The ecological validity of the Uniform Data Set 3.0 neuropsychological battery in individuals with mild cognitive impairment and dementia.

ABSTRACT: Objective: Ecological validity refers to the ability of neuropsychological measures to predict real world performance. Questions remain as to the ecological validity of commonly used measures, particularly regarding their relationships to global versus specific activities of daily living among those with neurodegenerative disease. We explored these issues through the lens of the Uniform Data Set 3.0 Neuropsychological battery (UDS3NB) in individuals with mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Method: UDS3NB and informant rated Functional Activities Questionnaire scales were evaluated from 2,253 individuals with mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Ordinal regression equations were used to explore the relationships of demographic and cognitive variables with overall and sp

SUBMITTER: Benge JF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8071839 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature