SLUMS
Also written as: SLUMS — Saint Louis University Mental Status
Saint Louis University Mental Status examination used to assess cognitive function.
Full Definition
SLUMS (Saint Louis University Mental Status) is a cognitive screening tool designed to detect mild cognitive impairment and dementia. This 30-point examination evaluates orientation, memory, attention, and executive function through tasks like drawing a clock, remembering items, and performing calculations. Unlike the Mini-Mental State Examination, SLUMS includes more challenging items that can better identify early cognitive decline. The test takes approximately 7 minutes to administer and uses education-adjusted scoring. Editors should capitalize all letters when referring to this assessment tool.
Usage
Usage note: Always capitalize all letters; avoid using periods between letters.
In Context
- "The SLUMS examination revealed mild cognitive impairment with a score of 22." — neuropsychological assessment
- "We administered the SLUMS to screen for early dementia symptoms." — clinical evaluation report