Mini-Mental State Exam
A 11-question measure that tests five areas of cognitive function: orientation, registration, attention and calculation, recall, and language.
The maximum score is 30. A score of 23 or lower is indicative of cognitive impairment.
Administration Time: 5-10 minutes
(The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE))
It is an overview assessment that gives a broad perspective across relevant domains of cognition and language.
The CLQT+ assesses attention, memory, executive functions, language, and visuospatial skills.
Includes an aphasia administration path.
Used for moderate-severe impairment
Completion time: 15-20 minutes
(Helm-Estabrooks, 2001)
Orientation Log
A quick quantitative measure of orientational status for use at bedside with rehabilitation inpatients.
Scales of Cognitive Ability for Traumatic Brain Injury
It assesses cognitive and linguistic abilities of adolescent and adult patients with head injuries.
Can tell us the severity of the injury and help track progress.
Administration time: 30 min - 2 hr
It contains of five subtests: Perception/Discrimination, Orientation, Organization, Recall, and Reasoning.
(Admovich & Henderson, 1992)
Brief Test of Head Injury
Assesses clients with severe head trauma at bedside
Quickly probes cognitive, linguistic, and communicative abilities.
Administration Time: 20-30 minutes
(Helm-Estabrooks & Hotz, 1991)