Digital assessment of working memory and processing speed in everyday life:Feasibility, validation, and lessons-learned

Autor: M.E. de Vugt, Ph Delespaul, R.J.M. van Knippenberg, Sara Laureen Bartels, Simone J. W. Verhagen, Naomi E M Daniëls
Přispěvatelé: Psychiatrie & Neuropsychologie, RS: MHeNs - R2 - Mental Health, RS: MHeNs - R1 - Cognitive Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, Department of Lifespan Psychology, RS-Research Line Lifespan psychology (part of UHC program)
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Daniëls, N E M, Bartels, S L, Verhagen, S J W, Van Knippenberg, R J M, De Vugt, M E & Delespaul, P A E G 2020, ' Digital assessment of working memory and processing speed in everyday life : Feasibility, validation, and lessons-learned ', Internet Interventions, vol. 19, 100300 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2019.100300
Internet interventions-The application of information technology in mental and behavioural health, 19:100300. Elsevier BV
Internet Interventions
Internet Interventions, 19:100300. Elsevier BV
Internet Interventions, Vol 19, Iss, Pp-(2020)
ISSN: 2214-7829
DOI: 10.1016/j.invent.2019.100300
Popis: Objectives Cognitive functioning is often impaired in mental and neurological conditions and might fluctuate throughout the day. An existing experience-sampling tool was upgraded to assess individual's cognition in everyday life. The objectives were to test the feasibility and validity of two momentary cognition tasks. Methods The momentary Visuospatial Working Memory Task (mVSWMT) and momentary Digit Symbol Substitution Task (mDSST) were add-ons to an experience sampling method (ESM) smartphone app. Healthy adults (n = 49) between 19 and 73 years of age performed the tasks within an ESM questionnaire 8 times a day, over 6 consecutive days. Feasibility was determined through completion rate and participant experience. Validity was assessed through contextualization of cognitive performance within intrapersonal and situational factors in everyday life. Findings Participants experienced the tasks as pleasant, felt motivated, and the completion rate was high (71%). Social context, age, and distraction influenced cognitive performance in everyday life. The mVSWMT was too difficult as only 37% of recalls were correct and thus requires adjustments (i.e. fixed time between encoding and recall; more trials per moment). The mDSST speed outcome seems the most sensitive outcome measure to capture between- and within-person variance. Conclusions Short momentary cognition tasks for repeated assessment are feasible and hold promise, but more research is needed to improve validity and applicability in different samples. Recommendations for teams engaging in the field include matching task design with traditional neuropsychological tests and involving a multidisciplinary team as well as users. Special attention for individual needs can improve motivation and prevent frustration. Finally, tests should be attractive and competitive to stimulate engagement, but still reflect actual cognitive functioning.
Highlights • Momentary cognition tasks for repeated assessments in daily life are feasible • Cognitive performance varies and relates to intrapersonal and contextual factors • Task development benefits from researcher, clinician, and user input • Balance enjoyment of the task and seriousness of experience sampling items • More research is needed to disentangle cognitive performance and assessment bias
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