The Internet-Based Cognitive Assessment Tool: System Design and Feasibility Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Persistent cognitive impairment is prevalent in unipolar and bipolar disorders and is associated with decreased quality of life and psychosocial dysfunction. The screen for cognitive impairment in psychiatry (SCIP) test is a validated paper-and-pencil instrument for the assessment of cognition in affective disorders. However, there is no digital cognitive screening tool for the brief and accurate assessment of cognitive impairments in this patient group.

Objective

In this paper, we present the design process and feasibility study of the internet-based cognitive assessment tool (ICAT) that is designed based on the cognitive tasks of the SCIP. The aims of this feasibility study were to perform the following tasks among healthy individuals: (1) evaluate the usability

SUBMITTER: Hafiz P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6688443 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature