What scoring system is utilized in the MoCA Health exam?

The MoCA Health exam employs a scoring system that totals to 30 points. This score reflects various cognitive domains, including attention, memory, language, and executive functions, allowing for a comprehensive assessment of cognitive abilities. Each task within the exam contributes to this total, with higher scores indicating better cognitive performance.

The breakdown into 30 points facilitates a nuanced evaluation of cognitive impairments, making it suitable for identifying conditions such as mild cognitive impairment or early stages of dementia. This scoring system is widely recognized and ensures consistency across assessments while facilitating comparison with normative data.