Harmonizing neuropsychological assessment for mild neurocognitive disorders in Europe.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Harmonized neuropsychological assessment for neurocognitive disorders, an international priority for valid and reliable diagnostic procedures, has been achieved only in specific countries or research contexts.

Methods

To harmonize the assessment of mild cognitive impairment in Europe, a workshop (Geneva, May 2018) convened stakeholders, methodologists, academic, and non-academic clinicians and experts from European, US, and Australian harmonization initiatives.

Results

With formal presentations and thematic working-groups we defined a standard battery consistent with the U.S. Uniform DataSet, version 3, and homogeneous methodology to obtain consistent normative data across tests and languages. Adaptations consist of including two tests specific to typical

SUBMITTER: Boccardi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9642857 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature