test de dépistage largement utilisé qui évalue plusieurs domaines cognitifs tels que la mémoire, l'attention, le langage et les fonctions exécutives. 2, record 1, French, - Montreal%20Cognitive%20Assessment
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mini-mental state examination
1, record 2, English, mini%2Dmental%20state%20examination
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MMSE 1, record 2, English, MMSE
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Use of the mini-mental state examination(MMSE) in a community population of mixed ethnicity. The prevalence of emotional and cognitive dysfunction in a general medical population; using the MMSE, GHQ, and BDI. 1, record 2, English, - mini%2Dmental%20state%20examination
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mini-examen de l'état mental
1, record 2, French, mini%2Dexamen%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tat%20mental
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MMSE 1, record 2, French, MMSE
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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