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Suchy-Dicey AM, Vo TT, Oziel K, Buchwald DS, Rhoads K, French BF. Psychometric Reliability, Validity, and Generalizability of MoCA in American Indian Adults: The Strong Heart Study. Assessment 2024:10731911241261436. [PMID: 39046194 DOI: 10.1177/10731911241261436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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Standardized neuropsychological instruments are used to evaluate cognitive impairment, but few have been psychometrically evaluated in American Indians. We collected Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) in 403 American Indians 70 to 95 years, as well as age, sex, education, bilingual status, depression symptoms, and other neuropsychological instruments. We evaluated inferences of psychometric validity, including scoring inference using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling, generalizability inference using reliability coefficient, and extrapolation inference by examining performance across different contexts and substrata. The unidimensional (total score) model had good fit criteria. Internal consistency reliability was high. MoCA scores were positively associated with crystallized cognition (ρ = 0.48, p < .001) and inversely with depression symptoms (ρ = -0.27, p < .001). Significant differences were found by education (d = 0.79, p < .05) depression (d = 0.484, p < .05), and adjudicated cognitive status (p = .0001) strata; however, MoCA was not sensitive or specific in discriminating cognitive impairment from normal cognition (area under the curve <0.5). MoCA scores had psychometric validity in older American Indians, but education and depression are important contextual features for score interpretability. Future research should evaluate cultural or community-specific adaptations, to improve test discriminability in this underserved population.
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- Astrid M Suchy-Dicey
- Huntington Medical Research Institutes, Pasadena, CA, USA
- Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, Spokane, USA
- University of Washington Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Seattle, USA
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- Washington State University College of Education, Pullman, USA
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- Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, Spokane, USA
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- Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, Spokane, USA
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- University of Washington Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Seattle, USA
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- Washington State University College of Education, Pullman, USA
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He X, Song Y, Cao Y, Miao L, Zhu B. Post intensive care syndrome: A review of clinical symptoms, evaluation, intervention. Heliyon 2024; 10:e31278. [PMID: 38803859 PMCID: PMC11128526 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Post intensive care syndrome (PICS) is a typical complication of critically ill patients during or after their stay in intensive care unit (ICU), characterized by a high incidence and impairment rate. It significantly impacts the quality of life of patients and their families, as well as consumes a substantial amount of medical resources. Therefore, early intervention and assessment of PICS is crucial. This paper aims to provide clinical professionals with a reference base by focusing on the clinical symptoms, diagnostic assessment, and preventative measures of PICS.
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- Xiaofang He
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou 213000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou 213000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou 213000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nephrology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, 213000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou 213000, Jiangsu, China
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Seok JW, Kim G, Kim JU. Comparative efficacy of seven nonpharmacological interventions on global cognition in older adults with and without mild cognitive impairment: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Sci Rep 2024; 14:8402. [PMID: 38600212 PMCID: PMC11006946 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-58232-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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To maintain current cognitive function and access greater cognitive reserves, nonpharmacological interventions may be a viable alternative for older adults with or without cognitive impairment. This study aimed to compare different nonpharmacological interventions for enhancing global cognition, including mind-body exercise, physical exercise, non-invasive brain stimulation, cognitive training intervention (CTI), acutherapy (ACU), meditation, and music therapy, by applying a network meta-analysis (NMA). Sixty-one randomized controlled trials evaluating the efficacy of interventions on global cognition in older adults with or without mild cognitive decline were selected. An NMA was conducted to compare the efficacy of different nonpharmacological interventions. The NMA revealed that mind-body exercise (standardized mean difference, 1.384; 95% confidence interval, 0.777-1.992); ACU (1.283; 0.478-2.088); meditation (0.910; 0.097-1.724); non-invasive brain stimulation (1.242; 0.254-2.230); CTI (1.269; 0.736-1.802); and physical exercise (0.977; 0.212-1.742), showed positive effects compared to passive controls. There were no significant differences between the efficacies of other interventions. Nonpharmacological interventions may potentially enhance and maintain global cognition through various pathways, such as memorizing movements and enhancing brain plasticity by reducing stress in the older adult population. Additional studies are needed to clarify the impact of other variables, including intervention methods or psychological variables.
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- Ji-Woo Seok
- Digital Health Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672, Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Digital Health Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672, Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Digital Health Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672, Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34054, Republic of Korea.
- KM Convergence Science, University of Science and Technology, Daejeon, South Korea.
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Carvalho CM, de Andrade KR, Poltronieri BC, de Oliveira YG, Ferreira RG, Woodruff E, Panizzutti R. Translation and validation of the audiovisual version of the Montreal cognitive assessment in older adults in Brazil. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:10. [PMID: 38172673 PMCID: PMC10765722 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04553-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of a reliable remote cognitive screening test for older adults is crucial for the diagnosis of cognitive impairment. This study aimed to translate and validate the audiovisual Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)for older adults in Brazil. METHODS One hundred and fourteen older adults were recruited from the community and demographic, functional, mood, and cognitive data were collected. Participants were classified into two groups: cognitively healthy or mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Statistical analyses were performed in order to assess the validity of the test and the cutoff score. RESULTS The psychometric properties of the audiovisual MoCA showed good convergent validity. The audiovisual MoCA was represented as a unifactorial adjusted model, the composite reliability value was acceptable and a cutoff point of ≥23 reached adequate sensitivity and specificity at 0.77 and 0.92, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The translated audiovisual MoCA is a valid and reliable cognitive screening test that can be administered remotely in older adults in Brazil. The test demonstrated a great ability to discriminate older adults with MCI from cognitively healthy adults. Future studies should focus on validating the audiovisual MoCA using other target population groups in order to expand the use of this remote screening test.
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- Cíntia Monteiro Carvalho
- Instituto de Psiquiatria, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Avenida Venceslau Brás 71, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22290140, Brazil
- Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Instituto de Psiquiatria, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Avenida Venceslau Brás 71, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22290140, Brazil
- Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Instituto de Psiquiatria, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Avenida Venceslau Brás 71, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22290140, Brazil
- Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Instituto de Psiquiatria, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Avenida Venceslau Brás 71, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22290140, Brazil
- Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Instituto de Psiquiatria, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Avenida Venceslau Brás 71, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22290140, Brazil
- Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Instituto de Psiquiatria, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Avenida Venceslau Brás 71, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22290140, Brazil
- Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Instituto de Psiquiatria, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Avenida Venceslau Brás 71, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22290140, Brazil.
- Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Nanousi V, Kalogeraki K, Smyrnaiou A, Tola M, Bokari F, Georgopoulos VC. The Development of a Pilot App Targeting Short-Term and Prospective Memory in People Diagnosed with Dementia. Behav Sci (Basel) 2023; 13:752. [PMID: 37754030 PMCID: PMC10525938 DOI: 10.3390/bs13090752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND According to the World Health Organization, people suffering from dementia exhibit a serious decline in various cognitive domains and especially in memory. AIMS This study aims to create a pilot computer app to enhance short-term memory and prospective memory in individuals with dementia using errorless learning based on their individualized needs. METHODS Fifteen dementia patients and matched controls, matched for age, sex, and education, were selected. Their daily routines were analyzed, and cognitive abilities were assessed using the MoCA test. Considering the participants' illness severity and daily needs, the pilot app was designed to aid in remembering daily tasks (taking medication and meals), object locations, and familiar faces and names. RESULTS An improvement in patients' short-term and prospective memory throughout the training sessions, but not in overall cognitive functioning was observed. A statistically significant difference between patients and healthy controls was indicated in their ability to retain information relevant to them in their short-term memory, or to remember to act in the future following schedules organized at present (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION This app appears beneficial for training dementia patients and healthy individuals in addressing memory challenges. RECOMMENDATION While the pilot app showed promise, further research with larger samples is recommended.
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- Vicky Nanousi
- Department of Speech and Language Therapy, School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Speech and Language Therapy, School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Speech and Language Therapy, School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Speech and Language Therapy, School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Speech and Language Therapy, School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Speech and Language Therapy, School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
- Primary Health Care Laboratory, School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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Gonçalves M, Lima MJ, Fonseca Â, Duque C, Costa AR, Cruz VT. Study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions to recover functionality after a transient ischaemic attack or a minor stroke: the 'Back to Normal' trial. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e069593. [PMID: 37117001 PMCID: PMC10151926 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/30/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) and minor stroke are frequently assumed as temporary or non-disabling events. However, evidence suggests that these patients can experience relevant impairment and functional disability. Therefore, the present study aims to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a 3-month multidomain intervention programme, composed of five non-pharmacological strategies, aimed at accelerating return to pre-event level of functionality in patients with TIA or minor stroke. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Patients diagnosed with a TIA or a minor stroke are being recruited at the emergency or neurology departments of the Hospital Pedro Hispano, located in Matosinhos, Portugal (n=70). Those who accept to participate will be randomly allocated to two groups (1:1): (a) Intervention-receives a 3 months combined approach, initiating early post-event, composed of cognitive training, physical exercise, nutrition, psychoeducation and assessment/correction of hearing loss; (b) Control-participants will not be subject to any intervention. Both groups will receive the usual standard of care provided to these diseases. Recruitment began in May 2022 and is expected to continue until March 2023. Socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyles, health status, cognitive function, symptoms of anxiety and depression and quality of life will be assessed; as well as anthropometry, blood pressure and physical condition. Time to complete or partial recovery of instrumental activities of daily living will be assessed using an adapted version of the Frenchay Activities Index. All participants will be evaluated before the intervention and after 3 months. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Local Health Unit of Matosinhos (Ref. 75/CES/JAS). Written informed consent will be required from all the participants; data protection and confidentiality will be also ensured. The findings of this project are expected to be submitted for publication in scientific articles, and the main results will be presented at relevant scientific meetings. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT05369637.
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- Micaela Gonçalves
- EPIUnit, Instituto de Saúde Pública da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Laboratório para a Investigação Integrativa e Translacional em Saúde Populacional (ITR), Porto, Portugal
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- Serviço de Neurologia, Unidade Local de Saúde de Matosinhos EPE, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- Serviço de Neurologia, Unidade Local de Saúde de Matosinhos EPE, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- Serviço de Neurologia, Unidade Local de Saúde de Matosinhos EPE, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- EPIUnit, Instituto de Saúde Pública da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Laboratório para a Investigação Integrativa e Translacional em Saúde Populacional (ITR), Porto, Portugal
- Departamento de Ciências da Saúde Pública e Forenses e Educação Médica, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- EPIUnit, Instituto de Saúde Pública da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Laboratório para a Investigação Integrativa e Translacional em Saúde Populacional (ITR), Porto, Portugal
- Serviço de Neurologia, Unidade Local de Saúde de Matosinhos EPE, Matosinhos, Portugal
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Sampaio J, Carvalho J, Pizarro A, Pinto J, Moreira A, Padrão P, Guedes de Pinho P, Moreira P, Barros R. Multidimensional Health Impact of Multicomponent Exercise and Sustainable Healthy Diet Interventions in the Elderly (MED-E): Study Protocol. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15030624. [PMID: 36771331 PMCID: PMC9920022 DOI: 10.3390/nu15030624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Data concerning the combined effect of diet and exercise interventions on overall health in the elderly are scarce. The MED-E project's primary aim is to assess the effect of the different 3-month sustainable healthy diet (SHD) and multicomponent training (MT) interventions on several health outcomes in the elderly. A quasi-experimental study assigned older adults into four groups: (1) SHD, (2) MT, (3) SHD + MT, or (4) control group (CG). The SHD intervention included a weekly offer of a mixed food supply and individual and group nutritional sessions on the principles of an SHD. The MT groups were submitted to 50-min exercise sessions three times a week. The primary outcomes were blood biomarkers and metabolic profile alterations that were assessed pre- and post-intervention. Additionally, data on dietary intake and nutritional adequacy, physical fitness, body composition and anthropometry, cognitive function, quality of life, and geographical data were assessed at the same time points. The MED-E project's study protocol and future results will add to knowledge about the importance and beneficial contribution of combined SHD and MT interventions on healthy ageing policies.
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- Joana Sampaio
- Faculty of Sport (FADEUP), University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
- Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health, and Leisure (CIAFEL), University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
- Epidemiology Research Unit (EPIUnit), Public Health Institute (ISPUP), University of Porto, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
- Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health (ITR), 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
- Correspondence: (J.S.); (R.B.)
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- Faculty of Sport (FADEUP), University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
- Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health, and Leisure (CIAFEL), University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
- Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health (ITR), 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
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- Faculty of Sport (FADEUP), University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
- Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health, and Leisure (CIAFEL), University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
- Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health (ITR), 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
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- Associate Laboratory Institute for Health and Bioeconomy (i4HB), Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- Research Unit on Applied Molecular Biosciences (UCIBIO/REQUIMTE), Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- Epidemiology Research Unit (EPIUnit), Public Health Institute (ISPUP), University of Porto, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
- Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health (ITR), 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine (FMUP), University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Epidemiology Research Unit (EPIUnit), Public Health Institute (ISPUP), University of Porto, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
- Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health (ITR), 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
- Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences (FCNAUP), University of Porto, 4150-180 Porto, Portugal
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- Associate Laboratory Institute for Health and Bioeconomy (i4HB), Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- Research Unit on Applied Molecular Biosciences (UCIBIO/REQUIMTE), Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health, and Leisure (CIAFEL), University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
- Epidemiology Research Unit (EPIUnit), Public Health Institute (ISPUP), University of Porto, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
- Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health (ITR), 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
- Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences (FCNAUP), University of Porto, 4150-180 Porto, Portugal
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- Epidemiology Research Unit (EPIUnit), Public Health Institute (ISPUP), University of Porto, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
- Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health (ITR), 4050-600 Porto, Portugal
- Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences (FCNAUP), University of Porto, 4150-180 Porto, Portugal
- Correspondence: (J.S.); (R.B.)
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Rodrigues M, Costa AJ, Santos R, Diogo P, Gonçalves E, Barroso D, Almeida MP, Vaz IM, Lima A. Inpatient rehabilitation can improve functional outcomes of post-intensive care unit COVID-19 patients-a prospective study. Disabil Rehabil 2023; 45:266-276. [PMID: 35133225 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2032408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the impact of an inpatient multimodal and intensive rehabilitation program on neuromuscular, respiratory, and functional impairments of post-ICU COVID-19 patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS Prospective study including post-ICU COVID-19 survivors consecutively admitted to a rehabilitation centre. Rehabilitation was conducted by an interdisciplinary team. Medical Research Council (MRC) score, maximum expiratory pressure (MEP), maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP), peak cough flow (PCF), Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS), Brief Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Brief-BESTest), Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, 1 min Sit to Stand Test (1' STST), 6 min Walking Test (6MWT), Fatigue Assessment Scale (FAS), Functional Independence Measure (FIM) were assessed at admission (T0) and discharge (T1). RESULTS A total of 42 patients were included. After 32.00;26.00 days of inpatient rehabilitation, there was a significant improvement in limb and respiratory muscle strength, cough effectiveness, fatigue, balance, exercise capacity, and in the ability to perform activities of daily living. Advanced age, longer acute care hospitalization, depressive symptoms, and cognitive deficits were associated with poorer functional outcomes. CONCLUSION Post-ICU COVID-19 patients present multiple sequelae with detrimental functional impact. An adapted interdisciplinary rehabilitation program is essential for a thorough evaluation of these patients and results in significant functional gains.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONPost-ICU COVID-19 survivors present multiple sequelae and disabilities.An intensive and interdisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation results in significant improvement in limb and respiratory muscle strength, cough effectiveness, fatigue, balance, exercise capacity, and ability to perform activities of daily living.Timely referral from the acute care setting to rehabilitation services is crucial to minimize the functional impact of severe multisystemic disease and prolonged hospitalization.
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- Centro de Reabilitação do Norte, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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- Centro de Reabilitação do Norte, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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- Hospital Central do Funchal, Funchal, Portugal
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- Centro de Reabilitação do Norte, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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- Centro de Reabilitação do Norte, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
- Escola Superior de Saúde, Universidade de Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Centro Hospitalar de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centro de Reabilitação do Norte, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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Noyes ET, Major S, Wilson AM, Campbell EB, Ratcliffe LN, Spencer RJ. Reliability and Factor Structure of the Saint Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) Examination. Clin Gerontol 2022:1-7. [PMID: 36068666 DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2022.2120446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Compared to its alternatives (e.g., Mini-Mental State Examination [MMSE] and Montreal Cognitive Assessment [MoCA]), little is known about the psychometric properties and factor structure of the Saint Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) Examination. The purpose of the current study is to describe the internal consistency, factor structure, and temporal stability of the SLUMS, a widely used cognitive screening measure. METHODS We examined the SLUMS of 108 mostly White male Veterans seen for home-based primary care services, 101 of whom had complete data and 28 who completed retesting approximately one year later. RESULTS At time one, Veterans averaged 76.44 (SD = 9.88) years of age and 13.07 (SD = 2.26) years of formal education. Results indicated that the SLUMS had acceptable internal consistency (α = .709) and temporal stability (ρ =.723), with strongest evidence for a one-factor structure. CONCLUSIONS The SLUMS appears to have adequate reliability and clear one-factor structure in this sample. Additional research with diverse samples is needed to characterize the psychometrics of the SLUMS more comprehensively. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS The SLUMS appears to be an efficient method for approximating global cognitive functioning among medically complex older adults.
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- Emily T Noyes
- Mental Health, LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Mental Health, LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Mental Health, LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Mental Health, LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Mental Health, LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.,Department of Clinical Psychology, Mercer University College of Health Professions, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Mental Health, LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Acute Impact of Cancer Treatment on Head and Neck Cancer Patients: FIT4TREATMENT. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14112698. [PMID: 35681678 PMCID: PMC9179562 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14112698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Head and neck cancer treatment causes toxicities that compromise health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and treatment efficacy. Exercise training (ET) benefits are reported for many cancer types. The aim of our prospective observational study was to analyse acute treatment’s impact and ET preferences. In the pretreatment phase (n = 18), most patients presented low physical function, were moderately malnourished or at risk of malnutrition, and were willing to participate in an ET program. Patients submitted to radical chemoradiotherapy (n = 7) experienced a significant decline in HRQoL and social functioning, an increase in dysphagia severity, a reduction in handgrip strength, and nutritional status deterioration. An ET program may optimize patients’ physical fitness, achieving more efficacy with less toxicity. Abstract Head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment’s toxicities impact several health domains. Exercise training (ET) may be beneficial. This prospective observational study (NCT04996147) aimed to analyse the acute impact of HNC curative multimodal treatment on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), nutritional status, physical and cognitive functions, and ET preferences. Eighteen patients with stage III/IV HNC were evaluated at baseline (T0), and 10 patients were evaluated at the end of treatment (T1), 7 of them after radical chemoradiotherapy (rCRT). At T0, the majority referred a good HRQoL on the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire (median score: 70.8), were moderately malnourished or at risk of malnutrition (78%), recognized the benefits of an ET program, and were willing to participate (78%). After rCRT, there was worsening in HRQoL (75 vs. 50 score, p = 0.014), dysphagia severity (Eating Assessment Tool: 7 vs. 31, p = 0.027; Functional Oral Intake Scale: 6 vs. 4, p = 0.041), handgrip strength (dominant: 40.9 vs. 35.8 kgf, p = 0.027; nondominant: 37.2 vs. 33.9 kgf, p = 0.043), and nutritional status (Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment: 7 vs. 18, p = 0.028). HNC patients subjected to radical treatment represent a vulnerable population that might benefit from multimodal supportive care strategies including an ET program.
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Smith PJ, Lew M, Lowder Y, Romero K, Thompson JC, Bohannon L, Pittman A, Artica A, Ramalingam S, Choi T, Gasparetto C, Horwitz M, Long G, Lopez R, Rizzieri D, Sarantopoulos S, Sullivan K, Chao N, Sung AD. Cognitive impairment in candidates for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Bone Marrow Transplant 2022; 57:89-94. [PMID: 34667271 PMCID: PMC10037500 DOI: 10.1038/s41409-021-01470-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2020] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) is an increasingly common and curative treatment strategy to improve survival among individuals with malignant and nonmalignant diseases, with over one million HCTs having been performed worldwide. Neurocognitive dysfunction is a common and untoward consequence of HCT for many recipients, although few studies have examined the profile of neurocognitive impairments in HCT or their association with clinical features, such as frailty, or the incidence of pre-HCT neurocognitive impairments across all ages, which may influence post-HCT neurocognitive impairments. We examined the pattern and correlates of pre-transplant neurocognitive dysfunction in a prospective sample of adults undergoing HCT. Neurocognition was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Battery. Frailty was assessed using the Short Physical Performance Battery. Linear regression analysis was used to examine the associations between neurocognitive performance and frailty. Neurocognitive screening profiles were also examined by partitioning MoCA into domain scores, including Executive Function and Memory. We also examined the associations between neurocognition, frailty, and clinical outcomes, including length of transplant hospitalization and survival. One hundred and ten adults were evaluated across a wide age range (range: 19-75; mean age = 54.7 [SD = 14.1]). Neurocognitive performance tended to fall below published normative levels (mean MoCA = 25.5 [SD = 4.1]), with 17% of participants demonstrating impaired performance compared with medical normative data (MoCA ≤ 22) and 34% exhibiting impaired performance relative to healthy samples (MoCA ≤ 25). Mild impairments (MoCA ≤ 25) were common across age ranges, including middle-aged patients (23% for age < 50; 35% for age 50-60, 41% for age ≥ 60), particularly for items assessing Executive Function. Greater levels of frailty associated with lower neurocognitive screening scores (r = -0.29, P < 0.01) and Executive Functioning (r = -0.24, P < 0.01), whereas greater age was associated with poorer Memory performance only (r = -0.33, P < 0.01). Greater levels of frailty prior to transplant associated with longer length of stay (β = 0.10, P = 0.046), but were not associated with survival. Neurocognitive impairments are common among adults undergoing HCT and the pattern of performance varies by age. Pre-transplant frailty is associated with neurocognitive functioning and may portend worse post-transplant early clinical outcomes.
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- Patrick J Smith
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
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- Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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Factors Affecting Quality of Life in Patients Receiving Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. Cancer Nurs 2021; 45:E552-E559. [PMID: 34310384 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000000990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) is a potentially curative treatment for hematologic malignancies, with 22 000 HSCTs performed annually in the United States. However, decreased quality of life (QoL) is a frequent and concerning state reported by HSCT recipients. OBJECTIVES We sought to determine if measurements of frailty and cognitive impairment were associated with fatigue and QoL in adult HSCT recipients after autologous HSCT. METHODS Using a longitudinal study design, 32 participants 18 years or older receiving autologous HSCT were recruited from a bone marrow transplant clinic. Each participant completed 2 visits: pre-HSCT and post-HSCT. At each visit, participants completed assessment tools to measure frailty, cognitive impairment, fatigue, and QoL (assesses physical, social/family, emotional, functional, and transplant-related well-being). RESULTS Participants with increased fatigue scores reported decreased QoL pre- and post-HSCT. Participants with increased frailty showed decreased functional well-being before HSCT and showed correlations with decreased physical, social, and transplant-related well-being post-HSCT. As expected, fatigued participants also showed increased frailty post-HSCT. Participants showed significant changes in physical well-being and fatigue between pre-HSCT and post-HSCT visits. CONCLUSION Data analyses from this pilot study show significant correlations between subsets of QoL with fatigue and frailty in autologous HSCT participants pre- and post-HSCT. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Understanding the impact of frailty on fatigue and QoL in HSCT recipients is critical to assist nurses in initiating educational and behavioral interventions to help mitigate the effects of HSCT.
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A network psychometric approach to neurocognition in early Alzheimer's disease. Cortex 2021; 137:61-73. [PMID: 33607345 DOI: 10.1016/j.cortex.2021.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2020] [Revised: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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In a typical pattern of Alzheimer's disease onset, episodic memory decline is predominant while decline in other neurocognitive domains is subsidiary or absent. Such descriptions refer to relationships between neurocognitive domains as well as deficits within domains. However, the former relationships are rarely statistically modelled. This study used psychometric network analysis to model relationships between neurocognitive variables in cognitive normality (CN), amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI), and early Alzheimer's disease (eAD). Gaussian graphical models with extended Bayesian information criterion graphical lasso model selection and regularisation were used to estimate network models of neurocognitive and demographic variables in CN (n = 229), aMCI (n = 395), and eAD (n = 191) groups. The edge density, network strength and structure, centrality, and individual links of the network models were explored. Results indicated that while global strength did not differ, network structures differed across CN and eAD and aMCI and eAD groups, suggesting neurocognitive reorganisation across the eAD continuum. Episodic memory variables were most central (i.e., influential) in the aMCI network model, whereas processing speed and fluency variables were most central in the eAD network model. Additionally, putative clusters of memory, language and semantic variables, and attention, processing speed and working memory variables arose in the models for the clinical groups. This exploratory study shows how psychometric network analysis can be used to model the relationships between neurocognitive variables across the eAD continuum and to generate hypotheses for future (dis)confirmatory research.
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Sala G, Inagaki H, Ishioka Y, Masui Y, Nakagawa T, Ishizaki T, Arai Y, Ikebe K, Kamide K, Gondo Y. The Psychometric Properties of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). SWISS JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1024/1421-0185/a000242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Abstract. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a test assessing global cognition in older adults which is often used by researchers and clinicians worldwide, although some of its psychometric properties have yet to be established. We focus on three fundamental aspects: the factorial structure of the MoCA, its general factor saturation, and the measurement invariance of the test. We administered the MoCA to a large sample of Japanese older adults clustered in three cohorts (69–71-year-olds, 79–81-year-olds, and 89–91-year-olds; N = 2,408). Our results show that the test has an overall stable hierarchical factorial structure with a general factor at its apex and satisfactory general-factor saturation. We also found measurement invariance across participants of different ages, educational levels, economic status, and sex. This comprehensive investigation thus supports the idea that the MoCA is a valid tool to assess global cognition in older adults of different socioeconomic status and age ranges.
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- Giovanni Sala
- Institute for Comprehensive Medical Science, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Keio University, Yokohama, Japan
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- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center for Supercentenarian Medical Research, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Graduate School of Human Sciences, University of Osaka, Osaka, Japan
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Gurnani AS, Lin SSH, Gavett BE. The Colorado Cognitive Assessment (CoCA): Development of an Advanced Neuropsychological Screening Tool. Arch Clin Neuropsychol 2020; 35:176-187. [PMID: 31711105 DOI: 10.1093/arclin/acz066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Revised: 09/18/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The Colorado Cognitive Assessment (CoCA) was designed to improve upon existing screening tests in a number of ways, including enhanced psychometric properties and minimization of bias across diverse groups. This paper describes the initial validation study of the CoCA, which seeks to describe the test; demonstrate its construct validity; measurement invariance to age, education, sex, and mood symptoms; and compare it to the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). METHOD Participants included 151 older adults (MAge = 71.21, SD = 8.05) who were administered the CoCA, MoCA, Judgment test from the Neuropsychological Assessment Battery (NAB), 15-item version of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15), and 10-item version of the Geriatric Anxiety Scale (GAS-10). RESULTS A single-factor confirmatory factor analysis model of the CoCA fit the data well, CFI = 0.955; RMSEA = 0.033. The CoCA factor score reliability was .84, compared to .74 for the MoCA. The CoCA had stronger disattenuated correlations with the MoCA (r = .79) and NAB Judgment (r = .47) and weaker correlations with the GDS-15 (r = -.36) and GAS-10 (r = -.15), supporting its construct validity. Finally, when analyzed using multiple-indicators, multiple-causes (MIMIC) modeling, the CoCA showed no evidence of measurement noninvariance, unlike the MoCA. CONCLUSIONS These results provide initial evidence to suggest that the CoCA is a valid cognitive screening tool that offers numerous advantages over the MoCA, including superior psychometric properties and measurement noninvariance. Additional validation and normative studies are warranted.
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- Ashita S Gurnani
- Department of Psychology, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO USA.,Departments of Psychiatry and Cognitive Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA.,Harvard Medical School, Boston MA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO USA.,School of Psychological Science, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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Furtado GE, Caldo A, Vieira-Pedrosa A, Letieri RV, Hogervorst E, Teixeira AM, Ferreira JP. Emotional Well-Being and Cognitive Function Have Robust Relationship With Physical Frailty in Institutionalized Older Women. Front Psychol 2020; 11:1568. [PMID: 32765358 PMCID: PMC7378677 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction Frailty associated to core dimensions of psychological well-being (PwB) has appeared as a possible new frailty phenotype named psychological frailty, implying a parallel to physical frailty (PF). Very little is known about the associations between mental well-being, especially emotional, mood, and self-perception dimensions, and the frailty syndrome in institutionalized older populations. The present study aims to examine the interlink between the PF phenotype and the core dimensions of PwB in Portuguese institution-dwelling older women. Methods Cross-sectional data were collected. A total of 358 older women, aged 75 years or more, were recruited from four nursing homes within the city of Coimbra and asked to complete a sociodemographic and a general health assessment survey. The main PwB dimensions were assessed in all participants: (i) global cognitive status was assessed using The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Neuropsychology Test, (ii) self-perception was screened using the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) and Global Self-Esteem Scale, (iii) CES-D of depression and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) were used to screen mood states, and (iv) subjective happiness, satisfaction with life, and attitudes to aging psychometric rating scales were used to screen for emotional well-being. The syndrome of PF was assessed using Fried’s PF phenotype that includes weight loss, weakness, slowness, exhaustion, and low physical activity (PA) level assessments. Results Frail older women had a poor score in all PwB outcomes, except for global self-esteem and satisfaction with life. A hierarchical regression model analysis showed that global cognitive status and emotional well-being of subjective happiness and attitude to aging showed a significant negative relationship with PF in both unadjusted and adjusted models (explaining 34 and 40% of variance, respectively). Conclusion Emotional well-being and global cognitive performance are strongly associated with PF. Implementing active lifestyle interventions to improve positive psychological outcomes using geriatric assessments could assist in the older institutionalized patients’ physical and mental health care.
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- Guilherme Eustáquio Furtado
- University of Coimbra - Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF, UID/PTD/04213/2019), Faculty of Sport Science and Physical Education (FCDEF-UC), Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra - Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF, UID/PTD/04213/2019), Faculty of Sport Science and Physical Education (FCDEF-UC), Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra - Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF, UID/PTD/04213/2019), Faculty of Sport Science and Physical Education (FCDEF-UC), Coimbra, Portugal
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- Multidisciplinary Research Nucleus in Physical Education (NIMEF), Physical Education Department, Federal University of Tocantins (UFT), Tocantinópolis, Brazil
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- Applied Cognitive Research NCSEM, Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom
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- University of Coimbra - Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF, UID/PTD/04213/2019), Faculty of Sport Science and Physical Education (FCDEF-UC), Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra - Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF, UID/PTD/04213/2019), Faculty of Sport Science and Physical Education (FCDEF-UC), Coimbra, Portugal
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Feter N, Alt R, Häfele CA, Silva MC, Rombaldi AJ. Effect of combined physical training on cognitive function in people with epilepsy: Results from a randomized controlled trial. Epilepsia 2020; 61:1649-1658. [DOI: 10.1111/epi.16588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Revised: 05/31/2020] [Accepted: 06/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Natan Feter
- Centre for Research on Exercise, Physical Activity, and Health School of Human Movement and Nutritional Sciences University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland Australia
- Superior School of Physical Education Federal University of Pelotas Pelotas Brazil
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- Superior School of Physical Education Federal University of Pelotas Pelotas Brazil
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- Superior School of Physical Education Federal University of Pelotas Pelotas Brazil
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- Superior School of Physical Education Federal University of Pelotas Pelotas Brazil
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- Superior School of Physical Education Federal University of Pelotas Pelotas Brazil
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Smith CR, Cavanagh J, Sheridan M, Grosset KA, Cullen B, Grosset DG. Factor structure of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment in Parkinson disease. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2020; 35:188-194. [PMID: 31736141 DOI: 10.1002/gps.5234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2019] [Accepted: 11/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a common tool for screening mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. Studies in multiple clinical groups provide evidence for various factor structures mapping to different cognitive domains. We tested the factor structure of the MoCA in a large cohort of early Parkinson disease (PD). MATERIALS AND METHODS Complete MoCA data were available from an observational cohort study for 1738 patients with recent-onset PD (64.6% male, mean age 67.6, SD 9.2). Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was applied to test previously defined two-factor, six-factor, and three-factor models in the full sample and in a subgroup with possible cognitive impairment (MoCA < 26). Secondary analysis used exploratory factor analysis (EFA; principal factors with oblique rotation). RESULTS The mean MoCA score was 25.3 (SD 3.4, range 10-30). Fit statistics in the six-factor model (χ2 /df 17.77, root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA] 0.10, comparative fit index [CFI] 0.74, Tucker-Lewis index [TLI] 0.69, standardised root mean square residual [SRMR] 0.07) indicated poorer fit than did previous studies. Findings were similar in the two-factor and three-factor models. EFA suggested an alternative six-factor solution (short-term recall, visuospatial-executive, attention/working memory, verbal-executive, orientation, and expressive language), although CFA did not support the validity of the new model. CONCLUSIONS The factor structure of the MoCA in early PD was not consistent with that of previous research. This may reflect higher cognitive performance and differing demographics in our sample. The results do not support a clear, clinically relevant factor structure in an early PD group, suggesting that the MoCA should be followed with detailed assessment to obtain domain-specific cognitive profiles.
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- Callum R Smith
- Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Division of Old Age Psychiatry, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Glasgow, UK
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Neurology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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Pinto TCC, Machado L, Costa MLG, Santos MSP, Bulgacov TM, Rolim APP, Silva GA, Rodrigues-Júnior AL, Sougey EB, Ximenes RCC. Accuracy and Psychometric Properties of the Brazilian Version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment as a Brief Screening Tool for Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease in the Initial Stages in the Elderly. Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord 2020; 47:366-374. [PMID: 31466064 DOI: 10.1159/000501308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2019] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the applicability and the psychometric properties of Montreal Cognitive Assessment Brazilian Version (MoCA-BR) in the elderly, as well as comparing its accuracy as a tracking test for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild Alzheimer's disease (AD) with the accuracy of Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). METHOD A transversal study was performed in 4 reference medical centers that care for the elderly. In all, 229 elderly participated in the study. To select the sample, the clinical history of the elderly, Pfeffer Functional Activities Questionnaire, and neuropsychological battery, apart from MMSE and MoCA-BR cognitive tests, were selected. The elderly were classified into control, MCI, and mild AD groups. RESULTS There was a significant statistical difference between the MoCA-BR scores of the elderly and the control group, MCI, and mild AD (p < 0.001). The Cronbach alpha for MoCA-BR was 0.77, indicating a good internal consistency. The test-retest reliability was elevated, with intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) 0.91. The inter-examiner reliability was excellent (ICC 0.96). The area under curve of the receiver operating characteristics curve was 0.95, when evaluating the ability of MoCA-BR to discriminate between the elderly with cognitive impairment and cognitively healthy elderly. CONCLUSIONS The results of the study show that the Brazilian version of MoCA is a reliable cognitive tracking tool and is accurate for the detection of MCI and early stage AD, with good applicability on the elderly with education equal to or more than 4 years and adequate to discriminate between cognitively healthy elderly, and those with MCI and mild, proving to be superior to MMSE in tracking MCI and similar to this test when tracking mild AD.
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- Tiago Coimbra Costa Pinto
- Post-Graduate Program in Neuropsychiatry and Behavioural Science at the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil, .,University Hospital Doctor Washington Antônio de Barros of Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, Brazil, .,Faculdade de Medicina da Estácio de Juazeiro, Juazeiro, Brazil,
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- Post-Graduate Program in Neuropsychiatry and Behavioural Science at the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Neuropsychiatry and Behavioural Science at the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil.,Post-Graduate Program in Gerontology at the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Neuropsychiatry and Behavioural Science at the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Neuropsychiatry and Behavioural Science at the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Neuropsychiatry and Behavioural Science at the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Nutrition Clinical at the Universidade de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Neuropsychiatry and Behavioural Science at the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil.,Busca Vida Clinical Gerontology, Recife, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Neuropsychiatry and Behavioural Science at the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Neuropsychiatry and Behavioural Science at the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
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Borda MG, Reyes-Ortiz C, Pérez-Zepeda MU, Patino-Hernandez D, Gómez-Arteaga C, Cano-Gutiérrez CA. Educational level and its Association with the domains of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test. Aging Ment Health 2019; 23:1300-1306. [PMID: 30449144 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2018.1488940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Objective: To explore the association between educational level and the scores obtained in each of the domains of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment test. Methods: This is a secondary analysis of the SABE/2012 Bogotá survey; a cross-sectional study including 2000 subjects aged ≥60years. The MoCA test was the dependent variable and was stratified by cognitive domains, incorrect answers and scores were considered. Educational level was assessed through years of formal education. Age, sex and selected medical conditions were also included to adjust the multivariate models. Bivariate analyses, fitted logistic and linear regression models were employed for analyzing association between these variables. Results: The proportion of incorrect answers increased as schooling years decreased and as age increased. In the multivariate analysis, visuospatial and executive function were the most affected domains. Educational level displayed less influence than age on short memory-recall task (standardized beta 0.19 vs -0.24). Educational level showed a greater influence than age on no-memory tasks (the sum of all other domains; standardized beta 0.50 vs -0.29). Conclusions: It seems logical to consider that performance in most domains of the MoCA is influenced by years of education. Therefore, low scores on these tasks could lead to low total MoCA scores and thus to bias and over diagnosis of cognitive impairment in patients with lower educational levels. Memory-recall domain is not affected much by education and applying it separately could be useful in patients with low educational level in whom we suspect memory impairment.
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- Miguel Germán Borda
- a Semillero de Neurociencias y Envejecimiento, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana , Bogotá , Colombia.,b Instituto de Envejecimiento, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana , Bogotá , Colombia.,c Unidad de Geriatría, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio , Bogotá , Colombia.,d Centre for Age-Related Medicine (SESAM) , Stavanger University Hospital , Stavanger , Norway
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- e The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston , Houston , TX , USA
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- a Semillero de Neurociencias y Envejecimiento, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana , Bogotá , Colombia.,f Geriatric Epidemiology Research Department, Instituto Nacional De Geriatría , Mexico City , Mexico.,g School of Medicine, Health Sciences Faculty, Universidad Anáhuac del Norte , Mexico City , Mexico
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- a Semillero de Neurociencias y Envejecimiento, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana , Bogotá , Colombia.,b Instituto de Envejecimiento, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana , Bogotá , Colombia
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- b Instituto de Envejecimiento, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana , Bogotá , Colombia.,c Unidad de Geriatría, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio , Bogotá , Colombia
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- a Semillero de Neurociencias y Envejecimiento, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana , Bogotá , Colombia.,b Instituto de Envejecimiento, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana , Bogotá , Colombia.,c Unidad de Geriatría, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio , Bogotá , Colombia
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Baccaro A, Wang YP, Brunoni AR, Candido M, Conforto AB, da Costa Leite C, Lotufo PA, Benseñor IM, Goulart AC. Does stroke laterality predict major depression and cognitive impairment after stroke? Two-year prospective evaluation in the EMMA study. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry 2019; 94:109639. [PMID: 31075348 DOI: 10.1016/j.pnpbp.2019.109639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2018] [Revised: 04/25/2019] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Depression and cognitive impairment are common conditions following stroke. We aimed to evaluate stroke laterality as predictor of post-stroke depression (PSD) and cognitive impairment (PCI) in a stroke cohort. Major depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9, score ≥ 10) and cognitive impairment (Modified Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status, score < 14) were evaluated at 6 months and yearly up to 2 years. Survival analyses were performed by Kaplan-Meier curves and Cox logistic regression models, adjusted for potential confounders (cumulative hazard ratio, HR; 95% confidence interval, CI), for the likelihood of subsequent PSD or PCI progression at 6 months and 2 years, according to stroke laterality (right hemisphere-reference). Among 100 stroke patients, we found 19% had PSD and 38% had PCI 2 years after stroke. Most participants (53%) presented right-sided stroke. However, right-sided stroke was not associated with PSD or PCI. Overall, left-sided stroke was an independent and long-term predictor of PCI, but not of major depression. Left-sided stroke was associated with a high probability of PCI (42.6% and 53.2%, respectively at 6 months and 2 years, p-log-rank: 0.002). The HR of PCI due to left-sided stroke was 3.25 (95%CI, 1.30-8.12) at 6 months and remained almost the same at 2 years (HR,3.22;95%CI, 1.43-7.28). The risk of having worse cognition status increased by >3 times, 2 years after stroke. The results support the hypothesis that involvement of networks in the left, but not in the right hemisphere, contribute to long-term cognitive impairment. Lesion laterality did not influence the risk of PSD.
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- Alessandra Baccaro
- Center for Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Hospital Universitário, University of São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Hospital das Clínicas, Medical School, University of São Paulo, Brazil; Laboratory of Medical Investigations of Psychopharmacology and Clinical Psychophysiology (LIM23), Medical School, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Center for Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Hospital Universitário, University of São Paulo, Brazil; Institute of Psychiatry, Hospital das Clínicas, Medical School, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Center for Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Hospital Universitário, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital das Clínicas, Medical School, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Apoio à Pesquisa em Neurociência Aplicada (NAPNA), University of São Paulo, Brazil; Medical School, University of São Paulo, Brazil; Institute of Radiology and Oncology, Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Center for Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Hospital Universitário, University of São Paulo, Brazil; Medical School, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Center for Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Hospital Universitário, University of São Paulo, Brazil; Medical School, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Center for Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Hospital Universitário, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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Hale K, Østbye T, Perera B, Bradley R, Maselko J. A Novel Adaptation of the HOME Inventory for Elders: The Importance of the Home Environment Across the Life Course. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:E2826. [PMID: 31398802 PMCID: PMC6719999 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16162826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Revised: 07/27/2019] [Accepted: 07/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The context in which dependents, regardless of age, receive care affects their health. This study adapted the Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment (HOME) Inventory, originally designed for child development research, to assess the quality of stimulation and support available to elders in their habitual households in Sri Lanka. Whether the adapted domains correlated with indicators of health and well-being in ways consistent with the child development literature was then examined. Through mixed-methods research based on 248 household surveys, four focus groups, and 15 interviews, three domains emerged: Physical Environment, Variety of Stimulation, and Emotional and Verbal Responsiveness. Regression modeling revealed that a higher quality physical home environment correlated with two measures of cognitive function after adjusting for covariates, but no consistent association with two psychological well-being scales. In contrast, higher Variety of Stimulation scores correlated with better cognitive function and lower psychological distress. There was no consistent correlation between Responsiveness and selected health outcomes. Qualitative data indicate that elders are active household contributors who strive to achieve harmonious relations with coresident kin. These findings reveal notable synergies between early and late life efforts to improve cognitive and psychological health, and highlight household considerations for future healthy aging research.
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- Kathryn Hale
- Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USA
- Center for Aging Research and Education, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore 169857, Singapore
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- Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Psychology, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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Vissoci JRN, de Oliveira LP, Gafaar T, Haglund MM, Mvungi M, Mmbaga BT, Staton CA. Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the MMSE and MoCA questionnaires in Tanzanian Swahili for a traumatic brain injury population. BMC Neurol 2019; 19:57. [PMID: 30961532 PMCID: PMC6454609 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-019-1283-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2018] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the most common cause of injury-related death and disability globally, and a common sequelae is cognitive impairment. Addressing post-TBI cognitive deficits is crucial because they affect rehabilitation outcomes, but doing this requires valid and reliable cognitive assessment measures. However, no such instrument has been validated in Tanzania's TBI population. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) are two commonly used instruments to measure cognitive impairment, and there have been a few studies reporting their use in post-TBI cognitive assessment. Our aim was to report the psychometric properties of the Swahili version of both scales amongst the TBI population in Tanzania. METHODS A cross-cultural adaptation committee participated in the translation and content validation process for both questionnaires. Our patient sample consisted of 192 adults with TBI who were admitted to Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center (KCMC) in Tanzania. Confirmatory factor analysis, reliability and external validity were evaluated. RESULTS MoCA showed adequate factor loadings (values > 0.50 for all items except items 7 & 10) and adequate reliability (values > 0.70). Factor loadings for most of the MMSE items were below 0.5 and internal consistency was medium (< 0.7). Polychoric correlation between MMSE and MoCA was strong, positive and statistically significant (r = 0.68, p = 0.001); correlation with the cognitive subscale of FIM indicated moderately positive relationships - MMSE (r = 0.35, p = 0.001) and MoCA (r = 0.43, p = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS With the exception of the language and memory items, MoCA is a valid and reliable instrument for cognitive impairment screening in Tanzania's adult TBI population. On the other hand, MMSE does not appear to be an appropriate tool in this patient group, but its positive correlations with MoCA and cFIM indicate similar theoretical concepts. Both instruments require further validation studies to prove their predictive ability for screening cognitive impairment before they are considered suitable for clinical use.
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- Joao Ricardo Nickenig Vissoci
- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
- Duke Emergency Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, 27710, USA.
- Division of Global Neurosurgery and Neuroscience, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
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- Duke University School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
- Division of Global Neurosurgery and Neuroscience, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center, Moshi, Tanzania
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- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center, Moshi, Tanzania
- Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute, Moshi, Tanzania
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- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
- Duke Emergency Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, 27710, USA
- Division of Global Neurosurgery and Neuroscience, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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Baccaro A, Wang YP, Candido M, Conforto AB, Brunoni AR, Leite CDC, Busatto Filho G, Lotufo PA, Benseñor IM, Goulart AC. Post-stroke depression and cognitive impairment: Study design and preliminary findings in a Brazilian prospective stroke cohort (EMMA study). J Affect Disord 2019; 245:72-81. [PMID: 30368073 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2018.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2018] [Revised: 09/13/2018] [Accepted: 10/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Post-stroke depression (PSD) and cognitive impairment (PCI) are common conditions. This study aims to describe the protocol and preliminary findings of an investigation into factors associated with PSD and PCI 1-3 months after stroke (subacute phase) in survivors from the Study of Stroke Mortality and Morbidity (EMMA study). METHODS Stroke patients underwent to clinical and neurological evaluations on admission to hospital. Cerebral magnetic resonance and biomarkers (serotonin, BDNF, IL-6 and IL-18) were carried out in the subacute phase. DSM-IV major depression for the diagnosis of PSD, cognitive functioning for the diagnosis of PCI and functional disability were also recorded at same time. RESULTS Of the 103 eligible patients, 85.4% had ischemic stroke and 73.7% had first-ever stroke. In the subacute phase, 27.2% had PCI and 13.6% had current PSD (5.8% with 'first episode' and 7.8% with 'recurrent' depression). PCI was associated with low education (0-7 years of formal education: 75%) and ageing (median age: 70; interquartile range: 59-75 y-old). Left-sided stroke was more frequently associated with increased PCI than right-sided stroke (71.4% vs. 28.4%, p = 0.005). PSD was neither associated with stroke laterality nor tentorial area. Overall, biomarkers levels were not alterated in patients with PSD and PCI. LIMITATIONS Findings are based on small sample and less disabled stroke participants, e.g. those without aphasia and deafness. CONCLUSIONS Findings reinforce the need of early recognition and rehabilitation of PCI and PSD, mainly among those less educated and with left-sided stroke. PSD might occur through a pathophysiological pathway other than classical depression.
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- Alessandra Baccaro
- Center for Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Hospital Universitario, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil; Laboratory of Psychiatric Neuroimaging (LIM21), Departamento de Psiquiatria, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Medical School, Brazil.
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Hospital das Clinicas, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Medical School, Brazil; Laboratory of Medical Investigations of Psychopharmacology and Clinical Psychophysiology (LIM23), Universidade de Sao Paulo, Medical School, Brazil
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- Center for Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Hospital Universitario, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital das Clinicas, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Medical School, Brazil
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- Center for Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Hospital Universitario, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil; Institute of Psychiatry, Hospital das Clinicas, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Medical School, Brazil
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- Medical School, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil; Nucleo de Apoio a Pesquisa em Neurociencia Aplicada (NAPNA), Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil; Institute of Radiology and Oncology, Hospital das Clinicas, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Psychiatric Neuroimaging (LIM21), Departamento de Psiquiatria, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Medical School, Brazil; Institute of Psychiatry, Hospital das Clinicas, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Medical School, Brazil; Medical School, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil; Nucleo de Apoio a Pesquisa em Neurociencia Aplicada (NAPNA), Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Center for Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Hospital Universitario, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil; Medical School, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Center for Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Hospital Universitario, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil; Medical School, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Center for Clinical and Epidemiological Research, Hospital Universitario, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Gomes GCV, Simões MDS, Lin SM, Bacha JMR, Viveiro LAP, Varise EM, Carvas Junior N, Lange B, Jacob Filho W, Pompeu JE. Feasibility, safety, acceptability, and functional outcomes of playing Nintendo Wii Fit PlusTM for frail older adults: A randomized feasibility clinical trial. Maturitas 2018; 118:20-28. [DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2018.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Revised: 09/17/2018] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Souza MFDS, Bacha JMR, Silva KGD, Freitas TBD, Torriani-Pasin C, Pompeu JE. Effects of virtual rehabilitation on cognition and quality of life of patients with Parkinson’s disease. FISIOTERAPIA EM MOVIMENTO 2018. [DOI: 10.1590/1980-5918.031.ao12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Abstract Introduction: Parkinson’s disease causes progressive decline of motor and cognitive functions leading to a decrease in the independence and quality of life of people affected. Training through virtual reality is proving effective, as it promotes cognitive and motor stimuli, which can be beneficial for these individuals, improving their quality of life. Objective: To analyze the effects of virtual reality on the cognition and quality of life of patients with Parkinson’s disease. Methods: A total of 11 individuals with a mean age of 65 (9.6) years classified in stages 1 to 3 of the Hoehn and Yahr Scale participated in this study. The subjects participated in fourteen sessions lasting one hour, twice a week for seven weeks in which they practiced four games of Kinect Adventures!. They were evaluated before, immediately after the intervention and 30 days after the intervention. Cognition was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Scale (MoCA) and quality of life was assessed using the Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39). Results: Only PDQ-39 activities from the domain of daily living demonstrated a statistically significant improvement. The MoCA scores, in general, remained the same. Conclusion: Although virtual reality training promoted improvement in PDQ-39 activities in the daily life domain, it was not effective in the other domains assessed for quality of life and cognition.
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Liu J, Zhu Y, Qu B. Reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the Medical Outcomes Study HIV Health Survey (MOS-HIV) in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in China. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0201177. [PMID: 30044881 PMCID: PMC6059461 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0201177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2017] [Accepted: 07/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Medical Outcomes Study HIV Health Survey (MOS-HIV) in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in mainland China. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 646 PLWHA between May 2015 and March 2016 in Dalian, Ningbo, and Zhengzhou City, China. The MOS-HIV includes 35 items and measures 10 scales. These ten scales can be effectively calculated under two summary scale scores, the physical health score (PHS) and the mental health score (MHS), with the physical functioning, pain and role functioning scales contributing to the PHS, the mental health, health distress, quality of life and cognitive function scales contributing to the MHS, and the energy/fatigue, general health and social functioning contributing to both factors. Reliability was measured in terms of internal consistency and test-retest reliability. The internal consistency of the questionnaire was analyzed using Cronbach's α coefficient, and test-retest reliability was assessed using Pearson's correlation coefficient. Validity was analyzed via construct validity, convergent and discriminant validity, and known group validity. Confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were used to test construct validity. A multiple-group CFA analysis was conducted to investigate whether the MOS-HIV measured the same constructs across gender groups. RESULTS The MOS-HIV questionnaire was reliable and valid. Reliability of the PHS and MHS scales was 0.87 and 0.89, respectively. While the Cronbach's α coefficients for each of the dimensions were > 0.70. According to the results of the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), the hypothesized model was acceptable. The instrument showed factorial invariance across gender groups. All correlation coefficients were greater than 0.40, with a range of 0.60-0.94. The correlation coefficients observed between items and other dimensions were lower than the coefficients for the correlations between items and hypothesized dimensions for all scales, suggesting good convergent and discriminant validity. Patients with CD4 counts >500 cells/mm3 demonstrated better QOL than those with lower CD4 counts on six scales and the PHS (p<0.05) and symptomatic respondents had significantly lower scores than asymptomatic respondents on all the scales except health transition scales (p<0.05) suggesting good known group validity. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study provide evidence that the MOS-HIV may be an acceptable, valid and reliable instrument for evaluating QOL of PLWHA in mainland China.
