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The "Little Circles Test" (LCT): a dusted-off tool for assessing fine visuomotor function
Ciro Rosario Ilardi1, Marco La Marra2, Raffaella Amato2
1IRCCS SYNLAB SDN S.P.A., Via Emanuele Gianturco 113, 80143, Naples, Italy. cirorosario.ilardi@gmail.com.
Aging Clinical and Experimental Research
|November 1, 2023
Summary
This study standardized the Visual-Motor Speed and Precision Test (VMSPT), now called the "Little Circles Test" (LCT), to assess visuomotor skills. The LCT is a reliable tool for evaluating fine motor coordination in various neurological conditions.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Clinical Assessment
Background:
- Fine visuomotor function is frequently impaired in neurological disorders.
- There is a need for reliable neuropsychological tools to assess visuomotor skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the psychometric properties of the Visual-Motor Speed and Precision Test (VMSPT).
- To provide normative data for the VMSPT.
Main Methods:
- The study involved 220 participants aged 18-86 years.
- Psychometric properties and correlations with other neuropsychological tests were analyzed.
- Normative data were established based on age and education.
Main Results:
- VMSPT scores were influenced by age and education level, but not sex or handedness.
- The test demonstrated correlations with various cognitive domains.
- It effectively measures the speed-accuracy trade-off in older adults.
Conclusions:
- The VMSPT, proposed to be renamed the "Little Circles Test" (LCT), is a standardized, efficient, and cost-effective tool for assessing fine visuomotor coordination.
- The LCT is a versatile instrument for clinical use.
