Feasibility of a multiple-choice mini mental state examination for chronically critically ill patients. Critical Care Medicine, Aug 2014, Vol.42(8), p.1874-81.
Miguélez, M., et al.
http://journals.lww.com/ccmjournal/Abstract/2014/08000/Feasibility_of_a_Multiple_Choice_Mini_Mental_State.15.aspx
Following treatment in an ICU, up to 70% of chronically critically ill patients present neurocognitive impairment that can have negative effects on their quality of life, daily activities, and return to work. The Mini Mental State Examination is a simple, widely used tool for neurocognitive assessment. Although of interest when evaluating ICU patients, the current version is restricted to patients who are able to speak. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of a visual, multiple-choice Mini Mental State Examination for ICU patients who are unable to speak.
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