scholarly journals Mobile Application Based Modified Screening and Assessment Tools for Children with Autism

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (08) ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
Arpita Mazumdar ◽  
Biswajoy Chatterjee ◽  
Mallika Banerjee ◽  
Irfan H Bhati
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Application ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Indian Children ◽  
Whole Process ◽  
Behavioural Assessment ◽  
Improve Accuracy ◽  
Assessment Scales

<p class="0abstract"><span lang="EN-US">The researchers have focused on mobile application of screening tool to profile a child according to the degree of autism as per Indian Scale for Assessment of Autism (ISAA) with some modification. The work also emphasizes on practical implementation of various educational assessment tools viz. Indian Portage guide, BASIC-MR (Behavioural Assessment Scales for Indian Children with Mental Retardation) Part A, (FACP) Functional Assessment Checklist for Programming to assess children with autism in form of mobile application. The aim of this study is to enhance easiness, to improve accuracy, to monitor the child's progress and to make the whole process a time efficient one.</span></p>

Assessing Motor Deficits in Neurological Rehabilitation: Patterns of Instrument Usage

2001 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederike M.J. van Wijck ◽  
Anand D. Pandyan ◽  
Garth R Johnson ◽  
Michael P. Barnes
Keyword(s):  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Motor Deficits ◽  
Measurement Technology ◽  
Neurological Rehabilitation ◽  
Clinical Scales ◽  
Frequent Use ◽  
Modified Ashworth Scale ◽  
Use Of Assessment ◽  
Assessment Scales ◽  
Ashworth Scale

To describe current patterns in the use of clinical scales and measurement tech nology for the assessment of motor deficits in neurological rehabilitation. Question naire, sent to the 2,556 members of the World Forum for Neurological Rehabilita tion, distributed over 75 countries. Sixty-eight questionnaires were returned. Generally, participants indicated that the centres where they were based used a num ber of different clinical assessment scales (median, three), most frequently with a small proportion of patients. The (Modified) Ashworth Scale, the FIM, and the Fugl-Meyer were used most frequently. Only 35 respondents stated that their centre used one or more scales in >75% of their patients, but the choice of such routinely applied in struments varied between centres. The application of measurement technology was re stricted, with video and goniometry being used most frequently. The main barriers to more frequent use of assessment tools were perceived to be a lack of resources, infor mation, and training. The (albeit limited) results from this survey suggest that the assessment of motor deficits in neurological rehabilitation is currently mostly qualita tive and lacks standardisation. More resources and education are required to support a more routine application of assessment tools and to integrate measurement tech nology further in neurological rehabilitation to assist in the process of quantification of outcomes. Key Words: Motor deficits—Neurological rehabilitation—Outcome as sessment—Standardisation—Measurement technology.

scholarly journals A Novel Educational Smartphone Application for Cognitively Healthy Seniors: A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6601
Author(s):  
Blanka Klimova ◽  
Lukas Sanda
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Pedagogical Practice ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Individual Needs ◽  
Instructional Manual

Modern technologies surround people every day, including seniors. The aim of this pilot study was to create a maximally user-friendly mobile application in order to meet older users’ individual needs. The research sample consisted of 13 older individuals at the age of 55+ years with a mean age of 67 years, living in the Czech Republic. The key assessment tools of this pilot study were the developed application and usability testing. The findings confirmed that the newly developed mobile application for teaching English met the needs of cognitively healthy seniors, and was acceptable and feasible. In addition, it indicated what technical (e.g., visual interface or easy navigation) and pedagogical (e.g., an instructional manual or adjusting to seniors’ learning pace or clear instructions) aspects should be strictly followed when designing such an educational smartphone application. In addition, the authors of this pilot study provide several implications for pedagogical practice. Further research should include more empirical studies aimed at the exploration of educational mobile applications for older generation groups with respect to meeting their individual needs in order to enhance their overall well-being. However, such studies are, nowadays, very rare.

G-8 Geriatric Screening Tool Independently Predicts Progression-Free Survival in Older Ovarian Cancer Patients Irrespective of Maximal Surgical Effort: Results of a Retrospective Cohort Study

Gerontology ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Katharina Anic ◽  
Sophie Birkert ◽  
Mona Wanda Schmidt ◽  
Valerie Catherine Linz ◽  
Anne-Sophie Heimes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Prognostic Index ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Prognostic Impact ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Geriatric Screening ◽  
The Impact

