Smart Medical Journal
Vol 5, No 3 (2022): Smart Medical Journal

Comparison of Cognitive Function Examination Using Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA-INA) with Telephone Moca (T-MOCA)

Ira Ristinawati (Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia)
Azmi Farah Fairuzya (Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jan 2023

Abstract

Introduction: The prevalence of dementia tends to increase over time. MOCA assessment tool is a cognitive function screening test that has high sensitivity. Telephone-based MOCA assessment has potential of detection and monitoring dementia which can be widely applied.Methods: This is an observational study with cross-sectional approach in the Neurology Outpatient Department RSUD Dr. Moewardi. The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of MOCA-INA assessment tool with the T-MOCA.Results: There were 424 patients who underwent MOCA-INA examination during January-June 2022. After screening, 185 patients were able to complete the study. Subjects consisted of 67 males (36.2%) and 118 females (63.8%); aged 65-74 years (44.9%), 75-84 years (25.9%), and 85 years (29.2%). It was found that the conformity diagnosis of MOCA-INA to T-MOCA was 82.3% in the conversion test. There were significant differences between normal patients and MCI patients in age (p=0.000), education level (p=0.000), MOCA-INA score (p=0.000), and T-MOCA score (p=0.000). The relationship between MOCA-INA and T-MOCA has a strong positive correlation (p = 0.000; r = 0.789). Subsequent correlation test between MOCA-INA and T-MoCA showed a strong significant relationship in the direction of gender (p = 0.000; r = 0.438) and education level (p = 0.000; r = -0.323)Conclusion: Both MOCA-INA and T-MOCA could significantly determine the level of cognitive function with a strong correlation between the two assessments.

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SMedJour

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Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Smart Medical Journal (SmedJour) is published by Faculty of Medicine Universitas Sebelas Maret. SMedJour publishes original research articles or article review in the basic medical sciences, clinic medical sciences, medical education and public health. ...