Tele-Global Examination of Mental State (Tele-GEMS): an open tool for the remote neuropsychological screening.

ABSTRACT: Tele-neuropsychology, i.e., the application of remote audio-visual technologies to neuropsychological evaluation or rehabilitation, has become increasingly popular and widespread during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. New tools with updated normative data and appropriate methodological developments are necessary. We present Tele-GEMS, a telephone-based cognitive screening developed on N = 601 Italian participants. It yields a global score tapping on orientation, memory, spatial representation, language, and pragmatic abilities. Its administration lasts about 10 min. Clinical cut-offs are provided, accounting for demographic variables (age, education, and sex) and also for a comprehensive index taking into account cognitively stimulating life experiences that can build up a cognitive reser

SUBMITTER: Montemurro S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10226870 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature