A review of the reliability of remote neuropsychological assessment

Applied Neuropsychology Adult, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 7

Published: Nov. 24, 2023

The provision of clinical neuropsychological services has predominately been undertaken by way standardized administration in a face-to-face setting. Interpretation psychometric findings this context is dependent on the use normative comparison. When standardization which such measures are employed deviates from how they were development its associated norms, one left to question reliability and hence, validity any turn, diagnostic decision making. In light current COVID-19 pandemic resultant social distancing direction, assessment challenging undertake. As such, remote (i.e., virtual) become an obvious solution. Here, before results can be said stand firm scientific grounds, it paramount ensure that garnered remotely reliable valid. To end, we undertook review literature present overview landscape. date, shows evidence for implications paramount. where needed, neuropsychologists, technicians examinees may no longer need same physical space undergo assessment. These most relevant given practices because COVID-19. And whilst should never supplant assessments, does serve as valid alternative when necessary.

Language: Английский

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Tele-Neuropsychology: From Science to Policy to Practice

Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 39(2), P. 227 - 248

Published: Sept. 15, 2023

The primary aim of this paper is to accelerate the number randomized experimental studies reliability and validity in-home tele-neuropsychological testing (tele-np-t).

Language: Английский

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What is the next step of ICT development? The changes of ICT use in promoting elderly healthcare access: A systematic literature review

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(3), P. e25197 - e25197

Published: Feb. 1, 2024

The objective of this study was to undertake a comprehensive review the evidence published, with focus on understanding experiences elderly in leveraging Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for their healthcare needs during COVID-19 period. In compliance Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, scrutinized all peer-reviewed articles English sourced from PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, Web Science, targeting studies that focused exclusively within timeframe, incorporated ICT-based technology as intervention, were associated assessment process employing ICT needs. search strategy identified 1752 records, which 34 met inclusion criteria. functionality categorized, types barriers identified, subsequent changes population underwent synthesized deliberated. This offers valuable insights into elderly's subjective utilizing ICT, may offer guidance future development geared towards enhancing well-being elderly. Future research should incorporate perspectives relevant providers evaluating effectiveness usage. Further are also needed underserved groups provide more holistic view.

Language: Английский

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Neuropsychological assessment by video teleconference in adults: A systematic review

Applied Neuropsychology Adult, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 18

Published: Feb. 3, 2025

Among the diverse advantages that neuropsychological assessment via video teleconference (VTC) presents, increased accessibility and convenience are most recognized. However, questions remain regarding impact of VTC on validity testing. This systematic review aimed to (a) update current knowledge testing conducted in adults; (b) identify factors contributing variability results; (c) recommend best practices for conducting these assessments. A total 21 crossover studies were analyzed. The samples included healthy adults individuals with cognitive impairments, mean ages ranging from 23 81 years. Overall, results point toward a strong agreement between in-person some was found across domains, motor timed tasks being particularly vulnerable technical problems such as poor video/audio quality, unstable internet connections, limited familiarity software inadequacy devices. Additional challenges identified when providing services specifically requiring clear verbal instructions or precise visual details. Further research is essential establish standardized protocols administration guidelines, clinical populations, mitigate enhance VTC-based assessment.

Language: Английский

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Effectiveness of remote neuropsychological interventions: A systematic review

Applied Neuropsychology Adult, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 9

Published: July 27, 2024

Objective Remote healthcare services is an upgrowing dynamic field that has been used to reduce potential disease spread and prevent overloading of the system during COVID-19 pandemic. The need for online interventions pandemic required immediate response with sometimes inadequate preparation. aim present study investigate effectiveness remote in neuropsychological interventions.

Language: Английский

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Tele-neuropsychology in memory clinic settings: Reliability and usability of videoconference-based neuropsychological testing

Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 12

Published: Oct. 21, 2024

Abstract Objective: Neuropsychological assessment through VideoTeleConferencing (VTC) can help improve access to diagnostic and follow-up care in memory clinics. This study investigated the stability of performance on VTC relation in-person using a test-retest design explored user experiences assessment. Materials Methods: Thirty-one patients (62 ± 6.7 years, 45% female, 58% Subjective Cognitive Decline, 42% Mild Impairment/dementia diagnosis) were included from Amsterdam Dementia Cohort between August 2020 February 2021. Patients underwent face-to-face neuropsychological followed by same test protocol within 4 months. Reliability coefficients calculated intraclass correlation (ICC). For each test, proportion clinically relevant differences performances modalities was calculated. User neuropsychologists assessed with questionnaires (User Satisfaction Ease use [USE] questionnaire System Usability Scale [SUS]). Neuropsychologists also participated focus group. Results: ICC values moderate excellent (0.63-0.93) for all measures total sample. On tests, most did not show modalities. reported overall positive system usability, although indicated group that without cognitive impairment required less training more independent. Conclusion: showed adequate reliability broad range tests commonly used practice. Assessment may be friendly method clinic, especially monitor individuals at risk future decline.

