Cognition, dementia and delirium
Hindi Mental State Examination (HMSE)
Hindi Mental State Examination (HMSE) — administration and scoring reference.
Reference information · Official-form reference
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- 2026-10-26
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| Field | Instrument context |
|---|---|
| Version | HMSE; original Hindi cognitive adaptation |
| Population | Older adults or relevant cognitive-disorder population; verify validation |
| Respondent | Assessor |
| Purpose | Hindi Mental State Examination (HMSE) — administration and scoring reference. |
Administration
Use the original Hindi adaptation and its culturally adapted tasks. Record literacy, language and educational context.
Scoring method
Culturally adapted cognitive-task scoring; exact original Hindi edition required.
Interpretation & limitations
- Interpret performance in the context of the population in which the adaptation was developed.
- Interpret the findings alongside the clinical interview, functioning, history and relevant physical assessment.
- A word-for-word Hindi translation of MMSE is not HMSE. Do not substitute original MMSE tasks or assume identical thresholds.
- Use the original instrument and manual for item wording, rating anchors, missing-data rules and any normative conversions. This reference does not establish a diagnosis or select treatment.