A reliability of the tele-neuropsychological assessment using the computerized montreal cognitive assessment in community-dwelling older adults

Completed

• Conditions: Healthy older adults; cognitive function; community health service; tele-neuropsychological assessment; telehealth

• Registration Number: TCTR20210827003
• Lead Sponsor: /A

Brief Summary

This study demonstrated that the c-MoCA delivered as a tele-neuropsychological assessment was reliable. This finding suggests that the c-MoCA could be used as a tele-neuropsychological service in older adults who have a low accessibility to medical settings.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2021-02-28
• Study Start: 2021-08-27
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 34

Inclusion Criteria

(1) age 65 years or over
(2) intact global cognitive function confirmed as the Korean version of the Mini Mental Status Examination score over 24
(3) those who could fully understand simple instructions
(4) those who agree to participate in this study

Exclusion Criteria

(1) those who were diagnosed with dementia
(2) those who underwent treatment for neurological (e.g., stroke) or psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia)
(3) those who had auditory or visual impairments diagnosed by a physician
(4) those who had a depressive symptom as determined by a score of over 18 on the Korean version of the Geriatric Depression Scale
(5) those who did not participate in any pharmacological or non-pharmacological treatment for cognitive function

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Montreal cognitive assessment at beginning point of the study Cognitive function

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
/A N/A N/A