RESUMO: Vários testes de triagem foram utilizados para avaliação cognitiva na doença de Parkinson (DP). Objetivo: Avaliar a utilidade da Avaliação Cognitiva de Montreal (MoCA) em pacientes com doença de Parkinson sem queixa de comprometimento cognitivo. Métodos: Um total de 40 pacientes com TP sem queixas de problemas cognitivos foram admitidos e com o Estado de Exame do Estado Mental Mini (MEEM) foram selecionados e receberam o MoCA. Resultados: 80% apresentaram dados de Comprometimento Cognitivo Leve (ICM) segundo o MoCA, sendo as funções visoespaciais, atenção e memória atrasada aquelas que apresentaram diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre os grupos MoCA normal e anormal. Conclusão: Este estudo sugere que o MoCA pode ser um bom teste de triagem em pacientes com DP que não apresentam queixas cognitivas.

ABSTRACT. Several screening tests have been used for cognitive evaluation in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Objective: To evaluate the usefulness of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) in patients with Parkinson’s disease and no cognitive impairment complaints. Methods: A total of 40 PD patients with no complaints of cognitive problems were included. Patients were selected using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and the MoCA was then administered. Results: 80% of patients exhibited Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) according to the MoCA. Statistically significant differences in visuospatial, attention and delayed recall functions were evident between the normal and abnormal MoCA groups. Conclusion: The study results suggest that MoCA may be a good screening test in patients with PD who do not present cognitive complaints.

ABSTRACT Purpose To describe the level of passive vocabulary in boys and girls belonging to the Mapuche ethnic group, using the Vocabulary Test in Images Revised version (TEVI-R). Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out. Twenty-six children, both gender, between 4 to 7 years old participated in the study. The performance of passive vocabulary was measured through the application of the TEVI-R, analyzing the variables age and gender, as well as performing an analysis of the items and the number of errors. Results The performance of these children is not influenced by gender or age. There are potential sources of error in the items of the instruments related to the cultural, geographical relevance and graphic quality of them. Conclusion No association was observed by gender or differences by age in the study population. The possibility of developing new instruments or revising the available ones is discussed, given the characteristics of their native language, obtaining reliable results and respecting the elements that are part of their culture.

RESUMEN Objetivo Describir el nivel de vocabulario pasivo en niños y niñas pertenecientes a la etnia mapuche, utilizando el Test de Vocabulario en Imágenes versión Revisada (TEVI-R). Método Se llevó a cabo un estudio de corte transversal. Participaron 26 niños, de ambos géneros cuyas edades fluctuaron entre 4 y 7 años de edad. Se midió el desempeño de vocabulario pasivo mediante la aplicación del TEVI-R, analizando las variables edad y género, además de realizar un análisis de los ítems con mayor cantidad de errores. Resultados El rendimiento de estos niños no se ve influenciado ni por género, ni por edad. Existen potenciales fuentes de error en los ítems de los instrumentos relacionados a la pertinencia cultural, geográfica y a la calidad gráfica de los mismos. Conclusión No se observó asociación por género ni diferencias por edad en la población estudiada. Se discute la posibilidad de elaborar nuevos instrumentos o revisar los disponibles, dadas las características de su lengua materna, con la finalidad de recabar resultados fiables y respetar los elementos que forman parte de los marcadores propios de su cultura.