Rey-Osterrieth complex figure test (CFT)

Introduction

A visual memory test.

The patient must copy a complex design containing 36 scorable elements (copy) & must reproduce it after a delay (recall).

Normal adults can correctly copy an average of 22 of 36 scorable elements of the design with little loss after delays of up to 1 hour. The norms for older adults gradually decrease in proportion to age.

More general terms

• memory assessment
• visuospatial function assessment

Additional terms

• scoring for Rey-Osterrieth complex figure test (CFT)