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Normative data of neuropsychological tests of attention and executive functions in Ecuadorian adult population

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2021-07-15

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2021

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Ramos Usuga, Daniela
Adana Díaz, Lila
Mascialino, Guido

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Routledge
Acceso abierto / Sarbide irekia
Artículo / Artikulua
Versión aceptada / Onetsi den bertsioa

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Objective: The purpose of this study was to generate normative data for five tests of attention and executive functions (M-WCST, Stroop test, TMT, BTA, and SDMT), in a group of 322 Ecuadorian adults from Quito between the ages of 18 and 85. Method: Multiple regression analyzes taking into account age, education, and gender were used to generate the normative data. Results: Age and education were significantly related to test performance such that scores decreased with age and improved as a function of education. An online calculator is provided to generate normative test scores. Conclusions: This is the first study that presents normative data for tests of executive functions and attention in an Ecuadorian adult population. This data will improve the clinical practice of neuropsychology and help to develop the field in the country.

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Regression models, Normative data, Attention, Executive functions, Spanish-speaking population, Ecuador, Adult

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Ciencias de la Salud / Osasun Zientziak

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