Reliable change in neuropsychological assessment of breast cancer survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study was to enhance the current understanding and interpretation of longitudinal change on tests of neurocognitive function in individuals with cancer. Scores on standard neuropsychological instruments may be impacted by practice effects and other random forms of error.

Methods

The current study assessed the test-retest reliability of several tests and overarching cognitive domains comprising a neurocognitive battery typical of those used for research and clinical evaluation using relevant time frames. Practice effect-adjusted reliable change confidence intervals for test-retest difference scores based on a sample of patient-matched healthy controls are provided.

Results

By applying reliable change confidence intervals to scores from tw

SUBMITTER: Andreotti C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4580503 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature