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MoCA
Pronunciation: MOH-kah
Also written as: MoCA — Montreal Cognitive Assessment
Montreal Cognitive Assessment - brief screening tool for detecting mild cognitive impairment.
Full Definition
A 30-point cognitive screening instrument designed to detect mild cognitive impairment and early dementia. The MoCA assesses multiple cognitive domains including attention, concentration, executive functions, memory, language, visuoconstructional skills, conceptual thinking, calculations, and orientation. It takes approximately 10 minutes to administer and is more sensitive than the Mini-Mental State Examination for detecting subtle cognitive changes.
Usage
Usage note: Requires adjustment for education level; different versions available for repeated testing.
In Context
- "MoCA scores below 26 suggest possible cognitive impairment requiring further evaluation." — Screening protocol
- "The patient's MoCA score improved from 18 to 23 following rehabilitation." — Progress report
Also known as
Montreal Cognitive Assessment
Don't confuse with
MMSE
SLUMS
ACE-III