What does the clock-drawing test show?
What does the clock-drawing test show? The clock-drawing test is used for screening for cognitive impairment and dementia and as a measure of spatial dysfunction and neglect. It was originally used to assess visuo-constructive abilities but we know that abnormal clock drawing occurs in other cognitive impairments. What does it mean if you fail the clock-drawing test? There can be elaborate scoring methods, assigning points based on positioning of numbers and hands, but simple pass/fail scoring has been shown as effective. If the clock is drawn correctly, that's a pass; if there are mistakes, the person drawing has failed. How...