Multiple aspects of executive functions are assessed using an alternation task adapted from the trail-making B task (1 point), a phonemic fluency task (1 point), and a two-item verbal abstraction task (2 points).* Visuospatial abilities are assessed using a clock-drawing task (3 points) and a three-dimensional cube copy (1 point). The short-term memory recall task (5 points) involves two learning trials of five nouns and delayed recall after approximately 5 minutes.The MoCA assesses several cognitive domains: attention and concentration, executive functions, memory, language, visuoconstructional skills, conceptual thinking, calculations, and orientation. There are 3 alternate forms in the english, designed for use in longitudinal settings. The test and administration instructions are freely accessible for clinicians at The test is available in 36 languages and dialects. The MoCA test is a one-page 30-point test administered in approximately 10 minutes. It was validated in the setting of mild cognitive impairment, and has subsequently been adopted in numerous other settings clinically. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment ( MoCA) was created in 1996 by Dr.
Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Pratik Bahekar, MBBS Overview Risk calculators and risk factors for MoCAĮditor-In-Chief: C. US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on MoCA Articles on MoCA in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
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