Semantic verbal fluency in elderly Mexican adults: reference values
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Semantic verbal fluency in elderly Mexican adults: Reference values.
INTRODUCTION The semantic verbal fluency test (SVF) is sensitive to detecting cognitive decline. It is fast and easy to use in any cultural context; therefore, it is included in most of the neuropsychological assessment protocols. OBJECTIVE To estimate normative values for the SVF test (animals), in an elderly population aged 65 years and over. MATERIAL AND METHOD 1233 subjects who were hea...
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عنوان ژورنال: Neurología (English Edition)
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2173-5808
DOI: 10.1016/j.nrleng.2015.03.001