Validity of a novel computerized cognitive battery for mild cognitive impairment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The NeuroTrax Mindstreams computerized cognitive assessment system was designed for widespread clinical and research use in detecting mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, the capability of Mindstreams tests to discriminate elderly with MCI from those who are cognitively healthy has yet to be evaluated. Moreover, the comparability between these tests and traditional neuropsychological tests in detecting MCI has not been examined.

Methods

A 2-center study was designed to assess discriminant validity of tests in the Mindstreams Mild Impairment Battery. Participants were 30 individuals diagnosed with MCI, 29 with mild Alzheimer's disease (AD), and 39 healthy elderly. Testing was with the Mindstreams battery and traditional neuropsychological tests. Receiver opera

SUBMITTER: Dwolatzky T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC270050 | biostudies-literature | 2003 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature