Abbreviated mental test score

Abbreviated Mental Test Score (AMTS)

The Abbreviated Mental Test Score (AMTS) is a 10-point test for rapidly assessing elderly patients for the possibility of dementia. It was first introduced by Hodkinson in 1972 to quickly assess elderly patients for cognitive impairment.

Pronunciation

Abbreviated: /əˈbriː.vi.eɪ.tɪd/ Mental: /ˈmen.təl/ Test: /test/ Score: /skɔːr/

Etymology

The term "Abbreviated" comes from the Latin word "abbreviatus", which means "shortened" or "made brief". "Mental" is derived from the Latin "mentalis", meaning "of the mind". "Test" is derived from the Old French "test", meaning "small vessel". "Score" comes from the Old Norse "skor", meaning "notch" or "tally".

Procedure

The AMTS is performed by asking the patient 10 questions, which are designed to test various aspects of cognitive function, including memory, attention, and orientation. The maximum score is 10, with a score of 7 or less indicating possible cognitive impairment.

Related Terms

• Cognitive Impairment
• Dementia
• Elderly
• Mental Health

See Also

• Mini-Mental State Examination
• Montreal Cognitive Assessment

References

• Hodkinson, H. M. (1972). Evaluation of a mental test score for assessment of mental impairment in the elderly. Age and Ageing, 1(4), 233-238.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Abbreviated mental test score
• Wikipedia's article - Abbreviated mental test score

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