Psychometric properties of Malay neuropsychiatry unit cognitive assessment tool among Alzheimer's disease patients in comparison to Malay Montreal Cognitive Assessment. (29th November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thong, Kai Shin; Chee, Kok Yoon; Ng, Chong Guan; Walterfang, Mark; Velakoulis, Dennis
• Is Part Of: Asia-Pacific psychiatry. Volume 8:Number 3(2016:Sep.)
• Page Start: 238
• Page End: 240
• Publication Date: 2015-11-29
• Subjects: Alzheimer disease -- geriatric assessment -- Malaysia; Psychiatry -- Pacific Area -- Periodicals; 616.890095
• DOI: 10.1111/appy.12227
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1758-5864

Abstract

Abstract: This study aims to establish psychometric properties of the Malay Neuropsychiatry Unit Cognitive Assessment Tool (Malay NuCOG) in Alzheimer's disease. NuCOG was translated to Malay language and compared with Montreal Cognitive Assessment Tool on 80 individuals. The Malay NuCOG showed good internal consistency and reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.895). It demonstrated 100% sensitivity and 87.5% specificity at the cutoff score of 78.50/100. The Malay NuCOG is a valid and reliable cognitive instrument that is sensitive and specific for the detection of dementia and has clinical advantages in its ability to examine individual cognitive domains.