Abstract
Neuropsychological assessment improves diagnostic accuracy above standard clinical examination, and has become a valuable part of the multi-disciplinary approach to evaluation of patients with possible dementia. Among non-psychologists, many aspects of the neuropsychological examination are not readily apparent, as implementation of sound psychometric theory and methods is the bedrock for the development and application of assessment measures. In this chapter, we provide a step-by-step explanation of the process of clinical inference that occurs after formal cognitive tests are administered. We also discuss various contexts of neuropsychological assessment, misconceptions about the field, and current trends.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Principles and Practice of Geriatric Psychiatry |
Subtitle of host publication | Third Edition |
Publisher | John Wiley and Sons |
Pages | 232-237 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780470747230 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2 2010 |
Keywords
- Alzheimer's disease
- Assessment
- Cognitive
- Dementia
- Neuropsychology
- Norms
- Statistical methods
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine