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The fuld object-memory evaluation: development and validation of an alternate form
Cay Anderson-Hanley1, Andrea S Miele, Mina Dunnam
1Department of Psychology, Union College, Schenectady, New York 12308, USA. andersoc@union.edu
Applied Neuropsychology. Adult
|February 5, 2013
Summary
A new alternate form of the Fuld Object-Memory Evaluation (FOME) shows good psychometric properties for assessing memory in older adults. This validated form supports serial memory testing in clinical research.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Gerontology
Background:
- The Fuld Object-Memory Evaluation (FOME) is a tool for assessing memory using multisensory object encoding.
- Clinical and research applications of the FOME are particularly relevant for older adults.
- Development of alternate forms is crucial for serial memory assessments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the first psychometric data on a newly developed alternate form of the FOME.
- To establish the comparability and construct validity of the new FOME form.
- To provide normative data for the new FOME form in older adults.
Main Methods:
- Data collected from 102 independent-living older adults in a clinical trial.
- Seventy participants completed three versions of a shortened FOME administration.
- Psychometric properties assessed using intraclass correlation coefficients, reliable change indexes, and validity measures (RAVLT, fluency, NART).
Main Results:
- Significant, moderate intraclass correlations indicate comparability between FOME forms for immediate and delayed recall.
- Reliable change indexes suggest the new alternate form exhibits minimal practice or learning effects.
- Convergent and discriminant validity were supported by correlations with established cognitive tests.
Conclusions:
- The new alternate FOME form demonstrates comparability and construct validity with previous versions.
- This validated alternate form has practical utility for serial memory testing in clinical practice and research.
- Normative data stratified by age are provided for the new FOME form.
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