Preliminary validation of the Virtual Kitchen Challenge as an objective and sensitive measure of everyday function associated with cerebrovascular disease.

ABSTRACT: Preliminary validity of a computer-based test of everyday function (Virtual Kitchen Challenge [VKC]) was examined against brain-imaging markers of cerebrovascular disease and in contrast to conventional neuropsychological and self-report measures. Twenty community-dwelling older adults (n = 6 mild cognitive impairment) performed simulated breakfast and lunch tasks using a computer touchscreen (VKC). Automated measures (completion time, proportion time off screen, etc.) were computed during training and test conditions. White matter hyperintensity (WMH) volumes from brain magnetic resonance imaging and conventional measures of cognition and function also were obtained. VKC completion time and proportion time off screen improved significantly from training to test and were significant

SUBMITTER: Holmqvist SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10840367 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature