Factors Influencing MMSE-T Score among Thai Subjects
Thirathorn Wongchaisuwan MD*, Pasiri Sithinamsuwan MD*, Chesda Udommongkol MD*, Wanna Wongmek MD*
Affiliation : * Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital
Objectives : To explore association of variables influencing MMSE-Thai version (MMSE-T) score among Thai
subjects.
Materials and Methods : 365 general non dementia Thai subjects of age 45-87 years were randomly recruited in
Bangkok. All subjects were screened with MMSE-T and interviewed. Demographic factors that might affect
the score of MMSE-T were collected. Relationship between demographic variables and MMSE-T score were
evaluated.
Results : Of 365 subjects, mean MMSE-T score was 27.2 and ranged 17 - 30. There were 27 cases (7.44%) with
MMSE-T score < 23. Subjects who had a score <23, were 18 cases (27.69%) and 9 cases (3.01%) in education
level less than bachelor degree and at least bachelor degree respectively (p value <0.001). By linear regression
analysis, the factors significantly affected the lower score were age higher than 60 years (p=0.017) and educa-
tion below bachelor degree (p<0.001).
Conclusion : Factors including elderly and low education were negatively influenced on MMSE-T perfor-
mance among Thai subjects.
Keywords : MMSE, Thai version, MMSE-T, Education
