Computerized Cognitive Test Batteries for Children and Adolescents-A Scoping Review of Tools For Lab- and Web-Based Settings From 2000 to 2021

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OBJECTIVE: Cognitive functioning is essential to well-being. Since cognitive difficulties are common in many disorders, their early identification is critical, notably during childhood and adolescence. This scoping review aims to provide a comprehensive literature overview of computerized cognitive test batteries (CCTB) that have been developed and used in children and adolescents over the past 22 years and to evaluate their psychometric properties.

METHOD: Among 3192 records identified from three databases (PubMed, PsycNET, and Web of Science) between 2000 and 2021, 564 peer-reviewed articles conducted in children and adolescents aged 3 to 18 years met inclusion criteria. Twenty main CCTBs were identified and further reviewed following PRISMA guidelines. Relevant study details (sample information, topic, location, setting, norms, and psychometrics) were extracted, as well as administration and instrument characteristics for the main CCTBs.

RESULTS: Findings suggest that CCTB use varies according to age, location, and topic, with eight tools accounting for 85% of studies, and the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB) being most frequently used. Few instruments were applied in web-based settings or include social cognition tasks. Only 13% of studies reported psychometric properties.

CONCLUSIONS: Over the past two decades, a high number of computerized cognitive batteries have been developed. Among these, more validation studies are needed, particularly across diverse cultural contexts. This review offers a comprehensive synthesis of CCTBs to aid both researchers and clinicians to conduct cognitive assessments in children in either a lab- or web-based setting.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:38

Enthalten in:

Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists - 38(2023), 8 vom: 22. Nov., Seite 1683-1710

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Tuerk, Carola [VerfasserIn]
Saha, Trisha [VerfasserIn]
Bouchard, Maryse F [VerfasserIn]
Booij, Linda [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Adolescents
Assessment
Children
Cognitive functioning
Computerized cognitive test batteries
Journal Article
Review
Systematic Review

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Date Completed 29.11.2023

Date Revised 29.11.2023

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1093/arclin/acad039

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM357616502