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- Jie Liu
- Department of Health Statistics, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Health Statistics, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Health Statistics, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, P.R. China
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Bacha JMR, Gomes GCV, de Freitas TB, Viveiro LAP, da Silva KG, Bueno GC, Varise EM, Torriani-Pasin C, Alonso AC, Luna NMS, D'Andrea Greve JM, Pompeu JE. Effects of Kinect Adventures Games Versus Conventional Physical Therapy on Postural Control in Elderly People: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Games Health J 2018; 7:24-36. [DOI: 10.1089/g4h.2017.0065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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- Jéssica Maria Ribeiro Bacha
- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Motor Behavior, School of Physical Education and Sports, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Neuroscience and Behavior, Psychology Institute, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Neuroscience and Behavior, Psychology Institute, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pedagogy of the Human Body; Laboratary of Motor Behavior, School of Physical Education and Sports, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Feeney J, Savva GM, O'Regan C, King-Kallimanis B, Cronin H, Kenny RA. Measurement Error, Reliability, and Minimum Detectable Change in the Mini-Mental State Examination, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, and Color Trails Test among Community Living Middle-Aged and Older Adults. J Alzheimers Dis 2018; 53:1107-14. [PMID: 27258421 DOI: 10.3233/jad-160248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Knowing the reliability of cognitive tests, particularly those commonly used in clinical practice, is important in order to interpret the clinical significance of a change in performance or a low score on a single test. OBJECTIVE To report the intra-class correlation (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM) and minimum detectable change (MDC) for the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), and Color Trails Test (CTT) among community dwelling older adults. METHODS 130 participants aged 55 and older without severe cognitive impairment underwent two cognitive assessments between two and four months apart. Half the group changed rater between assessments and half changed time of day. RESULTS Mean (standard deviation) MMSE was 28.1 (2.1) at baseline and 28.4 (2.1) at repeat. Mean (SD) MoCA increased from 24.8 (3.6) to 25.2 (3.6). There was a rater effect on CTT, but not on the MMSE or MoCA. The SEM of the MMSE was 1.0, leading to an MDC (based on a 95% confidence interval) of 3 points. The SEM of the MoCA was 1.5, implying an MDC95 of 4 points. MoCA (ICC = 0.81) was more reliable than MMSE (ICC = 0.75), but all tests examined showed substantial within-patient variation. CONCLUSION An individual's score would have to change by greater than or equal to 3 points on the MMSE and 4 points on the MoCA for the rater to be confident that the change was not due to measurement error. This has important implications for epidemiologists and clinicians in dementia screening and diagnosis.
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- Joanne Feeney
- Centre for Public Health, Queens University Belfast, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, UK.,The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing, Lincoln Gate, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing, Lincoln Gate, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland.,School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, UK
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- The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing, Lincoln Gate, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing, Lincoln Gate, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing, Lincoln Gate, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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- The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing, Lincoln Gate, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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Saba RA, Yared JH, Doring TM, Phys M, Borges V, Ferraz HB. Diffusion tensor imaging of brain white matter in Huntington gene mutation individuals. ARQUIVOS DE NEURO-PSIQUIATRIA 2017; 75:503-508. [PMID: 28813079 DOI: 10.1590/0004-282x20170085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2016] [Accepted: 04/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Objective To evaluate the role of the involvement of white matter tracts in huntingtin gene mutation patients as a potential biomarker of the progression of the disease. Methods We evaluated 34 participants (11 symptomatic huntingtin gene mutation, 12 presymptomatic huntingtin gene mutation, and 11 controls). We performed brain magnetic resonance imaging to assess white matter integrity using diffusion tensor imaging, with measurement of fractional anisotropy. Results We observed a significant decrease of fractional anisotropy in the cortical spinal tracts, corona radiate, corpus callosum, external capsule, thalamic radiations, superior and inferior longitudinal fasciculus, and inferior frontal-occipital fasciculus in the Huntington disease group compared to the control and presymptomatic groups. Reduction of fractional anisotropy is indicative of a degenerative process and axonal loss. There was no statistically significant difference between the presymptomatic and control groups. Conclusion White matter integrity is affected in huntingtin gene mutation symptomatic individuals, but other studies with larger samples are required to assess its usefulness in the progression of the neurodegenerative process.
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- Roberta Arb Saba
- Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Disciplina de Neurologia, São Paulo SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Disciplina de Neurologia, São Paulo SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Disciplina de Neurologia, São Paulo SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Disciplina de Neurologia, São Paulo SP, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Disciplina de Neurologia, São Paulo SP, Brasil
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Silva KG, De Freitas TB, Doná F, Ganança FF, Ferraz HB, Torriani-Pasin C, Pompeu JE. Effects of virtual rehabilitation versus conventional physical therapy on postural control, gait, and cognition of patients with Parkinson's disease: study protocol for a randomized controlled feasibility trial. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2017; 3:68. [PMID: 29225912 PMCID: PMC5719545 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-017-0210-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2017] [Accepted: 11/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background There is an association among postural instability, gait dysfunction, and cognitive impairment in subjects with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Difficulty in dividing attention, response inhibition, and visuospatial attention deficiencies may contribute to the impairment of motor performance during daily activities. There are strong evidences that physical therapy can prevent physical and cognitive decline in individuals with PD. Recently, the European Physiotherapy Guideline (EPG) was developed based on randomized clinical trials about the effectiveness of the physical therapy to improve the functional deficiencies of individuals with PD. The EPG did not include the use of promising new intervention as virtual reality in PD due the lack of studies about its safety, feasibility and effectiveness. Therefore, this study protocol had as objective to evaluate the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of a physical therapy program-based on the European Physiotherapy Guideline (EPG) compared to Kinect-based training on postural control, gait, cognition, and quality of life (QoL) of Individuals with PD. Methods/design A single-blind, parallel, randomized, controlled feasibility trial will be conducted with a sample of 32 individuals diagnosed with idiopathic PD. Participants will be allocated into control group (CG) and experimental group (EG). The intervention of the CG will be conventional physical therapy, and the intervention of the EG will be a supervised practice of five Kinect games. Both groups will perform 14 sessions of 1 h each one, twice a week over 7 weeks. Process outcomes will be safety, feasibility, adherence, and acceptability. Safety will be assessed by the proportion of participants who experienced intervention-related adverse events or any serious adverse event during the study period. Feasibility will be assessed through the scores of the games recorded in all training sessions. Adherence will be assessed through the participant’s attendance. Acceptability will be the motivation of the participants regarding the interventions. Clinical outcomes will be (1) postural control, (2) cognitive function, (3) balance, (4) gait, and (5) QoL. Individuals will be assessed pre- and post-interventions and after 30 days by a blinded evaluator. Discussion This protocol will clarify if an intervention based on Kinect games will be feasible, safe, and acceptable for individuals with PD compared to conventional physical therapy. We will verify whether the proposed interventions can improve clinical outcomes as postural control, gait, cognition, and QoL of individuals with PD. Our hypothesis is that both Kinect games and conventional physical therapy will be feasible, safe, and acceptable for individuals with PD and will promote positive clinical effects. The results of this feasibility study will be used to design a future definitive clinical trial. Trial registration Unique identification number in WHO Trial Registration: U1111-1171-0371. Brazilian Clinical Trial Registration Number RBR-27kqv5, registration date: February, 2016. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s40814-017-0210-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Keyte Guedes Silva
- Department of Neuroscience and Behavior, Institute of Psychology, University of São Paulo, 1721 Professor Mello de Morais Avenue, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP 05508-030 Brazil
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- Motor Behavior Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sports, University of São Paulo, 65 Professor Mello Moraes Avenue, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP 05508-030 Brazil
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- Anhanguera Educational, 3305 Raimundo Pereira de Magalhães Avenue, Pirituba, São Paulo, SP 05145-200 Brazil
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Federal University of São Paulo, 947 Pedro de Toledo Street, Vila Clementino, São Paulo, SP 04039-002 Brazil
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- Department of Neurology, Federal University of São Paulo, 650 Pedro de Toledo Street, Vila Clementino, São Paulo, SP 04039-002 Brazil
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- Motor Behavior Laboratory, School of Physical Education and Sports, University of São Paulo, 65 Professor Mello Moraes Avenue, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP 05508-030 Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, 51 Cipotânea Street, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP 05360-000 Brazil
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Detection and Differentiation of Frontotemporal Dementia and Related Disorders From Alzheimer Disease Using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord 2017; 30:258-63. [PMID: 26523712 DOI: 10.1097/wad.0000000000000119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a cognitive screening tool used by practitioners worldwide. The efficacy of the MoCA for screening frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and related disorders is unknown. The objectives were: (1) to determine whether the MoCA detects cognitive impairment (CI) in FTD subjects; (2) to determine whether Alzheimer disease (AD) and FTD subtypes and related disorders can be parsed using the MoCA; and (3) describe longitudinal MoCA performance by subtype. We extracted demographic and testing data from a database of patients referred to a cognitive neurology clinic who met criteria for probable AD or FTD (N=192). Logistic regression was used to determine whether dementia subtypes were associated with overall scores, subscores, or combinations of subscores on the MoCA. Initial MoCA results demonstrated CI in the majority of FTD subjects (87%). FTD subjects (N=94) performed better than AD subjects (N=98) on the MoCA (mean scores: 18.1 vs. 16.3; P=0.02). Subscores parsed many, but not all subtypes. FTD subjects had a larger decline on the MoCA within 13 to 36 months than AD subjects (P=0.02). The results indicate that the MoCA is a useful tool to identify and track progression of CI in FTD. Further, the data informs future research on scoring models for the MoCA to enhance cognitive screening and detection of FTD patients.
