Additional Queen Square (QS) screening items improve the test accuracy of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) after acute stroke

The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a popular cognitive screening tool used in stroke, but lacks sensitivity for detecting impairment in stroke-relevant domains of processing speed, non-verbal memory and executive functions. Our aim was to assess whether the test accuracy of the MoCA can be improved with additional tailored screening items targeting these three domains.

Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - August 30, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Edgar Chan, Eva Garritsen, Samantha Altendorff, David Turner, Robert Simister, David J. Werring, Lisa Cipolotti Tags: Clinical short communication Source Type: research