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Computerized Neuropsychological Assessment Devices: Joint Position Paper of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology and the National Academy of Neuropsychology
- Source :
- Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. 27:362-373
- Publication Year :
- 2012
- Publisher :
- Oxford University Press (OUP), 2012.
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Abstract
- This joint position paper of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology and the National Academy of Neuropsychology sets forth our position on appropriate standards and conventions for computerized neuropsychological assessment devices (CNADs). In this paper, we first define CNADs and distinguish them from examiner-administered neuropsychological instruments. We then set forth position statements on eight key issues relevant to the development and use of CNADs in the healthcare setting. These statements address (a) device marketing and performance claims made by developers of CNADs; (b) issues involved in appropriate end-users for administration and interpretation of CNADs; (c) technical (hardware/software/firmware) issues; (d) privacy, data security, identity verification, and testing environment; (e) psychometric development issues, especially reliability, and validity; (f) cultural, experiential, and disability factors affecting examinee interaction with CNADs; (g) use of computerized testing and reporting services; and (h) the need for checks on response validity and effort in the CNAD environment. This paper is intended to provide guidance for test developers and users of CNADs that will promote accurate and appropriate use of computerized tests in a way that maximizes clinical utility and minimizes risks of misuse. The positions taken in this paper are put forth with an eye toward balancing the need to make validated CNADs accessible to otherwise underserved patients with the need to ensure that such tests are developed and utilized competently, appropriately, and with due concern for patient welfare and quality of care.
- Subjects :
- Psychometrics
Applied psychology
Data security
Test validity
Neuropsychological Tests
Article
Cognition
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
Neuropsychology
Health care
Developmental and Educational Psychology
medicine
Humans
Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted
Neuropsychological assessment
medicine.diagnostic_test
Computers
business.industry
Reproducibility of Results
General Medicine
United States
Test (assessment)
Psychiatry and Mental health
Clinical Psychology
Clinical neuropsychology
Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
Commentary
Position paper
Psychology
business
Neurocognitive
Social psychology
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 18735843 and 08876177
- Volume :
- 27
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....21769d77b5cb04ec63d16093bf25e843