Graphical Mini-Cog©
The graphical Mini-Cog was developed for rapid cognitive impairment screening in settings where a numerical score (0-5) is not required. The scoring system is the same as in the initial (Borson et al, 2000) proof-of-concept publication (see References). A pilot study conducted at the Cleveland Clinic (cited below) found that this version requires no training or prior exposure to administer and score with high accuracy. The standardized Mini-Cog requires brief training, such as you’ll find at actonalz.org, and should be used for most research and longitudinal, repeated clinical applications.
Graphical Instructions for Administration and Scoring the Mini-Cog©: Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial
Edlira Tam, DO, MS,* Benjamin T. Gandesbery, BA,† Laura Young, MD,* Soo Borson, MD,‡ and Eiran Z. Gorodeski, MD, MPH§
The Graphical Mini-Cog Card could be printed out on a standard 8.5×11 paper and folded in half to create a double-sided card.
