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Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
The «Montreal Cognitive Assessment» (MoCA) was first described in 2005 by Nasreddine et al. [1] and provides an assessment of cognitive performance. As a further screening test, the Mini-Mental State Exam or Clock Drawing Test can be performed.
References
- Nasreddine ZS, Phillips NA, Bédirian V et al. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment, MoCA: a brief screening tool for mild cognitive impairment. J Am Geriatr Soc 2005; 53: 695-699
