Reliability and normative data for the comprehensive assessment of prospective memory (CAPM)

Area of Science:

• Neuropsychology
• Rehabilitation Psychology
• Clinical Psychology

Background:

• Prospective memory (PM) is crucial for daily functioning.
• Brain injury often leads to significant PM deficits.
• A reliable tool is needed to assess PM failures in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Comprehensive Assessment of Prospective Memory (CAPM) questionnaire.
• To establish normative data for the CAPM.
• To assess the test-retest reliability and internal consistency of the CAPM.

Main Methods:

• The CAPM was administered to 95 healthy adults aged 15-60 years.
• Psychometric properties including test-retest reliability and internal consistency were analyzed.
• Normative data were established based on age, sex, and education.

Main Results:

• The CAPM demonstrated acceptable test-retest reliability and internal consistency.
• The questionnaire is a stable and homogenous measure of self-reported PM failures.
• Significant differences in CAPM scores were found between age groups (15-30 vs. 31-60 years).

Conclusions:

• The CAPM is a psychometrically sound and reliable tool for assessing prospective memory failures.
• Established normative data allow for comparison with patient populations.
• The CAPM can aid researchers and clinicians in evaluating PM in individuals with brain injury.