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ArticleAlzheimer's & dementia (Amsterdam, Netherlands)2018

Computer simulations for assessing cognitively intensive instrumental activities of daily living in older adults.

Stephen R Rapp, Ryan T Barnard, Kaycee M Sink, Dana G Chamberlain, Valerie Wilson, Lingyi Lu, Edward H Ip

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Article in Alzheimer's & dementia (Amsterdam, Netherlands), 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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7 authors.

Stephen R RappDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
Ryan T BarnardDepartment of Biostatistical Sciences, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
Kaycee M SinkDepartment of Internal Medicine (Geriatrics and Gerontology), Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
Dana G ChamberlainDepartment of Internal Medicine (Geriatrics and Gerontology), Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
Valerie WilsonDepartment of Internal Medicine (Geriatrics and Gerontology), Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
Lingyi LuDepartment of Biostatistical Sciences, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
Edward H IpDepartment of Biostatistical Sciences, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionAim is to evaluate validity, reliability, diagnostic precision, and user acceptability of computer simulations of cognitively demanding tasks when administered to older adults with and without cognitive impairment.

methodsFive simulation modules were administered to 161 individuals aged ≥60 years with no cognitive impairment (N = 81), mild cognitive impairment (N = 52), or dementia (N = 28). Groups were compared on total accuracy and time to complete the tasks (seconds). Receiver operating characteristics were evaluated. Reliability was assessed over one month. Participants rated face validity and acceptability.

resultsTotal accuracy ( DISCUSSION: Brief computer simulations can be useful in assessing cognitive functional abilities of older adults and distinguishing varying degrees of impairment.

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AssessmentCognitive impairmentComputerSimulationValidation

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PMID29560411
PMCPMC5857723

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