Computerized neuropsychological assessment
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Computerized neuropsychological assessment helps neuropsychologists and psychologists to assess functions relative to possible brain damage using a software. For more information about the tests, see Neuropsychological tests.
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[edit] Available packages
Currently there are some commercial packages available for buying. Once bought, they can be installed at a clinic and be used to assess patients.
[edit] Computerized versus Traditional tests
There are some discussion on the effectiveness of computerized tests. The detriment in using computerized versions are discussed in a article.
Computerized have the following main benefits:
[edit] They are faster
Results are obtained as soon as the tests are finished - no need to consult tables or other informations.
[edit] They are more secure
Every rule are programmed in the software, so there will be no errors during the execution or getting the results.
[edit] Hemispheric Asymmetry
To assess different hemispheric functions, some packages offer verbal and non verbal tests. These tests are applied according to Neuropsychological tests.
[edit] Development at Universities
By having clinical applications, some universities develop their own packages, like University of Cambridge (CANTAB - Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery [1]) and Universidade Federal de São Paulo (NAFW - Neuropsychological Assessment Framework [2], LAACS - Lateralized Attention Assessment Computerized System [3] and ThoughtFlow-Sys [4]).
[edit] List of softwares
- ThoughtFlow-Sys
- NAFW - Neuropsychological Assessment Framework
- LAACS - Lateralized Attention Assessment Computerized System
