Montreal Cognitive Assessment as a screening tool: Influence of performance and symptom validity

Conclusions
Performance on the MoCA is influenced by task engagement and symptom validity. Causal inferences about neurologic and neurocognitive impairment, particularly in the context of mild TBI, wherein the natural course of recovery is well known, should therefore be made cautiously when such inferences are based heavily on MoCA scores. Neuropsychologists are well versed in the assessment of performance and symptom validity and thus may be well suited to explore the influences of abnormal performances on cognitive screening.

Source: Neurology Clinical Practice - April 7, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Waldron-Perrine, B., Gabel, N. M., Seagly, K., Kraal, A. Z., Pangilinan, P., Spencer, R. J., Bieliauskas, L. Tags: Neuropsychological assessment, All Cognitive Disorders/Dementia, Brain trauma, Assessment of cognitive disorders/dementia Research Source Type: research