The clinical use of a modified WAIS procedure in a geriatric population

The clinical utility of a modified WAIS procedure (WAIS-M) in a male geriatric population was examined in a retrospective study. The WAIS records of 41 hospitalized war veterans (ages 55 to 82) were rescored in accordance with the WAIS-M procedure suggested by Vincent (1979). Results were evaluated according to Resnick and Entin's (1971) three validation criteria. Correlation with standard WAIS FSIQ was significantly high (.996), which satisfied the first criterion. A high degree of congruence with the WAIS (97.6%) was found in classifying subjects within Wechsler's intelligence category scheme, which satisfied the third criterion. The second criterion was not met due to the finding of significant mean differences. Despite this, the clinical value of the WAIS-M in a geriatric population was demonstrated. Suggestions for its applicability are presented.