EVIDENT: A comprehensive platform for digitizing drawing-based neuropsychological assessments
S. Saiki, R. Sekimoto, N. Kodama, A. Sato, M. Nakamura
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AbstractNeuropsychological drawing assessments, including the clock drawing test and the cube drawing test, are acknowledged for their substantial efficacy in the early identification of dementia. These evaluations are administered under the supervision of healthcare professionals. Nonetheless, Japan faces a significant challenge in routinely implementing these tests due to its super-aged society and the critical shortage of medical staff. Typically, these drawing tests are evaluated and interpreted by examining the finished illustrations. An alternative approach to avoid the shortage problem involves transmitting only the results of the drawings to medical experts for analysis. However, this method encounters numerous obstacles in regular application, such as the complexities involved in the transfer and management of test data. Furthermore, it is posited that the drawing process itself harbors extensive insights (Müller et al., 2017). For instance, prior research indicates that details from the drawing procedure, like the duration of contemplation before completion and the sequence of execution, are intricately linked to cognitive functions. Consequently, evaluations based solely on the final artwork might neglect critical diagnostic information.Keywords: neuropsychological drawing assessments, clock drawing test, software platform
S. Saiki, R. Sekimoto, N. Kodama, A. Sato, M. Nakamura (2024). EVIDENT: A comprehensive platform for digitizing drawing-based neuropsychological assessments. Gerontechnology, 23(2), 4-4
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2024.23.s.862.4.sp