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ReviewDementia & neuropsychologia2026

Executive functions in adults: scoping review of computerized neuropsychological batteries.

Victor Linking Magalhães Campos, Antonio de Pádua Serafim

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Victor Linking Magalhães CamposUniversidade de São Paulo, Instituto de Psicologia, São Paulo SP, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1162-3137
Antonio de Pádua SerafimUniversidade de São Paulo, Instituto de Psicologia, São Paulo SP, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0676-1500

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Abstract

Computerized assessment of executive functions (EF) has the potential to increase access to more cost-effective diagnostics, considering the relevance of these skills for quality of life and adaptive functioning. Objective: This study conducted a scoping review to identify computerized fixed batteries for assessing EF in adults. Methods: A systematic search was conducted in the United States National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library (Reviews), PsychNet, and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) databases, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). Results: A total of 15,704 records were identified, of which 62 studies met the eligibility criteria. In these, 42 batteries were mapped, which together encompassed 174 tasks associated with executive domains. No battery exclusively assesses EF, and most were developed for computerized application in a supervised face-to-face format. It was also observed that there was no explicit theoretical basis in the construction of the instruments, evidencing important conceptual gaps. Conclusion: There are fixed computerized batteries applicable to the assessment of EF in adults, although not specific, reflecting the advance of digitalization in neuropsychological practice. The findings highlight the need for cross-cultural adaptations and psychometric validation studies that strengthen the theoretical basis and diagnostic accuracy of these instruments.

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CognitionExecutive FunctionNeuropsychological TestsTelediagnostics

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PMID41799296
PMCPMC12965716

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