Computerized neuropsychological assessment
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Computerized neuropsychological assessment helps neuropsychologists and psychologists to assess functions relative to possible brain damage using a software. For more information about the tests, see Neuropsychological tests.
Available packages
[edit]Currently there are some commercial packages available for buying. Once bought, they can be installed at a clinic and be used to assess patients.
Computerized versus traditional tests
[edit]There are some discussions on the effectiveness of computerized tests. The detriments in using computerized versions are discussed in an article.[1]
Computerized tests have the following main benefits:
Speed
[edit]Results are obtained as soon as the tests are finished – no need to consult tables or other informations.
Security
[edit]Every rule is programmed in the software, so there will be no errors during the execution or getting the results.
Hemispheric asymmetry
[edit]To assess different hemispheric functions, some packages offer verbal and non verbal tests. These tests are applied according to Neuropsychological tests.
Development at universities
[edit]By having clinical applications, some universities develop their own packages, like University of Cambridge (CANTAB - Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery ) and Universidade Federal de São Paulo (NAFW - Neuropsychological Assessment Framework , LAACS - Lateralized Attention Assessment Computerized System and ThoughtFlow-Sys ).
List of software
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Cernich, A.; Brennana, D.; Barker, L.; Bleiberg, J. (2007). "Sources of error in computerized neuropsychological assessment". Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. 22: 39–48. doi:10.1016/j.acn.2006.10.004. PMID 17097851.