<b><i>Background:</i></b> We evaluated the prognostic impact of various global health assessment tools in patients older than 60 years with ovarian cancer (OC). <b><i>Methods:</i></b> G-8 geriatric screening tool (G-8 score), Lee Schonberg prognostic index, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status, and Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) were determined retrospectively in a consecutive cohort of elderly patients with OC. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses and Kaplan-Meier method were performed to analyze the impact of the preoperative global health status on survival. <b><i>Results:</i></b> 116 patients entered the study. In multivariate analysis adjusted for clinical-pathological factors, only the G-8 score retained significance as a prognostic parameter of progression-free survival (PFS) (hazard ratio [HR]: 1.970; 95% confidence interval [CI] [1.056–3.677]; <i>p</i> = 0.033). Fifty-six patients were classified as G-8-nonfrail with an increased PFS compared to 50 G-8-frail patients (53.4% vs. 16.7%; <i>p</i> = 0.010). A higher CCI was associated with decreased PFS (45.1% vs. 22.2%; <i>p</i> = 0.012), but it did not influence the risk of recurrences or death (<i>p</i> = 0.360; <i>p</i> = 0.111). The Lee Schonberg prognostic index, the ECOG, and age were not associated with survival. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> The G-8 score independently predicted PFS in elderly OC patients regardless of maximal surgical effort. Thus, it could be useful to assess surgical treatment based on frailty rather than age alone.

scholarly journals Developing iPad Application based on Video Modeling to Enhance Self-Protection Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Jeddah

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Afnan Maatouk Al - Talhi
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Experimental Design ◽  
Video Modeling ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
The Self ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
Self Protection ◽  
Experimental Group

The current study aimed to develop a mobile application based on video modeling to improve and enhance self-protection skills for children with autism. Semi-experimental design of the two groups was adopted: the control, which received the self-protection skills in the traditional way, while these skills was provided to the experimental group through the application based on video modeling. The research sample was consisted of 16 students who met the criteria. The researcher was applied the self-protection skills scale on the sample. After the experiment was applied for five weeks, the data were analyzed statistically. The results showed the effectiveness of the application in the development of self-protection skills for autistic children. The researcher recommended the use of the preferences of children with autism and the use of applications that based on video modeling in their education.

scholarly journals Facilitating spatially-explicit assessments of ecosystem service delivery to support land use planning

One Ecosystem ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dirk Vrebos ◽  
Jan Staes ◽  
Steven Broekx ◽  
Leo de Nocker ◽  
Karen Gabriels ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Land Use ◽  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Ecosystem Service ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Spatially Explicit ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Time Investment ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Impact

Since the early 2000s, there have been substantial efforts to transform the concept of ecosystem services into practice. Spatial assessment tools are being developed to evaluate the impact of spatial planning on a wide range of ecosystem services. However, the actual implementation in decision-making remains limited. To improve implementation, tools that are tailored to local conditions can provide accurate, meaningful information. Instead of a generic and widely-applicable tool, we developed a regional, spatially-explicit tool (ECOPLAN-SE) to analyse the impact of changes in land use on the delivery of 18 ecosystem services in Flanders (Belgium). The tool incorporates ecosystem services relevant to policy-makers and managers and makes use of detailed local data and knowledge. By providing an easy-to-use tool, including the required spatial geodatasets, time investment and the learning curve remain limited for the user. With this tool, constraints to implement ecosystem service assessments in local decision-making are drastically reduced. We believe that region-specific decision support systems, like ECOPLAN-SE, are indispensable intermediates between the conceptual ecosystem service frameworks and the practical implementation in planning processes.

Abstract 17208: Successful Implementation of Grip Strength Measurement as a Frailty Screening Tool

Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (Suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gloria Y Kim ◽  
Arati A Gangadharan ◽  
Craig S Brown ◽  
Nicholas H Osborne ◽  
Matthew Corriere
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Frailty Index ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Strength Measurement ◽  
Strength Assessment ◽  
Related Information ◽  
History Of ◽  
Grip Strength Measurement

Introduction: Objective screening for frailty is seldom performed because existing tools are time consuming and usually applied post-hoc. Implementation of efficient and feasible frailty screening approaches within clinic is needed. Purpose and hypothesis: We implemented grip strength measurement as a frailty screening tool in a cardiovascular clinic setting and compared this to existing frailty assessment tools, including the modified frailty index-5 (mFI-5) and -11 (mFI-11). We hypothesized that grip strength would be comparable to the mFI-5 and -11, associated with common adverse events including urinary incontinence (UI) and falls, and increased diagnosis of frailty would occur as a result implementation. Methods: Grip strength measurement was integrated into clinic intake to screen for weakness, a frailty component. Measurements were performed routinely for cardiovascular clinic visits and entered into the EMR data field. Categorical frailty was assessed based on 20 th percentile for grip strength (kg) adjusted for gender and BMI. A “dotphrase” statement was built to streamline clinical documentation, and quarterly newsletters were used to disseminate coding and other related information. Categorical tests were used to evaluate associations between grip, weakness, and other measures of frailty. Results: A total of 4,447 unique patients had grip strength measured. Mean age was 63.3±15.6, BMI 29.6±7.0, 47.6% (n=2,115) were female, and 86.5% were Caucasian/White. Based on grip strength, 34.6% (n=1,538) were weak, and 22.0% (n=980) and 16.9% (n=754) were frail based on mFI-5 and mFI-11, respectively. Less than 10% (n=408, 9.25%) had a history of falls and 39 (0.88%) had UI. Falls were associated with weakness (P<0.001) but UI was not. Only 45 (1.01%) had a coded frailty diagnosis in the EMR. Among those with a frailty diagnosis, 35 (77.8%) were considered frail by grip. The negative predictive value (NPV) of the grip strength when mFI-5 is used as the gold standard is 0.84. Conclusions: Grip strength is both feasible and practical for frailty screening in clinical environments. Mismatch between screening-based and coding-based frailty prevalence suggests an opportunity to improve risk screening through routine grip strength assessment.

