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José Fernando Mora-Romo1,2, Luis Alberto Mendoza-Contreras3, Rafael Armando Samaniego-Garay4
1Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Estado de México, Tlalnepantla, 54090, México.
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
|February 12, 2025
Summary
The Short Form Cognitive Function Scale is a valid and reliable tool for assessing cognitive function in Mexico. Its psychometric properties were confirmed in the general Mexican population for research use.
Area of Science:
- Psychometrics
- Cognitive Function Assessment
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Cognitive function assessment is crucial for understanding brain aging and disease.
- The Short Form Cognitive Function Scale (SFCFS) is a brief, user-friendly tool.
- Psychometric properties of the SFCFS were unconfirmed in the general Mexican population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the psychometric properties of the SFCFS in the general Mexican population.
- To validate the SFCFS for use in clinical and research settings in Mexico.
Main Methods:
- Instrumental design with 600 participants.
- Evaluated factor structure, reliability, measurement invariance, and construct validity.
- Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were performed.
Main Results:
- A unifactorial structure with 8 items was verified (α=0.945, Ω=0.946).
- Measurement invariance confirmed across gender, age, and geographic areas.
- Adequate convergent, divergent, and discriminant validity were demonstrated.
Conclusions:
- The SFCFS demonstrates adequate psychometric properties for the Mexican population.
- It is a valid and reliable instrument for non-clinical and research settings in Mexico.
- Supports the use of SFCFS for cognitive function assessment in diverse Mexican populations.
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