Can MoCA and MMSE Be Interchangeable Cognitive Screening Tools? A Systematic Review.

Background And Objectives: Cognitive disorders may be an early sign of neuropsychiatric disorders; however, it remains unclear whether the screening measures are interchangeable. The aim of this study was to contrast the most commonly used screening tools-Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)-for early detection of neurocognitive disorder (NCD).

Research Design And Methods: This study presents a descriptive systematic review and informative literature according to the Cochrane Foundation's guidelines.

The effect of music therapy on hemodialysis patients' quality of life and depression symptoms.

Introduction: The sources of stress involved in chronic kidney disease (CKD) can lead to depressive states, directly affecting the hemodialysis patient's quality of life (QOL). There are few reports and studies on therapeutic interventions that aim to minimize depressive symptoms in these patients and an even greater shortage of studies using music therapy.

Objective: This study evaluated the effect of music therapy on QOL and depressive symptoms in hemodialysis patients.