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The modified Fuld Verbal Fluency Test: a validation study in Hong Kong

H F Chiu1, C K Chan, L C Lam

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

The Journals of Gerontology. Series B, Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences
|October 6, 1997
PubMed
Summary

The Fuld Verbal Fluency Test (FVFT) can help differentiate dementia in elderly Chinese individuals. A composite measure of verbal fluency scores is recommended for improved reliability in screening for dementia.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Gerontology
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Verbal fluency tests show promise in Western populations for dementia detection.
  • The Fuld Verbal Fluency Test (FVFT) is a tool used to assess verbal abilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To adapt and evaluate the FVFT for screening dementia in elderly Chinese in Hong Kong.
  • To assess the utility of the FVFT in differentiating between demented and normal elderly Chinese subjects.

Main Methods:

  • Modified Fuld Verbal Fluency Test (FVFT) administered to 53 normal and 56 demented elderly Chinese.
  • Concurrent administration of Cantonese version of Mini-Mental State Examination (CMMSE) and Chinese Hamilton Depression Rating Scale.
  • Analysis of verbal fluency scores across semantic categories (animals, fruits, vegetables).

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Main Results:

  • Verbal fluency scores significantly correlated with CMMSE scores.
  • Significant differentiation between normal and demented groups was observed for all semantic categories.
  • Individual verbal fluency scores demonstrated unsatisfactory test-retest reliability.

Conclusions:

  • The FVFT shows potential as a screening tool for dementia in the elderly Chinese population.
  • A composite measure of verbal fluency scores is recommended to enhance reliability for screening purposes.
  • Further validation of the composite FVFT measure is warranted.