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 [1]) and Universidade Federal de São Paulo (NAFW - Neuropsychological Assessment Framework [2], LAACS - Lateralized Attention Assessment Computerized System [3] and ThoughtFlow-Sys [4]).
List of software[edit]
- ThoughtFlow-Sys
- NAFW - Neuropsychological Assessment Framework
- LAACS - Lateralized Attention Assessment Computerized System
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.