Language: Английский

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Smartphone App–Based and Paper-Based Patient-Reported Outcomes Using a Disease-Specific Questionnaire for Dry Eye Disease: Randomized Crossover Equivalence Study

Journal of Medical Internet Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 25, P. e42638 - e42638

Published: Aug. 3, 2023

Using traditional patient-reported outcomes (PROs), such as paper-based questionnaires, is cumbersome in the era of web-based medical consultation and telemedicine. Electronic PROs may reduce burden on patients if implemented widely. Considering promising reports DryEyeRhythm, our in-house mHealth smartphone app for investigating dry eye disease (DED) electronic Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) should be evaluated compared to determine their equivalency.

Language: Английский

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Minimal Clinically Important Differences With the Outcomes of the App-Based Japanese Allergic Conjunctival Diseases Quality of Life Questionnaire: Cross-Sectional Observational Study

JMIR Formative Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8, P. e60731 - e60731

Published: Nov. 26, 2024

Background Assessing changes in quality of life patients with hay fever–related allergic conjunctivitis requires validated and clinically meaningful metrics. A minimal important difference (MCID) that can be applied to assess Domain II the Japanese Allergic Conjunctival Disease Quality Life Questionnaire (JACQLQ) a smartphone app setting has yet determined. Objective This cross-sectional observational study aimed determine MCIDs for app-based JACQLQ assessing conjunctivitis. Methods used data from crowdsourced, cross-sectional, conducted via “AllerSearch” between February 1, 2018, May 2020. Participants were recruited through digital media social networking platforms voluntarily provided electronic informed consent. completed JACQLQ, which includes items on daily activity psychological well-being, as well visual analog scale measure stress levels related fever. Data collected app, ensuring comprehensive user input. determined using both anchor- distribution-based methods. The face III level fever anchors estimate MCID; ranges derived these MCID estimates. In method, calculated half SD SE scores. SEs intraclass correlation coefficient an test-retest reliability metric. Results total 17,597 individuals identified, 15,749 After excluding those incomplete data, 7590 participants included (mean age 35.3, 13.9 years; n=4331, 57.1% women). anchor-based method 1.0-6.9, 1.2-5.6, 2.1-12.6 activity, scores, respectively. Using coefficients odds ratio (OR) 0.813 (95% CI 0.769-0.849) OR 0.791 0.743-0.832) 0.841 0.791-0.864) addition, resulted 2 based measurement (4.8 4.2), well-being (3.4 3.1), (7.8 6.4) final suggested scores 4.2-6.0, 3.1-4.7, 6.4-10.5, Conclusions estimation could help standardize assessment These enhanced precision remote symptom monitoring facilitated timely, data-driven interventions, ultimately improving overall management outcomes mobile health platforms.

Language: Английский

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Telemedicine in Neuro-Oncology—An Evaluation of Remote Consultations during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cancers, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(16), P. 4054 - 4054

Published: Aug. 11, 2023

In order to minimize the risk of infections during COVID-19 pandemic, remote video consultations (VC) experienced an upswing in most medical fields. However, telemedicine neuro-oncology comprises unique challenges and opportunities. So far, evidence-based insights evaluate potentially customize current concepts are scarce. To fill this gap, we analyzed >3700 neuro-oncological consultations, which >300 were conducted as VC per patients' preference, detect how both patient collectives distinguished from one another. Additionally, examined reasons, suitable/less suitable encounters, VC's benefits disadvantages future opportunities with anonymized survey. Patients that participated had a worse clinical condition, higher grade malignancy, more often diagnosed glioblastoma longer travel distance (all p < 0.01). considered fully adequate alternative face-to-face for almost all encounters patients chose participate (>70%) except initial consultations. Most participants preferred alternate between modalities rather than alone but over telephone consultation. made feel safer, expressed interest implementing other (e.g., apps) into neuro-oncology. promising addition care should be selected individually.

Language: Английский

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Neuroimaging and verbal memory assessment in healthy aging adults using a portable low-field MRI scanner and a web-based platform: results from a proof-of-concept population-based cross-section study

Brain Structure and Function, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 228(2), P. 493 - 509

Published: Nov. 9, 2022

Language: Английский

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