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Gomes GCV, Bacha JMR, do Socorro Simões M, Lin SM, Viveiro LAP, Varise EM, Filho WJ, Pompeu JE. Feasibility, safety, acceptability, and functional outcomes of playing Nintendo Wii Fit Plus™ for frail elderly: study protocol for a feasibility trial. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2017; 3:41. [PMID: 29085661 PMCID: PMC5654058 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-017-0184-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2017] [Accepted: 09/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Frailty can be defined as a medical syndrome with multiple causes and contributors, characterized by diminished strength and endurance and reduced physiological function that increases the vulnerability to develop functional dependency and/or death. Studies have shown that the most commonly studied exercise protocol for frail older adults is the multimodal training. Interactive video games (IVGs) involve tasks in virtual environments that combine physical and cognitive demands in an attractive and challenging way. The aim of this study will be to evaluate the feasibility, safety, acceptability, and functional outcomes of playing Nintendo Wii Fit PlusTM (NWFP) for frail older adults. Methods/design The study is a randomized controlled, parallel group, feasibility trial. Participants will be randomly assigned to the experimental group (EG) and control group (CG). The EG will participate in 14 training sessions, each lasting 50 min, twice a week. In each training session, the participants will play five games, with three attempts at each game. The first attempt will be performed with the assistance of a physical therapist to correct the movements and posture of the patients and subsequent attempts will be performed independently. Scores achieved in the games will be recorded. The participants will be evaluated by a blinded physical therapist at three moments: before and after intervention and 30 days after the end of the intervention (follow-up). We will assess the feasibility, acceptability, safety, and clinical outcomes (postural control, gait, cognition, quality of life, mood, and fear of falling). Discussion Due to the deficiencies in multiple systems, studies have shown that multimodal interventions including motor-cognitive stimulation can improve the mobility of frail elderly adults. IVGs, among them the NWFP, are considered as a multimodal motor-cognitive intervention that can potentially improve motor and cognitive functions in the frail elderly. However, there is still no evidence in the literature that proves the feasibility, safety, acceptability, and functional outcomes of this intervention in frail elderly individuals. Trial registration Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (RBR-823rst). World Health Organization Trial Registration Data Set (Additional file 1). Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s40814-017-0184-1) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Gisele Cristine Vieira Gomes
- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, 51th Cipotânea Street, University City, Sao Paulo, 05360-000 Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, 51th Cipotânea Street, University City, Sao Paulo, 05360-000 Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, 51th Cipotânea Street, University City, Sao Paulo, 05360-000 Brazil
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- Department of Frail Syndrome, School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, 255, Doctor Olívio Pires Campos Street, Sao Paulo, 05403-000 Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, 51th Cipotânea Street, University City, Sao Paulo, 05360-000 Brazil
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- Department of Neuroscience and Behavior, University of Sao Paulo, 1721, Professor Mello de Morais Avenue, University City, Sao Paulo, 05508-030 Brazil
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- Department of Frail Syndrome, School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, 255, Doctor Olívio Pires Campos Street, Sao Paulo, 05403-000 Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo, 51th Cipotânea Street, University City, Sao Paulo, 05360-000 Brazil
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Borges J, Moreira J, Moreira A, Santos A, Abelha FJ. Impacto do declínio cognitivo pós‐operatório na qualidade de vida: estudo prospectivo. Braz J Anesthesiol 2017; 67:362-369. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjan.2016.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2015] [Accepted: 07/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Xiao L, Gao Y, Zhang L, Chen P, Sun X. The relationship between cognitive function and quality of life in euthymic Chinese patients with bipolar disorder. Psychiatry Res 2016; 246:427-431. [PMID: 27788464 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2016.10.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2016] [Revised: 10/05/2016] [Accepted: 10/17/2016] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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This study aimed to identify the relationship between cognitive function and quality of life (QOL) in Chinese patients with bipolar disorder (BD) in the remission stage, by adopting disease-specific instruments. The remission stage was assessed using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD) and the Bech-Rafaelsen Mania Rating Scale (BRMS). One hundred euthymic bipolar patients and 115 healthy controls completed the "cognitive complaints in bipolar disorder rating assessment"(COBRA), Montreal Cognitive Assessment scale (MoCA), and "Brief version of Quality of Life in Bipolar Disorder" (Bref QOL.BD), which were used to assess the subjective cognitive function, objective cognitive function, and QOL, respectively. Compared to the healthy controls, the patient group had significantly lower total scores on both MoCA and Brief QOL.BD, and higher total score of COBRA. After controlling the influence of mood symptoms (HAMD and BRMS), both objective (MoCA) and subjective (COBRA) cognitive function could predict QOL significantly when entered either separately or simultaneously into hierarchical multiple regression models. When entered simultaneously, cognitive function explained 21% of the variance in QOL. The findings indicated that both objective and subjective cognitive function could influence QOL in euthymic bipolar patients, so continuous cognitive-improving interventions could help euthymic bipolar patients improve their QOL.
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- Lin Xiao
- School of Nursing, Southern Medical University, 1023 Sha Tai South road, Bai Yun district, Guang Zhou, Guangdong province 510515, China.
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- School of Nursing, Southern Medical University, 1023 Sha Tai South road, Bai Yun district, Guang Zhou, Guangdong province 510515, China
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- School of Nursing, Southern Medical University, 1023 Sha Tai South road, Bai Yun district, Guang Zhou, Guangdong province 510515, China.
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- School of Nursing, Southern Medical University, 1023 Sha Tai South road, Bai Yun district, Guang Zhou, Guangdong province 510515, China
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- School of Nursing, Southern Medical University, 1023 Sha Tai South road, Bai Yun district, Guang Zhou, Guangdong province 510515, China
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Evaluation of a Brief Survey Instrument for Assessing Subtle Differences in Cognitive Function Among Older Adults. Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord 2016; 29:317-24. [PMID: 25390883 DOI: 10.1097/wad.0000000000000068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Most measures of cognitive function used in large-scale surveys of older adults have limited ability to detect subtle differences across cognitive domains, and standard clinical instruments are impractical to administer in general surveys. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) can address this need, but has limitations in a survey context. Therefore, we developed a survey adaptation of the MoCA, called the MoCA-SA, and describe its psychometric properties in a large national survey. Using a pretest sample of older adults (n=120), we reduced MoCA administration time by 26%, developed a model to accurately estimate full MoCA scores from the MoCA-SA, and tested the model in an independent clinical sample (n=93). The validated 18-item MoCA-SA was then administered to community-dwelling adults aged 62 to 91 as part of the National Social life Health and Aging Project Wave 2 sample (n=3196). In National Social life Health and Aging Project Wave 2, the MoCA-SA had good internal reliability (Cronbach α=0.76). Using item-response models, survey-adapted items captured a broad range of cognitive abilities and functioned similarly across sex, education, and ethnic groups. Results demonstrate that the MoCA-SA can be administered reliably in a survey setting while preserving sensitivity to a broad range of cognitive abilities and similar performance across demographic subgroups.
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Marceau EM, Lunn J, Berry J, Kelly PJ, Solowij N. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is Sensitive to Head Injury and Cognitive Impairment in a Residential Alcohol and Other Drug Therapeutic Community. J Subst Abuse Treat 2016; 66:30-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2016.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2015] [Revised: 02/22/2016] [Accepted: 03/18/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Wang C, Zhu J, Cai Y, Cui D, Wang Q, Mao Z. Community-Based Study of the Relationship Between Social Capital and Cognitive Function in Wuhan, China. Asia Pac J Public Health 2016; 28:717-724. [PMID: 27029384 DOI: 10.1177/1010539516640351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The present study aimed to detect the association between social capital and cognitive function in elderly residents with/without mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in Wuhan, China. A cross-sectional study was conducted for data collection in 2014. A sample of 1156 participants entered the study. Cognitive function was assessed using the Chinese version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. A modified instrument scale was used to measure bonding and bridging social capital. The results indicated that participants without MCI had higher social capital scores (45.2 ± 8.3) than those with MCI (37.0 ± 6.3; P < .001). With adjustments for relevant confounders, the multiple logistic regression model showed that participants with a bonding social capital score that ranged from 17 to 24 had an odds ratio (OR) for MCI of 0.38 (95% CI = 0.04-0.79); those with a score that ranged from 25 to 32 had an OR for MCI of 0.36 (95% CI = 0.04-0.70); and those with scores ≥33 had an OR for MCI of 0.25 (95% CI = 0.03-0.53). In conclusion, we found a statistically significant inverse association between bonding social capital and MCI, which suggests that shortage of social resource from homogeneous social networks might be associated with cognitive decline.
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- Chao Wang
- Wuhan University, Hubei, China.,MacroStat (China) Clinical Research Co, Ltd, Shanghai, China
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- National Shanghai Center for New Drug Safety Evaluation and Research, China
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- Wuhan University, Hubei, China
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- Wuhan University, Hubei, China
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Lim PA, McLean AM, Kilpatrick C, DeForge D, Iverson GL, Silverberg ND. Temporal stability and responsiveness of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment following acquired brain injury. Brain Inj 2015; 30:29-35. [DOI: 10.3109/02699052.2015.1079732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Efeitos da dieta mediterrânica e exercício físico em indivíduos com doença arterial coronária. Rev Port Cardiol 2015; 34:655-64. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repc.2015.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2014] [Revised: 05/13/2015] [Accepted: 05/25/2015] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Noites A, Pinto J, Freitas CP, Melo C, Albuquerque A, Teixeira M, Bastos JM. Effects of the Mediterranean diet and exercise in subjects with coronary artery disease. REVISTA PORTUGUESA DE CARDIOLOGIA (ENGLISH EDITION) 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.repce.2015.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Noites A, Pinto J, Freitas CP, Melo C, Albuquerque A, Teixeira M, Ribeiro F, Bastos JM. Effects of microcurrents and physical exercise on the abdominal fat in patients with coronary artery disease. Eur J Integr Med 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2015.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Gil L, Ruiz de Sánchez C, Gil F, Romero SJ, Pretelt Burgos F. Validation of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) in Spanish as a screening tool for mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia in patients over 65 years old in Bogotá, Colombia. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2015; 30:655-62. [PMID: 25320026 DOI: 10.1002/gps.4199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2013] [Revised: 07/31/2014] [Accepted: 07/31/2014] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) was developed as a simple screening tool for cognitive impairment. This study is the first validation in Latin America of the MoCA in Spanish (MoCA-S), which was developed in Colombia (South America). METHODS Aiming to perform the first validation of the MoCA-S, we developed a study of concordance by conformity to assess the MoCA-S compared with diagnostic consensus by interdisciplinary assessment in the Memory Clinic (the best diagnostic method available) and to evaluate the psychometric properties of the MoCA-S. A total of 193 subjects were evaluated, 109 of whom were patients, including 26 who met the mild cognitive impairment (MCI) clinical criteria, based on neuropsychological testing, and 83 who had mild dementia (MD). The remaining 84 participants were healthy subjects from the community. RESULTS The psychometric evaluation of the MoCA-S was appropriate. Using a cutoff score of ≥ 23, the MoCA had sensitivities of 76.0% to detect MCI and 92.7% to detect MD and a specificity of 79.8%. The percentage of patients clearly labeled by the MoCA-S was 85%. CONCLUSION The MoCA-S is a valid screening tool and is useful for identifying MCI and MD in Colombia. The MoCA-S is valid and adequate for application in Colombia with good internal consistency, inter-observer reliability, and content validity. However, the average educational level was high in this study; thus, caution should be exercised when extrapolating these results to individuals with lower educational levels.
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- Laura Gil
- Neurosciences Department, Hospital San Ignacio, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
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Costa AS, Reich A, Fimm B, Ketteler ST, Schulz JB, Reetz K. Evidence of the sensitivity of the MoCA alternate forms in monitoring cognitive change in early Alzheimer's disease. Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord 2014; 37:95-103. [PMID: 24107412 DOI: 10.1159/000351864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/07/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS There is an increasing interest in using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test as a monitoring tool in Alzheimer's disease (AD) in both research and clinical settings. Our aim was to investigate the utility of alternate forms of the MoCA in detecting cognitive deterioration in a sample of early AD patients followed longitudinally in an outpatient memory clinic. METHOD Twenty-five patients with early-stage AD (prodromal or mild dementia) were administered the original version and one of two previously validated alternate forms of the MoCA within an interval of about 1 year. The decline over time and the rate of change of the MoCA were compared to the total score of a standardized neuropsychological assessment battery (Consortium to Establish a Registry of Alzheimer's Disease; CERAD-Plus). Responsiveness to change was determined by calculating standard response means and the respective effect sizes. RESULTS Sixty percent of the sample showed a clinical decline on the clinical dementia rating (CDR) scale. There was significant deterioration in the MoCA and CERAD total scores. CONCLUSION The results demonstrate that the MoCA is capable of detecting change over time and seems to be a valid tool with small to moderate sensitivity for monitoring cognitive change in early AD.
