From word list learning to successful shopping: The neuropsychological assessment continuum from cognitive tests to cognition in everyday life

Domensino, A.-F., Evans, J. and van Heugten, C. (2022) From word list learning to successful shopping: The neuropsychological assessment continuum from cognitive tests to cognition in everyday life. Applied Neuropsychology: Adult, (doi: 10.1080/23279095.2022.2079087) (PMID:35654744) (Early Online Publication)

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Abstract

Cognitive deficits are common after brain injury and can be measured in various ways. Many neuropsychological tests are designed to measure specific cognitive deficits, and self-report questionnaires capture cognitive complaints. Measuring cognition in daily life is important in rehabilitating the abilities required to undertake daily life activities and participate in society. However, assessment of cognition in daily life is often performed in a non-standardized manner. In this opinion paper we discuss the various types of assessment of cognitive functioning and their associated instruments. Drawing on existing literature and evidence from experts in the field, we propose a framework that includes seven dimensions of cognition measurement, reflecting a continuum ranging from controlled test situations through to measurement of cognition in daily life environments. We recommend multidimensional measurement of cognitive functioning in different categories of the continuum for the purpose of diagnostics, evaluation of cognitive rehabilitation treatment, and assessing capacity after brain injury.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Early Online Publication
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Evans, Professor Jonathan
Authors: Domensino, A.-F., Evans, J., and van Heugten, C.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing
Journal Name:Applied Neuropsychology: Adult
Publisher:Taylor & Francis
ISSN:2327-9095
ISSN (Online):2327-9109
Published Online:02 June 2022
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2022 The Author(s)
First Published:First published in Applied Neuropsychology: Adult 2022
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons licence

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