How Is the MIS Scored?
For each word recalled without any clues (free recall), Maude will receive two points. For each word recalled with the categorical clue, Maude will receive one point.
A score of 5-8 indicates no cognitive impairment, while a score of 4 or below points to possible cognitive impairment.
How Well Does the MIS Work to Identify Dementia?
The MIS has been shown to be more effective in identifying cognitive impairment and less costly than the standard Mini Mental State Exam. (The MIS is copyrighted by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine but clinical use is free.)