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Evaluating functional abilities within the context of memory assessment: A practice survey of neuropsychologists.
Shaikh, Komal T; Bolton, Kathryn; Shaikh, Umar; Troyer, Angela K; Rich, Jill B; Vandermorris, Susan.
Afiliação
  • Shaikh KT; Department of Psychology, York University, Toronto, Canada.
  • Bolton K; Neuropsychology and Cognitive Health Program, Baycrest Health Sciences, Toronto, Canada.
  • Shaikh U; Department of Psychology, York University, Toronto, Canada.
  • Troyer AK; Neuropsychology and Cognitive Health Program, Baycrest Health Sciences, Toronto, Canada.
  • Rich JB; Department of Psychology, Toronto Metropolitan University.
  • Vandermorris S; Neuropsychology and Cognitive Health Program, Baycrest Health Sciences, Toronto, Canada.
Clin Neuropsychol ; 38(3): 557-587, 2024 04.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37649186
ABSTRACT

Objective:

Functioning in daily life is an important consideration when differentiating between individuals with normal cognition, mild neurocognitive disorder, and major neurocognitive disorder. Despite this, there is no gold standard measurement approach for assessing functional abilities and few guidelines on how to do so. The objective of this study was to examine neuropsychologists' practices regarding the assessment of functional abilities across the spectrum of memory ability.

Method:

A total of 278 psychologists who routinely conduct neuropsychological assessments completed an online survey (estimated 15% response rate) querying their practices and perspectives with respect to the assessment of functional abilities.

Results:

Respondents identified that changes to several components of daily functioning, including activities of daily living, were important when evaluating functional abilities. Respondents reported utilizing a variety of instruments to assess functioning, with an overwhelming majority indicating the use of semi-structured interviews. Although most respondents are satisfied with existing tools, a quarter of respondents felt strongly that there was a need for more instruments of everyday functioning. Respondents further indicated that their recommendations to patients, particularly regarding compensatory strategies and follow-up with other professionals, were informed by results of their functional assessment.

Conclusions:

Overall, our survey results indicate that neuropsychologists perceive multiple factors of daily life to be important considerations when evaluating functioning, use a variety of techniques to assess functioning, and perceive a need for more measures of functional abilities.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Transtornos Cognitivos / Demência Tipo de estudo: Guideline / Prognostic_studies / Qualitative_research Limite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Clin Neuropsychol Assunto da revista: NEUROLOGIA / PSICOLOGIA Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Canadá

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Transtornos Cognitivos / Demência Tipo de estudo: Guideline / Prognostic_studies / Qualitative_research Limite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Clin Neuropsychol Assunto da revista: NEUROLOGIA / PSICOLOGIA Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Canadá