It is an alternative to the widely used Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).
What Does SLUMS Assess?
SLUMS measures aspects of cognition.
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The SLUMS test takes approximately seven minutes to administer.
A doctor or other qualified medical professional should give the test.
SLUMS Scoring and Results
Depending on the question, answers count for between 0 and 5 points.
Final SLUMS scores range from 0 to 30.
How Accurate Is SLUMS?
SLUMS is thought to be more sensitive than the MMSE, another assessment of cognitive function.
That means it can more reliably determine who is in various levels of cognitive decline.
ADAS-Cog Test: Short for the Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive Subscale, the ADAS-Cog test may measure cognition.
It is an 11-part test that includes word recall,visuospatial abilities, and more.
Like the SLUMS test, it can help detect mild cognitive impairment.
It is more sensitive than prior tests like the MMSE, so it can pick up milder cognitive decline.
After the SLUMS test, healthcare providers may do additional testing.
A healthcare provider can put the results in the appropriate context for each person.
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