P3-228: Cognitive testing on computer (C-TOC): Design, usability evaluation and validation of a novel computerized testing tool

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (4S_Part_14) ◽  
pp. P540-P540 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Jacova ◽  
Joanna McGrenere ◽  
Hyunsoo Lee ◽  
William Wang ◽  
Sarah Le Huray ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Usability Evaluation ◽  
Cognitive Testing ◽  
Computerized Testing ◽  
Testing Tool

scholarly journals Usability Evaluation of a Robotic System for Cognitive Testing

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Di Nuovo ◽  
Simone Varrasi ◽  
Daniela Conti ◽  
Joshua Bamsforth ◽  
Alexandr Lucas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Usability Evaluation ◽  
Robotic System ◽  
Cognitive Testing

New Technologies and Neuropsychological Evaluation of Older Adults

2018 ◽  
pp. 1762-1779
Author(s):  
Stelios Zygouris ◽  
Magda Tsolaki
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Cognitive Testing ◽  
Computerized Testing ◽  
Neuropsychological Evaluation ◽  
Speech Recognition Software ◽  
Emerging Trends ◽  
History Of ◽  
Recognition Software

In this chapter the history of computerized cognitive testing for older adults is reviewed critically, challenges are being highlighted and solutions and emerging trends are discussed. Issues such as lack of validation, insufficiently documented psychometric properties and the high cost of computerized instruments are analyzed. At the same time a discussion concerning the lack of integration of computerized testing in healthcare highlights management issues and the need for a paradigm shift. Possible solutions to the issues presented and new avenues of research are identified. Emerging technologies such as adaptive testing, virtual reality (VR) environments, and reliable speech recognition software are presented and their potential is highlighted. At the same time social and scientific trends such as the shift to early detection and the increasing familiarity of older adults with technology are analyzed. The chapter concludes with an outline of the expected future of computerized testing.

scholarly journals A Network Based Multimedia Computerized Testing Tool

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Il-Hong Jung ◽  
Hosoon Ku ◽  
D. L. Evans
Keyword(s):  
Computerized Testing ◽  
Testing Tool

New Technologies and Neuropsychological Evaluation of Older Adults

2015 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stelios Zygouris ◽  
Magda Tsolaki
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Cognitive Testing ◽  
Computerized Testing ◽  
Neuropsychological Evaluation ◽  
Speech Recognition Software ◽  
Emerging Trends ◽  
History Of ◽  
Recognition Software

In this chapter the history of computerized cognitive testing for older adults is reviewed critically, challenges are being highlighted and solutions and emerging trends are discussed. Issues such as lack of validation, insufficiently documented psychometric properties and the high cost of computerized instruments are analyzed. At the same time a discussion concerning the lack of integration of computerized testing in healthcare highlights management issues and the need for a paradigm shift. Possible solutions to the issues presented and new avenues of research are identified. Emerging technologies such as adaptive testing, virtual reality (VR) environments, and reliable speech recognition software are presented and their potential is highlighted. At the same time social and scientific trends such as the shift to early detection and the increasing familiarity of older adults with technology are analyzed. The chapter concludes with an outline of the expected future of computerized testing.

Cognitive impairment associated with chemotherapy for breast cancer: An exploratory case-control study

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 8501-8501 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. M. Booth ◽  
J. Vardy ◽  
A. Crawley ◽  
S. Rourke ◽  
G. Pond ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Cognitive Testing ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Computerized Testing ◽  
Blood Tests ◽  
Control Study

8501 Background: There is evidence that some women suffer cognitive impairment after adjuvant chemotherapy (CT) for breast cancer and it may be sustained. We report a case-control study to explore underlying mechanisms with blood tests and functional imaging. Methods: Women diagnosed with breast cancer within 5 years were recruited to 3 groups of 20. Cases (group A) had received CT and self-reported cognitive dysfunction on a prototype FACT-COG questionnaire. There were 2 groups of controls: group B had received CT but did not report cognitive problems; group C had breast cancer but did not receive CT. Comprehensive tests of cognitive function (2.5 hr) were performed. Blood tests evaluated sex hormones, coagulation factors, 10 cytokines, and apolipoprotein genotype. Functional MRI (fMRI) scans were performed while subjects performed a mental task. Results: Currently, 60 women have completed FACT-COG, 39 have undergone neuropsychological assessment and 31 have completed fMRI; testing and analysis will be complete by May 2006. Median time from diagnosis was 2 years. There was increased self-report of cognitive impairment in CT vs non-CT patients (p<0.0001). Formal cognitive testing disclosed more impairment in group C (no CT) as compared to groups A and B: 29% vs 0% by classical tests (p=0.046), and 61% vs 47% and 25% (p=0.38) by computerized testing. This may be due to slight imbalance of demographic factors. Decreased activation in fMRI was seen in frontal areas and right parahippocampus of women who self-reported greater cognitive impairment (p<0.0005), while separate frontal areas show increased activity in women with greater objective cognitive impairment (p<0.0005). Patients who received CT reported more fatigue than non-CT patients (p=0.027). There was an association between fatigue and self-reported cognitive impairment (p=0.004) and anxiety and depression (General Health Questionnaire) (p=0.009), but not with objective cognitive testing. As yet there is no significant correlation between symptoms and cytokine levels. Conclusions: Self-reported cognitive impairment is associated with prior chemotherapy and changes in fMRI but not with formal cognitive testing. The larger sample size is required to confirm these changes and explore possible mechanisms. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

