Normative data on clinical neuropsychological tests in Hungary I.

Abstract

Executive functions are crucial cognitive processes which enable us to manage our daily life, to be able to sustain goal-oriented behavior, to adapt to environmental changes and to regulate and coordinate the behavior during task situations. There are several means of evaluating executive functioning, but normative data for the Hungarian population were unavailable for detailed assessment. The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of gender, age, and education on the performance of three neurocognitive tests measuring executive functions, and to provide normative data in the Hungarian population. Victoria Stroop Test, Five-Point Test and Trail Making Test were administered to 316 individuals (175 female, 141 male). The sample was representative for Hungarian adults regarding age, gender and education. Performance scores decreased with increasing age, while scores increased by higher educational level. Performance was not influenced by gender. Significant correlations were observed between the measures. The provision of normative data should enhance the potential of the applied measures for clinical and research applications. These data provide a normative comparison for the assessment of executive functions and cognitive decline. Orv Hetil. 2023; 164(15): 577-585.