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Validation of MoCA-B and MoCA-Blind for Screening Cognitive Decline

Sponsor: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Summary

The objective of this observational study is to assess the efficacy of two neuropsychological tests (MoCA-B and MoCA-Blind) in detecting cognitive decline in older adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: Can the results obtained by older adults on the MoCA-B distinguish between those with and without cognitive decline? Can the results obtained by older adults on the MoCA-Blind distinguish between those with and without cognitive decline? Participants will be required to: 1. Complete a sociodemographic questionnaire; 2. Undergo a visual acuity test; 3. Complete the Pfeffer and IQCODE scales; and 4. Complete the MMSE, MoCA-B, and MoCA-Blind.

Official title: Validation of the Brazilian Version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment - Basic (MoCA-B) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment - Blind (MoCA-Blind) for Screening Cognitive Decline

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