scholarly journals Evaluation of a Self-Administered Computerized Cognitive Battery in an Older Population

2015 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 264-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alain K. Koyama ◽  
Kaitlin A. Hagan ◽  
Olivia I. Okereke ◽  
Marc G. Weisskopf ◽  
Bernard Rosner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Cognitive Aging ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Cognitive Testing ◽  
Computerized Testing ◽  
Neuropsychological Battery ◽  
Male Health ◽  
History Of ◽  
Composite Scores

Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the utility of the Cogstate self-administered computerized neuropsychological battery in a large population of older men. Methods: We invited 7,167 men (mean age of 75 years) from the Health Professionals Follow-up Study, a prospective cohort of male health professionals. We considered individual Cogstate scores and composite scores measuring psychomotor speed and attention, learning and working memory and overall cognition. Multivariate linear regression was used to assess the association between risk factors measured 4 and 28 years prior to cognitive testing and each outcome. Results: The 1,866 men who agreed to complete Cogstate testing were similar to the 5,301 non-responders. Many expected risk factors were associated with Cogstate scores in multivariate adjusted models. Increasing age was significantly associated with worse performance on all outcomes (p < 0.001). For risk factors measured 4 years prior to testing and overall cognition, a history of hypertension was significantly associated with worse performance (mean difference of -0.08 standard units (95% CI -0.16, 0.00)) and higher consumption of nuts was significantly associated with better performance (>2 servings/week vs. <1 serving/month: 0.15 (0.03, 0.27)). Conclusions: The self-administered Cogstate battery showed significant associations with several risk factors known to be associated with cognitive function. Future studies of cognitive aging may benefit from the numerous advantages of self-administered computerized testing.

The Impact of Subjective and Objective Hearing Loss on Cognition and Memory in Older Adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yvonne Rogalski ◽  
Amy Rominger
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Reading Aloud ◽  
Cognitive Testing ◽  
Professional Collaboration ◽  
Cognitive Screening ◽  
Speech Language Pathologist ◽  
Text Passage ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Audiologic Evaluation

For this exploratory cross-disciplinary study, a speech-language pathologist and an audiologist collaborated to investigate the effects of objective and subjective hearing loss on cognition and memory in 11 older adults without hearing loss (OAs), 6 older adults with unaided hearing loss (HLOAs), and 16 young adults (YAs). All participants received cognitive testing and a complete audiologic evaluation including a subjective questionnaire about perceived hearing difficulty. Memory testing involved listening to or reading aloud a text passage then verbally recalling the information. Key findings revealed that objective hearing loss and subjective hearing loss were correlated and both were associated with a cognitive screening test. Potential clinical implications are discussed and include a need for more cross-professional collaboration in assessing older adults with hearing loss.

Reflections on the Cognitive Interviewing Reporting Framework

Methodology ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 123-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon Willis ◽  
Hennie Boeije
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Cognitive Testing ◽  
Level Of Detail ◽  
Cognitive Interviewing ◽  
Research Groups ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Reporting Framework ◽  
Full Explanation ◽  
Key Steps

Based on the experiences of three research groups using and evaluating the Cognitive Interviewing Reporting Framework (CIRF), we draw conclusions about the utility of the CIRF as a guide to creating cognitive testing reports. Authors generally found the CIRF checklist to be usable, and that it led to a more complete description of key steps involved. However, despite the explicit direction by the CIRF to include a full explanation of major steps and features (e.g., research objectives and research design), the three cognitive testing reports tended to simply state what was done, without further justification. Authors varied in their judgments concerning whether the CIRF requires the appropriate level of detail. Overall, we believe that current cognitive interviewing practice will benefit from including, within cognitive testing reports, the 10 categories of information specified by the CIRF. Future use of the CIRF may serve to direct the overall research project from the start, and to further the goal of evaluation of specific cognitive interviewing procedures.

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