Normative data of neuropsychological tests of attention and executive functions in Ecuadorian adult population.
AGING NEUROPSYCHOLOGY AND COGNITION 2020;
28:508-527. [PMID:
32666879 DOI:
10.1080/13825585.2020.1790493]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to generate normative data for five tests of attention and executive functions (M-WCST, Stroop test, TMT, BTA, and SDMT), in a group of 322 Ecuadorian adults from Quito between the ages of 18 and 85.
METHOD
Multiple regression analyzes taking into account age, education, and gender were used to generate the normative data.
RESULTS
Age and education were significantly related to test performance such that scores decreased with age and improved as a function of education. An online calculator is provided to generate normative test scores.
CONCLUSIONS
This is the first study that presents normative data for tests of executive functions and attention in an Ecuadorian adult population. This data will improve the clinical practice of neuropsychology and help to develop the field in the country.
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