Introducing demographic corrections for the 10/36 Spatial Recall Test.

Area of Science:

• Neuropsychology
• Cognitive Assessment

Background:

• The 10/36 Spatial Recall Test assesses visuospatial memory.
• It is recommended for brief cognitive assessments in multiple sclerosis.
• A limitation is the lack of demographically corrected normative data.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate demographic influences on the 10/36 Spatial Recall Test.
• To provide demographically corrected normative data for the test.

Main Methods:

• 116 cognitively intact participants over 50 years old were recruited.
• Participants underwent a neuropsychological evaluation including the 10/36 Spatial Recall Test Version A.

Main Results:

• Age, education, and race significantly affected test scores.
• Gender did not show a significant effect.
• Regression equations were used to correct for demographic variables, yielding corrected z-scores.

Conclusions:

• Demographic corrections improve the clinical utility of the 10/36 Spatial Recall Test.
• Corrected normative data enhance the accuracy of visuospatial memory assessment.