Recall Tests Are Effective to Detect Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of 108 Diagnostic Studies

Recall tests were shown to be the most effective test in MCI detection, especially for the population with symptoms of memory deterioration. They can be potentially used as the triage screening test for MCI in primary care setting. But when a patient shows cognitive impairments beyond memory deterioration, a more comprehensive test such as the MoCA should be used.