Faculty Mentor
Robert Winningham
Date
2012-05-31
Abstract
We compared the MMSE and SLUMS cognitive tests. The MMSE is the most widely used neuropsychology tests and dementia screening tools. The SLUMS is a newer and possibly better screening tool. Many practitioners have used MMSE scores to recommend treatment and they are unsure how these scores compare to SLUMS scores. Older adult participants in a variety of living environments were given both tests. Significant differences between test scores such that the MMSE scores were higher than SLUMS were found. The difference between MMSE and SLUMS scores as a function of educational attainment and other demographic variables will be discussed.
Type
Presentation
Department
Psychological Sciences
Recommended Citation
Pullam, N., Mackor, K., Molloy, K., Kopel, J., Grigsby, C., Miller, R., Graves, A., & Buckingham, D. "Comparing the Cognitive Screening Tools MMSE and SLUMS." Group presentation at the Academic Excellence Showcase, Western Oregon University, May 31, 2012.
Rights
Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s). Email contact information can be found on the cover page attached to the front of the downloaded item.
Rights Statement URL
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Rights Statement
In Copyright. URI: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).