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- Ana Sofia Costa
- Department of Neurology, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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Tsai RM, Leong JK, Dutt S, Chang CC, Lee AK, Chao SZ, Yokoyama JS, Tse M, Kramer JH, Miller BL, Rosen HJ. The Chinese Verbal Learning Test specifically assesses hippocampal state. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen 2014; 30:412-6. [PMID: 25270640 DOI: 10.1177/1533317514552667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Recently, the Chinese Verbal Learning Test (ChVLT) was developed to assess episodic memory in Chinese speakers. The goal of this analysis was to determine whether memory consolidation as measured by the ChVLT was specifically associated with hippocampal volume in patients with cognitive impairment. METHODS We administered the ChVLT to 22 Chinese-speaking patients with mild cognitive impairment and 9 patients with dementia and obtained hippocampal and cortical volumes from T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging. RESULTS Linear regression revealed that hippocampal volume explained 9.9% of the variance in delayed memory (P = .018) after controlling for the effects of age, education, immediate recall after the last learning trial, overall level of cognitive impairment, and volumes of other cortical regions. CONCLUSION These results indicate that the ChVLT is specifically correlated with hippocampal volume, supporting its utility for detecting hippocampal disease and monitoring hippocampal state over time.
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- Richard M Tsai
- Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA UCSF Memory and Aging Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA UCSF Memory and Aging Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA UCSF Memory and Aging Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaoshiung Medical Center and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaoshiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA UCSF Memory and Aging Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA UCSF Memory and Aging Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA UCSF Memory and Aging Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA UCSF Memory and Aging Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA UCSF Memory and Aging Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA UCSF Memory and Aging Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Maselko J, Sebranek M, Mun MH, Perera B, Ahs J, Ostbye T. Contribution of generative leisure activities to cognitive function in elderly Sri Lankan adults. J Am Geriatr Soc 2014; 62:1707-13. [PMID: 25139145 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.12985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To examine the unique contribution of generative leisure activities, defined as activities motivated by a concern for others and a need to contribute something to the next generation. DESIGN Cross-sectional survey. SETTING Peri-urban and rural area in southern Sri Lanka. PARTICIPANTS Community-dwelling adults aged 60 and older (N = 252). MEASUREMENTS The main predictors were leisure activities, grouped into generative, social, or solitary. The main outcome was cognitive function, assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and the Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE). RESULTS More-frequent engagement in generative leisure activities was associated with higher levels of cognitive function, independent of the effect of other social and solitary leisure activities. In a fully adjusted model combining all three leisure activities, generative activities independently predicted cognitive function as measured using the MoCA (β = 0.47, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.11-0.83) and the IQCODE (β = -0.81, 95% CI = -1.54 to -0.09). In this combined model, solitary activities were also independently associated with slower cognitive decline using the MoCA (β = 0.40, 95% CI = 0.16-0.64) but not the IQCODE (β = -0.38, 95% CI = -0.88-0.12); the association with social activities did not reach statistical significance with either measure. These associations did not differ meaningfully according to sex. CONCLUSION Generative leisure activities are a promising area for the development of interventions aimed at reducing cognitive decline in elderly adults.
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- Joanna Maselko
- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
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Forlenza OV, Diniz BS, Stella F, Teixeira AL, Gattaz WF. Mild cognitive impairment. Part 1: clinical characteristics and predictors of dementia. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY 2014; 35:178-85. [PMID: 23904025 DOI: 10.1590/1516-4446-2012-3503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2012] [Accepted: 09/08/2012] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To critically review and evaluate existing knowledge on the conceptual limits and clinical usefulness of the diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and the neuropsychological assessment and short- and long-term prognosis thereof. METHODS We conducted a systematic search of the PubMed and Web of Science electronic databases, limited to articles published in English between 1999 and 2012. Based on the search terms mild cognitive impairment or MCI and epidemiology or diagnosis, we retrieved 1,698 articles, of which 248 were critically eligible (cross-sectional and longitudinal studies); the abstracts of the remaining 1,450 articles were also reviewed. RESULTS A critical review on the MCI construct is provided, including conceptual and diagnostic aspects; epidemiological relevance; clinical assessment; prognosis; and outcome. The distinct definitions of cognitive impairment, MCI included, yield clinically heterogeneous groups of individuals. Those who will eventually progress to dementia may present with symptoms consistent with the definition of MCI; conversely, individuals with MCI may remain stable or return to normal cognitive function. CONCLUSION On clinical grounds, the cross-sectional diagnosis of MCI has limited prognostic relevance. The characterization of persistent and/or progressive cognitive deficits over time is a better approach for identification of cases at the pre-dementia stages, particularly if these cognitive abnormalities are consistent with the natural history of incipient Alzheimer's disease.
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- Orestes V Forlenza
- Laboratory of Neuroscience (LIM-27), Department and Institute of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Lam B, Middleton LE, Masellis M, Stuss DT, Harry RD, Kiss A, Black SE. Criterion and convergent validity of the Montreal cognitive assessment with screening and standardized neuropsychological testing. J Am Geriatr Soc 2013; 61:2181-2185. [PMID: 24320735 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.12541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the validity of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) with the criterion standard of standardized neuropsychological testing and to compare the convergent validity of the MoCA with that of existing screening tools and global measures of cognition. DESIGN Cross-sectional observational study. SETTING Tertiary care hospital-based cognitive neurology subspecialty clinic. PARTICIPANTS A convenience sample of 107 individuals with mild Alzheimer's disease (AD, n=75) or mild cognitive impairment (MCI, n=32) from the Sunnybrook Dementia Study. MEASUREMENTS In addition to the MoCA, all participants completed the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), the Mattis Dementia Rating Scale (DRS), and detailed neuropsychological testing. RESULTS Convergent validity was supported, with MoCA scores correlating well with the MMSE (correlation coefficient (r)=0.66, P<.001) and the DRS (r=0.77, P<.001) and the MoCA better associated with the DRS than did the MMSE. Criterion validity was supported, with MoCA subscores according to cognitive domain correlating well with analogous neuropsychological tests and, in the case of memory (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC)=0.86), executive (AUC=0.79), and visuospatial function (AUC=0.79), being reasonably sensitive to impairment in those domains. CONCLUSION The MoCA is a valid assessment of cognition that shows good agreement with existing screening tools and global measures (convergent validity) and was superior to the MMSE in this regard. The MoCA domain-specific subscores align with performance on more-detailed neuropsychological tests, suggesting not only good criterion validity for the MoCA, but also that it may be useful in guiding further neuropsychological testing.
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- Benjamin Lam
- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Heart and Stroke Centre for Stroke Recovery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- L.C. Campbell Cognitive Neurology Research Unit, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Department of Research Design and Biostatistics, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Gómez F, Zunzunegui M, Lord C, Alvarado B, García A. Applicability of the MoCA-S test in populations with little education in Colombia. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2013; 28:813-20. [PMID: 22996789 DOI: 10.1002/gps.3885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2012] [Accepted: 08/15/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The objectives of this study were to report on the use of the Spanish version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-S) as cognitive screening tool in a population aged 65 to 74 years in the Andes Mountains of Colombia, assessing the influence of education, and to examine its test-retest reliability. METHODS We performed a cross-sectional study of 150 subjects aged 65 to 74 years recruited from older community social centers in Manizales, Colombia. The Leganes Cognitive Test (LCT), a cognitive screening test for populations with low education, was used to exclude those who were likely to have dementia. The associations between the MoCA total score and cognitive domains and education were examined in the total sample and in those likely free of dementia. MoCA-S test-retest reliability was estimated by the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) between two measurements taken 7 days apart. RESULTS Participants had low levels of formal education (mean years of schooling, 4.8). According to the LCT, the proportion of people screening positive for dementia was 16% (n = 24). The mean MoCA-S scores were 16.1/30 among illiterate subjects, 18.2/30 among those with incomplete primary school, and 20.3/30 among those with complete primary school (p < 0.001). Errors were frequent in the cube and clock drawing, attention-serial subtraction, verbal fluency, and abstraction. Test-retest reliability was high, ICC = 0.86, 95% CI (0.76-0.93). CONCLUSION The MoCA-S has high reliability in low-educated older Colombians, but scores were strongly dependent on years of education. Social and cultural factors must be considered when interpreting MoCA-S given the high error rates on items that depend on the ability to read and write and on culture.
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- F Gómez
- Research Group on Gerontology and Geriatrics, University of Caldas, Manizales, Colombia.
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Wu Y, Wang M, Ren M, Xu W. The effects of educational background on Montreal Cognitive Assessment screening for vascular cognitive impairment, no dementia, caused by ischemic stroke. J Clin Neurosci 2013; 20:1406-10. [PMID: 23891119 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2012.11.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2012] [Revised: 10/22/2012] [Accepted: 11/05/2012] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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It is possible that a patient's educational background has an effect on their Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score, which is used to evaluate patients for vascular cognitive impairment, no dementia (VCIND) after ischemic stroke. Cognitive impairment was evaluated in patients with no cognitive impairment (NCI) or VCIND using the MoCA. The receiver operating characteristic curve and maximal Youden index were used to determine the optimal cut-off values to distinguish between NCI and VCIND. The sensitivity and specificity of MoCA were calculated for patients with primary, secondary and tertiary educational levels. Patients with NCI (n=111) and VCIND (n=95) were tested. In patients with a primary education, a significant difference was found between the two groups in each of the MoCA factors, except for naming. Likewise, a significant difference was found in all factors, except for naming, attention and calculation, for patients with a secondary education. For the patients with a tertiary education, a significant difference was found only in visuospatial/executive abilities, abstraction and memory (p<0.05). The optimal cut-off value for MoCA in order to identify VCIND was 22-23. MoCA showed an overall sensitivity of 65.26% and specificity of 78.73%. The sensitivity in the primary, secondary and tertiary educated groups was 97.06%, 56.10% and 40%, respectively, with the specificity being 47.22%, 87.80% and 100%, respectively. We suggest that the MoCA score needs to be amended according to the patient's educational levels in order to improve the effectiveness of the screening.
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- Yuanbo Wu
- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Provincial Hospital of Anhui Medical University, 17 Lujiang Road, Hefei 230001, China
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