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Akemi Hioka1,2, Yoshifumi Mizobuchi1,3, Yoshiteru Tada1
1Department of Neurosurgery, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University, Graduate School.
The Journal of Medical Investigation : JMI
|September 29, 2017
Summary
The higher brain dysfunction screening test (HIBRID-ST) effectively identifies age-related declines in cognitive function among healthy adults. This validated tool shows lower scores with increasing age, confirming its utility in assessing brain health.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Gerontology
- Cognitive Psychology
Background:
- Higher brain function is known to decline with age.
- The utility of the "higher brain dysfunction screening test" (HIBRID-ST) in healthy aging populations was previously unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of HIBRID-ST in detecting age-related changes in higher brain function in healthy individuals.
- To validate HIBRID-ST as a tool for evaluating cognitive decline in aging.
Main Methods:
- Recruited 60 healthy participants, aged 20s to 70s, divided into six age groups.
- Administered HIBRID-ST, assessing orientation, memory, recall, awareness, and visual-spatial skills, including Trail Making and Kana-hiroi tests.
Main Results:
- A significant negative correlation (ρ = -0.68, p < 0.01) was found between participant age and total HIBRID-ST scores.
- Participants in their 70s scored significantly lower than those in their 20s-60s.
- Participants in their 60s scored significantly lower than those in their 20s-50s.
Conclusions:
- HIBRID-ST accurately detects age-related declines in higher brain function in healthy adults.
- The findings support HIBRID-ST's use in assessing cognitive changes associated with aging.
- Further research is recommended to evaluate HIBRID-ST in individuals with diagnosed higher brain dysfunction.
