The Montreal Cognitive Assessment detects cognitive deficits that go unnoticed during clinical observation in the acute phase after stroke.
Annemarie P M StiekemaLara W A VrevenRiver S O HummelAnne S MottSasha J G M VerrijtRachel Chin Kwie JoeNakharí A S AlbertoPawan K RavindranChiara ThommesAnouk van der KwaakJulie StaalsCaroline M van HeugtenPublished in: Brain injury (2024)
The MoCA detects more cognitive deficits than clinical impression alone, emphasizing the importance of standard screening for cognitive impairments in acute stroke patients. Ultimately, systematic screening may enhance discharge planning and improve long-term outcomes.