Patient perspectives of the experience of a computerized cognitive assessment in a clinical setting.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Computerized assessments are becoming widely accepted in the clinical setting and as a potential outcome measure in clinical trials. To gain patient perspectives of this experience, the aim of the present study was to investigate patient attitudes and perceptions of the Cognigram [Cogstate], a computerized cognitive assessment.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 older adults undergoing a computerized cognitive assessment at the University of British Columbia Hospital Clinic for Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders. Thematic analysis was applied to identify key themes and relationships within the data.

Results

The analysis resulted in three categories: attitudes toward computers in healthcare, the cognitive assessment process, and

SUBMITTER: Robillard JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6077833 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature