Exploring the reliability and acceptability of cognitive tests for Indigenous Australians: a pilot study
Background: Reliable cognitive assessment for Indigenous Australians is difficult given that mainstream tests typically rely on Western concepts, content and values. A test’s psychometric properties should therefore be assessed prior to use in other cultures. The […]
Computerized vs. Paper-Pencil Assessment of Cognitive Change following Acute Ischemic Stroke
Importance: Cognitive impairment is common among patients with stroke and early recognition can optimize patient care. Objective: To determine the validity of computerized cognitive testing in an adult population with acute ischemic stroke. Design: Validation study […]
Cognitive evolution in natalizumab-treated multiple sclerosis patients
Background: Cognitive dysfunction affects up to 65% of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and progresses over time. Natalizumab has been shown to be superior to placebo in preserving cognition for the first two years of therapy. Objectives: […]
Comparison of cognitive functioning as measured by the Ruff Figural Fluency Test and the CogState computerized battery within the LifeLines Cohort Study
Background: The Ruff Figural Fluency Test (RFFT; a pencil and paper test) and the CogState (a computerized cognitive test battery) are well-validated and suitable tests to evaluate cognitive functioning in large observational studies at the population […]
Cognitive impairment in pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis is detected by the Brief International Cognitive Assessment for Multiple Sclerosis and computerized cognitive testing
Background: Cognitive impairment is a common and troubling feature of pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (POMS). Brief cognitive assessment in the outpatient setting can identify and longitudinally monitor cognitive involvement so that early intervention is possible. Objectives: The […]
