New normative data from the Spanish-language version of the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS), form A

Abstract

Introduction: The Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS) is frequently used in clinical practice to evaluate cognitive function. It is quick to administer (20-30minutes) and is not influenced by a learning effect. The RBANS includes 4 parallel versions and has a high discriminative ability. Our study provides normative data from the RBANS-E (Spanish-language version of RBANS form A) for a Spanish population aged 20 to 89 years.

Methods: The study included 609 subjects aged 20 to 89 years. Participants were evaluated at baseline with a short interview, a cognitive screening test (Mini-Mental State Examination), and a functional scale (Rapid Disability Rating Scale). The RBANS-E was then administered to all 609 participants.

Results: Our results show the influence of education on all subtest scores. Sex was observed to have no impact on any subtest.

Conclusion: Our study provides highly useful normative data for the cognitive evaluation of young and adult populations.

Keywords: Cognitive function; Datos normativos; Exploración neuropsicológica; Form A; Forma A; Funciones cognitivas; Neuropsychological assessment; Normative data; Repeatable Battery for the Asessment of Neuropsychological Status; Spanish-language version; Versión española.