Performance of Mattis dementia rating scale-Chinese version in patients with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease

Abstract Background To identify the applicability of Chinese Version Mattis Dementia Rating Scale (DRS-CV). Methods The DRS-CV was administered to 483 participants, including 136 normal controls, 167 patients with mild cognition impairment (MCI), and 180 Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve used evaluate sensitivity specificity scale. Results scores were ranked in order NC > MCI AD moderate group. Memory sensitive function affected at a relatively earlier stage AD. ROC analysis indicated total score memory subscale showed excellent discrimination between from AD, but poor NC. Conclusion is useful early diagnosis severity not identification MCI.