Severity of cognitive function affection using mini mental scale examination in geriatric population
Journal Title: International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Background The world population has been experiencing significant ageing process that results in rising proportions of older persons in the total population since the mid-twentieth century. Cognitive function is unavoidable part of the aging process. Aging and deteriorating cognition is likely due to age and it progresses to incident dementia beginning at approximately the age of 65. Aim The aim of the study was to know the severity of cognitive function affection using Mini mental state examination scale (MMSE) in geriatric population. Method A survey study was conducted in the community of Ahmedabad. Hundred volunteers aged 65 to 85 years were included. The subjects with cognitive deficits following head trauma, any neurological and visual problems were excluded. MMSE which included tests of orientation, attention, memory, language and visual-spatial skills was administered to the subjects. Result Percentage of cognitive function affection in geriatric population was as follows, 11.6 % (Severe cognitive impairment), 60% (Mild cognitive impairment), and 28.3% (No cognitive impairment). Conclusion There is mild cognitive function affection in geriatric population and very low severe affection. So cognition function is affected by ageing process.
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Hiral Modi
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