The most frequently used tests for assessing executive functions in aging

Abstract

There are numerous neuropsychological tests for assessing executive functions in aging, which vary according to the different domains assessed.ObjectiveTo present a systematic review of the most frequently used instruments for assessing executive functions in older adults with different educational levels in clinical and experimental research.MethodsWe searched for articles published in the last five years, using the PubMed database with the following terms: "neuropsychological tests", "executive functions", a…