Regression-based Norms for a Neuropsychological Screening Battery in the Filipino Population

Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ana Joy Lozano, Christian Francisco, Sharrah Peñaflorida, Maria Lourdes Amarillo, Sheriah Laine de Paz-Silava, Paul Pasco, Jacob D. Bolzenius, Robert Paul, Marissa M. Alejandria
DOI: 10.1097/wnn.0000000000000418
Cited by: 1
References: 37

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Evaluation of cognitive health is an important aspect of clinical care for individuals with neurologic and/or psychiatric conditions. To our knowledge, prior studies have not established normative data for cognitive health among adults residing in the Philippines. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to adapt a multidomain cognitive testing protocol optimized for cultural relevance and establish empirically derived normative data adjusted for demographic factors using regression-based methods. METHODS: We recruited healthy Filipino adults ages 18-65 years. Study participants underwent a multidomain cognitive testing protocol examining seven neurocognitive domains. We generated normative scoring systems using regression-based methods using age, sex assigned at birth, level of education, and body mass index as predictors. We defined statistical significance as p

Fields of Study & Subjects

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Traumatic Brain Injury Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Volume
39
Issue
1
Pages
32–40
Publication date
20 January 2026
Language
EN