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Computerized administration of neuropsychological tests can be an objective, sensitive and efficient way to screen for and monitor cognitive changes in the elderly. However, current computer software still suffers from limitations in both the administration of those tests and the interpretation of their results, which might severely hamper their usability. In this paper qualitative aspects of current methods and their use in the prediction of dementia are discussed, guidelines for correct design and usage of computerized methods are suggested and a solution that overcomes several of the methodological limitations is proposed.
Keywords: Computerized neuropsychological test, human-computer interaction, mild cognitive impairment, dementia, neuropsychological tests, Alzheimer prediction
Current Alzheimer Research
Title: Computerized Methods in the Assessment and Prediction of Dementia
Volume: 4 Issue: 4
Author(s): Amos D. Korczyn and Vered Aharonson
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Keywords: Computerized neuropsychological test, human-computer interaction, mild cognitive impairment, dementia, neuropsychological tests, Alzheimer prediction
Abstract: Computerized administration of neuropsychological tests can be an objective, sensitive and efficient way to screen for and monitor cognitive changes in the elderly. However, current computer software still suffers from limitations in both the administration of those tests and the interpretation of their results, which might severely hamper their usability. In this paper qualitative aspects of current methods and their use in the prediction of dementia are discussed, guidelines for correct design and usage of computerized methods are suggested and a solution that overcomes several of the methodological limitations is proposed.
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Korczyn D. Amos and Aharonson Vered, Computerized Methods in the Assessment and Prediction of Dementia, Current Alzheimer Research 2007; 4 (4) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/156720507781788954
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/156720507781788954 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1875-5828 |
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