MOCA stands for which test?

MOCA stands for which test?

• A. Montreal Cognitive Assessment
• B. Memory and Orientation Cognitive Appraisal
• C. Minnesota Cognitive Ability Test
• D. Mental Orientation and Cognitive Evaluation

Answer: (A)

MOCA is a quick cognitive screening tool used to detect mild cognitive impairment and early dementia. It stands for Montreal Cognitive Assessment. It covers multiple cognitive domains—attention, executive function, memory, language, visuospatial abilities, and orientation—and is typically completed in about 10 minutes. It’s scored on a 30-point scale, with a common cutoff around 26 indicating possible impairment. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment is the established name of this test, whereas the other proposed titles are not standard cognitive screening instruments.

MOCA is a quick cognitive screening tool used to detect mild cognitive impairment and early dementia. It stands for Montreal Cognitive Assessment. It covers multiple cognitive domains—attention, executive function, memory, language, visuospatial abilities, and orientation—and is typically completed in about 10 minutes. It’s scored on a 30-point scale, with a common cutoff around 26 indicating possible impairment. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment is the established name of this test, whereas the other proposed titles are not standard cognitive screening instruments.