Cognition, dementia and delirium
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) — administration and scoring reference.
Reference information · Score-entry tool
- Last content update
- 2026-10-26
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- Score-entry tool
| Field | Instrument context |
|---|---|
| Version | MMSE; original standard 30-point adult form |
| Respondent | Clinician |
| Purpose | Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) — administration and scoring reference. |
Clinician score entry
Administer the licensed MMSE with the authorized tasks and exact scoring instructions. Record language, education, sensory barriers and relevant assistance.
Scores stay in this page’s memory. Reset or leave the page to clear them. Use the exact instrument version and its authorized form.
Administration
Administer the licensed MMSE with the authorized tasks and exact scoring instructions. Record language, education, sensory barriers and relevant assistance.
Scoring method
Sum the task-specific points on the completed standard form: maximum 30. Do not infer a total from an incomplete or materially modified administration.
Interpretation & limitations
- The 0–30 score describes performance on this brief cognitive examination. Interpret it with baseline functioning and the medical assessment.
- Interpret the findings alongside the clinical interview, functioning, history and relevant physical assessment.
- No universal dementia cutoff is applied. The original MMSE, MMSE-2 and adapted language forms are distinct.
- 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.