Original Research Article
Year: 2023 | Month: May | Volume: 13 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 72-80
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20230510
To Establish Normative Data of Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test (MoCA) Scale in Middle-Aged Adults (40-60 years) of Indian Population Residing in Mumbai - A Cross-Sectional Study
Rajul Daftary1, Shraddha Savla2, Khushi Seth3, Dhwani Shah4
1,2,3,4Department of Occupational Therapy, Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India
Corresponding Author: Rajul Daftary
ABSTRACT
Background: Cognitive decline is among the most feared aspects of growing old. Assessing cognitive functioning is important in determining the level of impairment. Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test (MoCA) has been used as a rapid screening tool to assess cognitive function.
Objective: This study was conducted to establish normative data in the adult population of Mumbai (40-60 years of age) using the MoCA scale.
Materials and methods: The Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) approval was obtained and a cross-sectional study was conducted in a metropolitan city in India, from November 2022 to December 2022. Adults were screened using The Saint Louis University Mental Status Examination (SLUMS) out of which 107 participants were recruited, ranging from 40-60 years of age. Montreal cognitive assessment test (MoCA) was used to capture normative data on the age, gender, and education demographics.
Results: The composite mean score of MoCA was found as 24.12 with a standard deviation of ±3.525 giving a range of 20.595 - 27.645. There was no significant difference in despite of scores between the two age groups and the gender variant. However, education had an impactful difference. The mean score on MoCA for graduates and primary education was 25.39 and 21.80 respectively. It showed a statistically highly significant difference with higher values in graduates.
Conclusion: The MoCA scores were directly correlated with educational status. Hence, this study helped us to understand the subtle cognitive impairments in early adulthood. Population-based normative data is essential for early screening and diagnosis.
Key words: Montreal cognitive assessment test MoCA, Normative data, Middle-aged adults, cognitive assessment.