Klinikai neuropszichológiai tesztek magyarországi normatív adatai II.

Abstract

One basis of clinical neuropsychology is the application of objective, standardized measurements. Several internationally widespread measurements of memory and learning do not have normative data of the Hungarian population, hence it is crucial to provide a basis for future reference. The purpose of this study was to provide normative data about neuropsychological instruments measuring executive functions, memory and verbal learning skills in relation to demographic factors. Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and Prospective and Retrospective Memory Questionnaire (PRMQ) were administered to an adult, Hungarian representative sample (age, sex, education). Higher educated participants performed better on PRMQ, MoCA and RAVLT. Participants with primary education were identified as a risk group for poor verbal learning skills, executive functions and they committed more memory errors. Age had no significant effect on the results of PRMQ, while on MoCA and RAVLT a significant decline in performance was observed with the passage of lifetime. Females performed better in immediate and delayed recall on RAVLT. Application of the presented neuropsychological tests is recommended in clinical practice and scientific research as well. The presented normative data could be a valuable reference point for future studies and practical application, furthermore a basis for early identification of neurocognitive deficits. Orv Hetil. 2023; 164(16) 618-629.