Validity of the MoCA as a cognitive screening tool in epilepsy: Are there implications for global care and research?
Anny ReyesBruce P HermannDivya PrabhakaranLisa FergusonDace N AlmaneJerry J ShihVicente J Iragui-MadozAaron StruckVineet PuniaJana E JonesRobyn M BuschCarrie R McDonaldPublished in: Epilepsia open (2024)
The Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA) can be a helpful tool to screen for cognitive impairment in older adults with epilepsy. We recommend that adults 55 or older with epilepsy who score less than 24 on the MoCA are referred to a neuropsychologist for a comprehensive evaluation to assess any changes in cognitive abilities and mood.