Comparing the Cognitive Screening Tools: MMSE and SLUMS

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Comparing the Cognitive Screening Tools: MMSE and SLUMS
Author
Devan N. Buckingham
Katie M. Mackor
Ryan M. Miller
Nehala N. Pullam
Kristoffer N. Molloy
Chelsey C. Grigsby
Jesse L. Kopel
Amanda K. Graves
Robert G Winningham
Faculty Sponsor
Rob Winningham
Abstract
Practitioners have long relied upon the Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE) to quickly assess cognitive functioning in older adults. The Saint Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) exam possesses many potential psychometric advantages, however data on the relationship between scores on the SLUMS and MMSE has yet to be established. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to establish comparative norms between the MMSE and the SLUMS examinations. The current study hypothesized that participants would score lower on the SLUMS than the MMSE, with adults exhibiting higher levels of cognitive reserve, as measured by educational attainment, having a greater difference between the test scores. A total of 118 individuals (96 female, 21 male) with an age range from 41 to 96 (M=80.03, SD=8.71) with an average educational attainment of 14.97 years (SD= 2.68), completed both tests. Results indicate a significant difference between the mean SLUMS and MMSE scores (p<.001), as well as a significant difference between those in assisted and independent living environments (p<.001). The evidence did not support the cognitive reserve hypothesis. Implications and suggestions for future research will be discussed.
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This research was reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board of Western Oregon University.
Subject
Geriatrics
Psychiatric and Mental Health
Psychiatry
Psychology
MMSE
SLUMS
Dementia
Dementia screening
Cognitive impairment
Older adults
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Text
volume
2
Date Published
5/29/2013
Note
Rob Winningham
Alternative Title
MMSE VS. SLUMS
Identifier
pure/vol2/iss1/3
Language
eng