The Rey Auditory-Verbal Learning Test: applicability for the Brazilian elderly population

Area of Science:

• Neuropsychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Gerontology

Background:

• The Rey Auditory-Verbal Learning Test is a standard tool for assessing learning and memory.
• Adaptations are crucial for cross-cultural and linguistic validity in neuropsychological assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the performance of Brazilian elderly on a newly adapted Rey Auditory-Verbal Learning Test.
• To validate the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Rey Auditory-Verbal Learning Test for memory assessment.

Main Methods:

• Developed a Portuguese version of the Rey Auditory-Verbal Learning Test using concrete nouns.
• Recruited 223 subjects across six age groups (60-89 years).
• Administered the adapted Rey Auditory-Verbal Learning Test to all participants.

Main Results:

• Educational level positively correlated with test performance; age showed a negative correlation.
• Women demonstrated significantly better performance than men.
• Results aligned with findings from the English version of the Rey Auditory-Verbal Learning Test.

Conclusions:

• The Brazilian Portuguese adaptation of the Rey Auditory-Verbal Learning Test is suitable for evaluating memory capacity.
• The test is applicable across various age and educational levels within the Brazilian population.
• This validated tool aids in understanding cognitive function in Brazilian elders.