Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure - copy and immediate recall (3 minutes): Normative data for Spanish-speaking pediatric...

Area of Science:

• Neuropsychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Cross-cultural Psychology

Background:

• The Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure (ROCF) is a widely used neuropsychological test.
• Normative data are essential for accurate interpretation of test scores in diverse populations.
• Existing ROCF norms may not adequately represent Spanish-speaking pediatric populations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish comprehensive normative data for the Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure (ROCF) in a large sample of Spanish-speaking children.
• To investigate the influence of demographic variables (age, sex, parental education) on ROCF performance in this population.

Main Methods:

• A large-scale study involving 4,373 healthy children from nine Latin American countries and Spain.
• Participants completed the ROCF as part of a broader neuropsychological assessment.
• Normative scores for ROCF copy and immediate recall were derived using multiple linear regression, controlling for age, age squared, sex, and mean parental education level (MLPE).

Main Results:

• Age demonstrated a significant linear effect on both ROCF copy and immediate recall scores, with performance increasing with age.
• Non-linear effects of age (age squared) and demographic factors (MLPE, sex) varied across countries, influencing ROCF scores.
• Higher MLPE was associated with better scores in specific countries, and girls outperformed boys in ROCF performance in Chile and Puerto Rico.

Conclusions:

• This study presents the largest normative dataset for the ROCF in Spanish-speaking children globally.
• The findings provide crucial normative data to enhance the accuracy of ROCF interpretation by neuropsychologists in these regions.
• The results highlight the importance of considering age, parental education, and sex when interpreting pediatric ROCF performance.