Examining the Effects of Formal Education Level on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment

Conclusions: The alternative MoCA score neutralized the effects of formal education. Although further research is needed, this alternative score offers a simple procedure for interpreting MoCAs administered to older adults with ≤12 years education. These educational effects also highlight that the MoCA is part of the assessment process—not a singular diagnostic test—and a comprehensive workup is necessary to accurately diagnose cognitive impairments.
Source: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine - Category: Primary Care Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research