Abstract
Aim: The Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test (ROCFT) is a widely used measure of memory functioning and visuoconstructive abilities. It is considered to be a sensitive diagnostic tool for the evolution of cognitive impairment.
The aim of the present study is to determine the normative values for the ROCFT in the population of older Czech adults. Sample and Methods: A sample of 455 subjects (250 women and 205 men), above 60 years of age fulfilled the inclusion criteria and was assessed with a battery of neuropsychological tests as a part of National Normative Study of Cognitive Determinants of Healthy Ageing.
We examined the effect of age, gender, and education level on the ROCFT performance. Results: Our analyses revealed a significant age-related decline in ROCFT performance and significant relationships between gender and education in all ROCFT measures (copy, reproduction after 3 and 30 minutes and recognition trial).
Moreover, the performance correlated significantly across all test measures. Conclusions: Based on regression models, we provide the reader with equations to calculate T-scores for all ROCFT measures.
Furthermore, normative data corrected for age, education and gender are available for healthy adults over a 60 years of age.