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Preliminary normative data for the Hooper Visual Organization

Expiry Date
: 14/08/2029
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
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The article examines the psychometric properties of the Hooper Visual Organization Test (HVOT) and establishes norms for South Africans with diverse linguistic and educational backgrounds. Results indicate satisfactory reliability, Rasch model fit, and significant associations with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA).

Keywords: HVOT; neuropsychological assessment; norms; psychometric properties; visuospatial ability; Huntington’s disease; MOCA

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Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of the article is to explore the psychometric properties of the Hooper Visual Organization Test (HVOT) and to develop normative data specifically for South Africans who do not speak English as a first language and who have received primary and secondary public education.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. Improved understanding of HVOT's psychometrics in diverse South African populations.

  2. Development of normative data for accurate score interpretation.
  3. Identification of future research areas, like gender influence on scores and sample size validation.

Instructions for this Module

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  • The pass grade is 70%;
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