Reproducibility of inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility measures in older women: Artigo original - número: e225470 - publicado 20 de junho de 2023 ; Reprodutibilidade de medidas do controle inibitório, memória de trabalho e flexibilidade cognitiva em mulheres idosas: Artigo original - número: e225470 - publicado 20 de junho de 2023

Introduction: Executive Function is expressed in day-to-day activities through inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility. Despite the importance of evaluating these measures, there are disagreements about the reproducibility of the tests. Objective: To test the reproducibility of the Stroop Color-Word Test, Corsi Block-Tapping Test, and Trail Making Test in older women. Methods: Thirty-five older women performed the Stroop Color-Word Test (Inhibitory Control), Corsi Block-Tapping Test (Working Memory), and Trail Making Test (Cognitive Flexibility) within one week between the test and retest. The reproducibility of the tests was determined by the intraclass correlation coefficient, coefficient of variation, standard error of measurement, and visual inspection of the Bland-Altman graphs. Results: The Stroop Color-Word Test showed satisfactory reproducibility values only for congruent and incongruent measures, with excellent intraclass correlation coefficient values. Corsi Block-Tapping Test showed reproducible values with a moderate and good intraclass correlation coefficient for the sequence and composite score, respectively. The Trail Making Test showed reproducible values for parts A, B, and the ratio (B/A), with intraclass correlation coefficients between moderate and good. Visual inspection of the Bland-Altman plots showed low bias in all variables. Conclusion: The results of the Stroop Color-Word Test, for congruent and incongruent trials, the sequence and the composite score of the Corsi Block-Tapping Test, as well as the part A, B, and the ratio (B/A) of the Trail Making Test, are reproducible measurements for older women. ; Introdução: A Função Executiva é expressa nas atividades do dia a dia por meio do controle inibitório, memória de trabalho e da flexibilidade cognitiva. Apesar da importância de avaliar essas medidas, existem divergências sobre a reprodutibilidade dos testes. Objetivo: Testar a reprodutibilidade do Stroop Color-Word Test, Teste dos Cubos de Corsi e Teste de Trilhas ...