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Moving toward the digitalization of neuropsychological tests: An exploratory study on usability and operator perception.

Maria Grazia Maggio, Fabio Mauro Giambò, Martina Barbera, Paolo De Pasquale, Francesca Bruno, Andrea Calderone, Angelo Quartarone, Amelia Rizzo, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò

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Maria Grazia MaggioNeurorehabilitation Unit, IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino Pulejo", Messina, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0757-2389
Fabio Mauro GiambòNeurorehabilitation Unit, IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino Pulejo", Messina, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6843-4153
Martina BarberaDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6872-7931
Paolo De PasqualeNeurorehabilitation Unit, IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino Pulejo", Messina, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1688-2151
Francesca BrunoDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1842-2470
Andrea CalderoneDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5012-4425
Angelo QuartaroneNeurorehabilitation Unit, IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino Pulejo", Messina, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1485-6590
Amelia RizzoDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6229-6463
Rocco Salvatore CalabròNeurorehabilitation Unit, IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino Pulejo", Messina, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8566-3166

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the potential of digital tools in clinical neuropsychology, prompting a shift from traditional paper-based assessments to digital alternatives. However, research on this topic remains limited. This study evaluates the usability of digital neuropsychological assessment tools and examines healthcare professionals' perceptions of their reliability and efficiency in clinical settings. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted at the Centro Neurolesi "Bonino-Pulejo." Healthcare professionals, including neuropsychologists and clinicians, were asked to alternate between digital and traditional paper-based assessments. The usability of the digital tools was measured using the System Usability Scale (SUS), while qualitative feedback was gathered through open-ended questions. Results: A panel of 29 healthcare professionals participated in the study. The quantitative analysis of the SUS scores revealed a mean score of 89.48 ( Conclusions: Although the study's single-center design, small sample size, and reliance on self-reported measures may limit the generalizability of the findings, the results underscore the high usability and effectiveness of digital neuropsychological assessments. Healthcare professionals reported improved efficiency, accuracy, and data organization, supporting the tool's potential integration into clinical practice. These findings underscore the promise of digital tools in modern neuropsychology, paving the way for future multicentric and longitudinal research to validate their broader applicability.

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Clinical neuropsychologydigital toolshealth professionalsneuropsychological assessmentsneurorehabilitationusability

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PMCPMC12059415

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