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KMID : 1206220000070020495
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Journal of Korean Academy of Physical Therapy Science
2000 Volume.7 No. 2 p.495 ~ p.502
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Assesssment and Related factors on Cognitive Function in The Elderly
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Kang Jeom-Dug
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Abstract
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Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze the effect assesssment and related factorson cognitive function in the Elderly.
Methods: Korean version of MMSE-K was tested for 40normal in the Elderly in July 15-20 2000. Their ages were 65 or more in years.
Results: Age, sex, marriage and education had significant effects on the MMSE-K scores(P<.05). MMSE-K as follow definite dementia(≥24) is 47.5%, definite non-dementia(≤19) is 40.0%, and questionable dementia(20-23) is 12.5% in distributions for cognitive function, respectively.
Conclusions: Results indicated that age is increased and female at onset had high cognitive functions.
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KEYWORD
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Cognitive function, MMSE-K, Related factors
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