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Interactive influences on BVRT performance level: geriatric considerations.

Ellen Coman1, James A Moses, Helena Chmura Kraemer

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA. ellen.coman@med.va.gov

Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology : the Official Journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists
|November 1, 2003
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Older adults

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Gerontology
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • The Benton Visual Retention Test (BVRT) is a neuropsychological assessment tool.
  • Understanding demographic influences on BVRT performance is crucial for accurate interpretation in older adults.
  • Previous research has not fully elucidated these factors across diverse older adult groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how age, education, and gender affect BVRT performance.
  • To examine these influences in healthy older adults, those with memory concerns, and a mixed neurological group.
  • To identify demographic predictors of BVRT accuracy in aging populations.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional analysis of archival data from three distinct older adult groups.
  • Inclusion of 'normal' (n=156), 'normal with memory concerns' (n=435), and 'mixed neurologic' (n=196) samples.

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  • Statistical examination of demographic variables (age, education, gender) against BVRT scores.

    • Main Results:

    • Higher age correlated with lower BVRT accuracy across normal and low-deficit neurological groups.
    • Increased education was associated with higher BVRT accuracy up to age 84.
    • Gender did not significantly impact BVRT performance in normal subjects.
    • BVRT performance variability increased with age but not significantly through age 85.

    Conclusions:

    • Age and education are significant demographic factors influencing BVRT performance in older adults.
    • These findings aid in the interpretation of BVRT results within clinical and research settings.
    • Further research may explore other cognitive domains and diagnostic variables impacting visual-spatial memory.