Does the National Adult Reading Test hold in dementia?

Citation

O'Carroll R, Baikie EM & Whittick JE (1987) Does the National Adult Reading Test hold in dementia?. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 26 (4), pp. 315-316. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2044-8260.1987.tb01367.x

Abstract
Thirty elderly subjects with a clinical diagnosis of dementia were assessed using a neuropsychological test battery and were retested one year later. No significant deterioration in performance on the National Adult Reading Test (NART) was observed. A significant deterioration was noted in performance on the Mill Hill Vocabulary Scale synonym section (MHVS). Expected significant decrements in Clifton Assessment Procedures for the Elderly (CAPE) Information/Orientation and Physical disability scales were observed. The data provide supportive evidence for the view that performance on the NART remains relatively unaffected by the dementing process.

Journal
British Journal of Clinical Psychology: Volume 26, Issue 4

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Professor Ronan O'Carroll

Professor, Psychology