MoCA use in general practice for the early detection of cognitive impairment.

Cassandre CartonMatthieu CalafioreCharles CauetNassir MessaadiMarc BayenDavid WytsWassil MessaadiTeddy RichebeAbdelmalik Haderbache

Published in: BJGP open (2024)

61 GPs performed 221 MoCA with a mean duration of 8 minutes and detected mild neurocognitive impairment in 62% of patients. The MoCA is feasible and easy to perform during routine consultations in general practice by trained and experienced physicians.

Keyphrases

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cognitive impairment
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