Feasibility and Acceptance of Direct-to-Home Tele-neuropsychology Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic

• DOI: 10.1017/s1355617721000436
• Publication Date: 2021-05-06T06:36:22Z
• Authors: Michael W. Parsons; Melissa M. Gardner; Janet C. Sherman; Kathryn Pasquariello; Julie A. Grieco; Christina D. Kay; Lauren E. Pollak; Amy K. Morgan; Britt Carlson-Eme...; Karen Seligsohn; Sigurros Davidsdo...; Margaret B. Pulsifer; Giuliana V. Zarrella; Sarah M. Burstein; Sarah M. Mancuso
• Keywords: Pandemic; 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak

Abstract Objective: Neuropsychological assessment via video conferencing has been proposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Existing literature demonstrated feasibility and acceptance of neuropsychological measures administered by videoconference, although few studies have examined patient TNP visits directly to patients’ homes (DTH-TNP). Methods: We modified a previously published satisfaction survey for DTH-TNP developed clinician examine experiences DTH-TNP. Results: Seventy-two patients (age range: preschool-geriatric) evaluated cognitive problems at an academic medical center responded voluntary surveys between April 20, 2020, August 19, 100% indicated satisfaction. Fifty-nine percent reported limitations (e.g., technological concern) appointment. 134 were collected that clinicians achieved goal their appointment in 90% encounters. Conclusions: These qualitative data suggest found be satisfactory pandemic, while also recognizing practice. results are limited subject bias. They support growing body suggesting provides valuable service, though additional research establish reliability validity is needed.