Feasibility and Efficacy of Online Neuropsychological Assessment

• DOI: 10.3390/s23115160
• Publication Date: 2023-05-29T07:39:36Z
• Authors: Sharon Binoy; Rachel Woody; Richard B. Ivry; William Saban
• Keywords: Neurotypical; Neuropsychological Assessment

Neuropsychological testing has intrinsic challenges, including the recruitment of patients and their participation in research projects. To create a method capable collecting multiple datapoints (across domains participants) while imposing low demands on patients, we have developed PONT (Protocol for Online Testing). Using this platform, recruited neurotypical controls, individuals with Parkinson’s disease, cerebellar ataxia tested cognitive status, motor symptoms, emotional well-being, social support, personality traits. For each domain, compared group to previously published values from studies using more traditional methods. The results show that online is feasible, efficient, produces are line obtained in-person testing. As such, envision as promising bridge comprehensive, generalizable, valid neuropsychological