Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scores in medically compromised patients: A scoping review.

Anne R Carlew Emily E Smith William F GoetteBen LippeLaura H Lacritz Heidi C Rossetti

Published in: Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association (2021)

Cognitive impairment as detected by the MoCA was shown in 34 of 36 studies to be associated with worse functional or medical status compared to those with better cognitive functioning across a variety of medical populations. Further research is needed to better understand how to best use the MoCA to potentially inform treatment planning in medical populations, including referral for more detailed neuropsychological evaluation. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved).

Keyphrases

healthcare
cognitive impairment
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
mild cognitive impairment
newly diagnosed
primary care
prognostic factors
emergency department
patient reported outcomes
adverse drug