Dementia Overdiagnosis in Younger, Higher Educated Individuals Based on MMSE Alone: Analysis Using Deep Learning Technology.

Journal: Journal of Korean medical science
PMID: 40065710

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Dementia is a multifaceted disorder that affects cognitive function, necessitating accurate diagnosis for effective management and treatment. Although the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is widely used to assess cognitive impairment, its standalone efficacy is debated. This study examined the effectiveness of the MMSE alone versus in combination with other cognitive assessments in predicting dementia diagnosis, with the aim of refining the diagnostic accuracy for dementia.

Authors

  • Hye-Geum Kim
    Department of Psychiatry, Yeungnam University Medical Center, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. psykhg@yu.ac.kr.
  • Dai-Seg Bai
    Department of Psychology, Yeungnam University Medical Center, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
  • Bon-Hoon Koo
    Department of Psychiatry, Yeungnam University Medical Center, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
  • Eun-Jin Cheon
    Department of Psychiatry, Yeungnam University Medical Center, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
  • Seokho Yun
    Department of Psychiatry, Yeungnam University Medical Center, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
  • So Hye Jo
    Department of Psychiatry, Yeungnam University Medical Center, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
  • Byoungyoung Gu
    Division of Ophthalmology Informatics and Data Science and Hamilton Glaucoma Center, Viterbi Family Department of Ophthalmology and Shiley Eye Institute, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, US.

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