Computerized neuropsychological assessment

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Computerized neuropsychological assessment helps neuropsychologists and psychologists to assess functions relative to possible brain damages using a software. For more information about the tests, see Neuropsychological tests.

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[edit] Avaiable packages

Currently there are some commercial packages available for buying. Once bought, they can be installed at a clinic and be used to assess pacients. A list is found here.

[edit] Computerized versus Tradicional tests

There are some discussion on the effectiveness of computerized tests. The detriment in using computerized versions are discussed in a article.

Computerized have the following main benefits:

[edit] They are faster

Results are obtained as soon as the tests are finished - no need to consult tables or other informations.

[edit] They are more secure

Every rule are programmed in the software, so there will be no errors during the execution or getting the results.

[edit] Hemiferic Assymetry

To assess different hemisferic functions, some packages offer verbal and non verbal tests. These tests are applied according to Neuropsychological tests.

[edit] Development at Universities

By having clinical applications, some universities develop their own packages, like University of Cambridge (CANTAB - Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery [1]) and Universidade Federal de São Paulo (NAFW - Neuropsychological Assessment Framework, LAACS - Lateralized Attention Assessment Computerized System and ThoughtFlow-Sys [2]).

[edit] List of softwares

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