VERBAL AUDITORY SCREENING OF COGNITIVE ALTERATIONS TEST (CAVAC): EFFECT OF DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES AND ARGENTINE NORMATIVE DATA
Abstract
An increase in dementia is projected in the coming years, with Latin America being one of the most affected regions. Given this situation, new and improved tests for early detection are needed. The objective of this study was to obtain normative data for a recently developed test, the Verbal Auditory Screening of Cognitive Alterations Test (CAVAC), and to investigate the potential effects of demographic variables on its performance. 363 Argentinians from the general population (mean age: 66.2 years) were assessed using the CAVAC. Bivariate and regression analyses were performed to determine the influence of education, age, and sex on CAVAC performance. Education had a positive and significant influence on CAVAC performance. Furthermore, a negative correlation was found between age and CAVAC performance, and women showed better performance; however, these analyses for age and sex did not reach statistical significance. Argentinian norms were developed according to educational level. Further normative studies are suggested that include a larger number of adults with low educational attainment and a higher proportion of men.
Keywords: cognitive functions; neuropsychological assessment; screening test; cognitive performance; normative data
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