Assessing functional performance using computer-based simulations of everyday activities.

ABSTRACT: Current functional capacity (FC) measures for patients with schizophrenia typically involve informant assessments or are in paper and pencil format, requiring in-person administration by a skilled assessor. This approach presents logistic problems and limits the possibilities for remote assessment, an important issue for these patients. This study evaluated the feasibility of using a computer-based assessment battery, including simulations of everyday activities. The battery was compared to in-person standard assessments of cognition and FC with respect to baseline convergence and sensitivity to group differences. The battery, administered on a touch screen computer, included measures of critical everyday activities, including: ATM Banking/Financial Management, Prescriptions Refill via Tel

SUBMITTER: Czaja SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5432393 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature