Modified Mini-Mental Scale for Children (MMMS-C): Learning Tool
User Guide- MMMS-C
1. Introduction
The MMMS-C application is a digital tool designed to assess cognitive function in children aged 3-14 years. This guide will help you effectively use the application to conduct and score assessments.
Important: This tool is for screening purposes only and should be used in conjunction with
comprehensive clinical evaluation.
2. Getting Started
Patient Information
- Enter the patient's full name in the "Patient Name" field
- Input the patient's age (must be between 3-14 years)
- Select the current examination date
- Enter the examiner's name
Tip: All fields are required for accurate interpretation of results.
3. Assessment Categories
| Category | Maximum Score | Components |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation | 12 | Personal (4), Place (4), Temporal (4) |
| Attention and Concentration | 7 | Digits Forward (4), Digits Backward (3) |
| Registration & Sensory Perception | 3 | Object Identification (3) |
| Recall | 3 | Delayed Object Recall (3) |
| Language | 12 | Body Parts (5), Commands (3), Various Tasks (4) |
4. Scoring Instructions
- Score Boxes: Click on the score boxes (0) to toggle between 0 and 1
- Unselected box (0) = Task not completed successfully
- Selected box (1) = Task completed successfully
- Automatic Calculation: The total score is automatically calculated as you toggle scores
- Score Range: Total possible score is 37 points
5. Interpreting Results
Click the "Interpret Score" button to view age-specific interpretations:
| Age Group | Normal Range | Borderline Range | Below Normal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-5 years | ≥29 | 24-28 | <24 |
| 6-8 years | ≥34 | 28-33 | <28 |
| 9-11 years | ≥34 | 30-33 | <30 |
| 12-14 years | ≥36 | 35 | <35 |
Warning Indicator: Scores below 10 will trigger a warning message regarding poor outcomes in
cases of encephalopathy.
6. Additional Features
- Reset Assessment: Click the "Reset Assessment" button to clear all entered data and scores
- Print: Use your browser's print function to create a hard copy of the assessment
- Responsive Design: The application works on both desktop and mobile devices
7. Best Practices
- Complete all sections in order
- Ensure the child is comfortable and alert during assessment
- Follow standardized instructions for each test item
- Document any unusual circumstances or behaviors
- Use the interpretation in conjunction with other clinical findings
Remember: This is a screening tool. Refer for comprehensive evaluation if concerns are
identified.
Modified Mini-Mental Scale for Children (MMMS-C)
Age Range: 3-14 years | Total Score: 37 points
| Function | Test Items | Score | Max Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | |||
| Personal Orientation | Sex/Name/Last Name/Recognizes Relative (One point each) | 0 0 0 0 | 4 |
| Place Orientation | Place/City/State/Country (One point each) | 0 0 0 0 | 4 |
| Temporal Orientation | Day/Date/Month/Year (One point each) | 0 0 0 0 | 4 |
| Attention and Concentration | |||
| Digits Forward | 2-5 digits forward (One point each) | 0 0 0 0 | 4 |
| Digits Backward | 2-4 digits backward (One point each) | 0 0 0 | 3 |
| Registration & Sensory Perception | |||
| Object Identification | Identify 3 objects by name (One point each) | 0 0 0 | 3 |
| Recall | |||
| Delayed Object Recall | Recall 3 objects presented previously (One point each) | 0 0 0 | 3 |
| Language | |||
| Body Parts | Point to 5 body parts (One point each) | 0 0 0 0 0 | 5 |
| Three-Step Command | Unwrap toffee, give wrapper to doctor, eat it (One point each) | 0 0 0 | 3 |
| Sentence Repetition | Repeat: 'Billi doodh peeti hai' | 0 | 1 |
| Reading | Read own name | 0 | 1 |
| Writing | Write own name | 0 | 1 |
| Design Copy | Copy a simple design | 0 | 1 |
| Total Score: | 0 | 37 | |