Measurement of Apathy

2021 ◽  
pp. 19-38
Author(s):  
Moyra Mortby ◽  
Bria Mele ◽  
Zahinoor Ismail ◽  
David Miller
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Cognitive Activity ◽  
Neuropsychiatric Disorders ◽  
Neurocognitive Disorders ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Clinical Interviews ◽  
Assessment Scales

Apathy, whether considered a syndrome or a symptom, is increasingly being diagnosed. Marin and colleagues first described apathy as a syndrome characterized by deficits in goal-directed behaviour, goal-directed cognitive activity, and emotions. Diagnostic criteria for apathy have since been published and are used in clinical and research settings to assess apathy in neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders. Apathy is assessed using a variety of methods, including diagnostic criteria-based clinical interviews, administration of assessment scales, and observational ratings of behaviours by a trained specialist. A number of assessment tools are available to assess severity and change of apathy symptoms and to distinguish apathy from other comorbid syndromes commonly observed in neurocognitive disorders. This chapter provides a detailed overview of apathy measures in neurocognitive disorders, focusing on diagnostic criteria and commonly used assessment tools.

scholarly journals Assessing Diet Quality of People with Parkinson's Disease: Dietary Screening Tool Versus HEI-2015

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 517-517
Author(s):  
Sarah Dobiszewski ◽  
Leslie Mahler ◽  
Ingrid Lofgren
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Nutritional Risk ◽  
Not At Risk

Abstract Objectives To assess the diet quality of people with Parkinson's Disease (PwPD) using two assessment tools: Healthy Eating Index (HEI)-2015 and the Dietary Screening Tool (DST). HEI-2015 and DST scores were compared for alignment to explore associations between HEI-2015 and DST total scores and sub-scores. Methods This secondary data analysis utilized a total of 28 participants from two studies examining PwPD and their informal caregivers. Dietary data was collected with two 24-hour recalls using the multiple pass method and entered into the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDSR). SAS Version 9.4 was used to compute HEI-2015 scores to assess diet quality. The HEI-2015 score is a total of 100 points and is based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans for 2015–2020. Total HEI-2015 scores and 13 component scores were interpreted using the graded approach (grades A-F). Radar graphs provide a visual representation. Participants also completed the DST. The DST is a 25-item questionnaire used to identify dietary patterns and assess nutritional risk. Total scores were categorized into at risk &lt;60, possibly risk 60–75, and not at risk &gt;75. Sub-scores were calculated with point classifications for specific food categories. These sub-scores were divided into tertials of recommended intakes less than 50%, 50–80% and 80–100%, and compared for alignment between DST sub-scores and HEI-2015 sub-scores by assessing total number of pairs per category. Results The mean total score was 59.4 ± 28.6 for DST and 58.7 ± 22.2 for HEI-2015. HEI-2015 scores fell into grades of A (n = 0) B (n = 3) C (n = 3) D (n = 7) F (n = 14). PwPD who were categorized at risk from the DST scores (n = 18) received an HEI grade of D/F. PwPD who were at possible risk (n = 7) received a grade of B/C/D. PwPD who were not at risk (n = 3) received a grade of B/C/D for sub-scores, vegetable intake had a 50% alignment in scores, fat/sugar 43% alignment, whole grains and dairy 46% alignment and fruit 39% alignment. Conclusions There appeared to be partial alignment between the total HEI-2015 scores and DST nutritional risk scores. Sub-scores differ 50% of the time. Due to differences between the assessment tools, more research is needed to validate the DST in PwPD as this can be a less taxing assessment compared with 24-hour recalls. Funding Sources There was no external funding for this study.

Factors Affecting the Adoption of Entertainment Mobile Applications in Iran

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 67-79
Author(s):  
Sina Baghbaniyazdi ◽  
Amir Ekhlassi ◽  
Kamal Sakhdari
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Application Development ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Whole Process ◽  
Research On Application

While previous research on application adoption has partly advanced our understanding of factors affecting the adoption of mobile applications, less attention has been given to the whole process of application development, from idea characteristics to the supportive activities after launch. In particular, less is known about these factors in the context of developing countries, where mobile applications are gaining increasing popularity. In this vein, this paper, adopting a grounded theory approach, aims to identify factors influencing the adoption of entertainment mobile application from the developer's points of view focusing on different phases of application development in the novel context of Iran. The authors' in-depth semi-structured interviews with experts in mobile application development firms indicate 15 factors classified within four categories based on the application development process, entailing idea characteristics, design, marketing communications and supportive activities. The implications of these findings provides valuable insight into why some mobile applications are more successful than others.

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