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 ==== Standardized MMSE (SMMSE) ==== ==== Standardized MMSE (SMMSE) ====
 The original MMSE (created in 1975!) can be vulnerable to poor inter-rater reliability. The **Standardized MMSE (SMMSE)** was developed in 1997 to provide exact scoring instructions with clear and unambiguous guidelines to administer the test, in order to increase reliability and reduce variability.[([[https://​www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/​pubmed/​9447431|Molloy,​ D. William, and Timothy IM Standish. "A guide to the standardized Mini-Mental State Examination."​ International Psychogeriatrics 9.S1 (1997): 87-94.]])] Of note, scoring of WORLD is different in the MMSE compared to the SMMSE ([[cognitive-testing:​mmse#​attention-world|see below]]). The original MMSE (created in 1975!) can be vulnerable to poor inter-rater reliability. The **Standardized MMSE (SMMSE)** was developed in 1997 to provide exact scoring instructions with clear and unambiguous guidelines to administer the test, in order to increase reliability and reduce variability.[([[https://​www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/​pubmed/​9447431|Molloy,​ D. William, and Timothy IM Standish. "A guide to the standardized Mini-Mental State Examination."​ International Psychogeriatrics 9.S1 (1997): 87-94.]])] Of note, scoring of WORLD is different in the MMSE compared to the SMMSE ([[cognitive-testing:​mmse#​attention-world|see below]]).
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 ==== Indications ==== ==== Indications ====
 The MMSE can be used in routine cognitive screening in those suspected of a neurodegenerative condition. The MMSE can be used in routine cognitive screening in those suspected of a neurodegenerative condition.