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- The study aimed to evaluate a remote cognitive assessment method for multiple sclerosis (MS) using tests like the Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT) and the California Verbal Learning Test (CVLT-II).
- Researchers compared traditional in-person testing with remote web-assisted assessments in 100 MS patients and also examined test-retest reliability in 36 patients.
- Results showed that remote assessments were comparable to in-person ones, with good reliability for both the SDMT and CVLT-II, indicating that remote testing can effectively measure cognitive function in MS patients.
Article Abstract
Objectives: Determine the validity and reliability of a remote, technician-guided cognitive assessment for multiple sclerosis (MS), incorporating the Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT) and the California Verbal Learning Test, Second Edition (CVLT-II).
Methods: In 100 patients, we compared conventional in-person testing to remote, web-assisted assessments, and in 36 patients, we assessed test-retest reliability using two equivalent, alternative forms.
Results: In-person and remote-administered SDMT ( = 0.85) and CVLT-II ( = 0.71) results were very similar. Reliability was adequate and alternative forms of SDMT ( = 0.92) and CVLT-II ( = 0.81) produced similar results.
Conclusions: Findings indicate remote assessment can provide valid, reliable measures of cognitive function in MS.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7854963 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1352458520937385 | DOI Listing |
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