Chou Mei-Chuan, Yang Yuan-Han, Liu Ching-Kuan
Department of Neurology, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Acta Neurol Taiwan. 2007 Mar;16(1):41-9.
Integration of various cerebral cortical functions results in performance of mentality. Given to mental status examination evaluates the general performances of cerebral cognitive function, it becomes indispensable to a comprehensive neurological examination accordingly. Whereas mental status examination evaluates complex cerebral function, it should be interpreted and administrated more cautiously than other ordinary exams in clinical application. In this report, we introduce essential concepts of mental status examination, some important skills in testing, and a few useful tests used in a medical center.
各种大脑皮质功能的整合导致心理活动的表现。鉴于精神状态检查评估大脑认知功能的总体表现,因此它成为全面神经系统检查中不可或缺的一部分。虽然精神状态检查评估复杂的大脑功能,但在临床应用中,它应该比其他普通检查更谨慎地进行解释和实施。在本报告中,我们介绍精神状态检查的基本概念、一些重要的测试技巧以及在一家医疗中心使用的一些有用的测试方法。