A MODULAR NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TEST BATTERY

本申请是为了响应SBIR综合征集(PI-IS 97-2)中的NIMH主题126提交的。第二阶段的目标是开发一种创新的、模块化的和全面的。神经心理评估成套测验(NAB)。在最近一次全国神经心理学家的调查中，调查人员发现这种产品有很大的商业市场，根据这些调查结果，NAB将被设计成满足市场需求。NAB包括一个筛选模块和五个特定领域的模块(即注意力和工作记忆、语言、视觉空间功能、记忆和执行功能)。第一阶段成功地确定了拟议的第二阶段项目的可行性，制定了记忆模块和筛选模块记忆任务的两种等价和有效的形式。第二阶段将涉及：(A)制定项目/任务，并由专家咨询委员会进行评级；(B)同等形式的可靠性研究；(C)修订项目/任务；(D)专家咨询委员会对修订后的项目进行实地测试和评分；(E)收集规范性(N=1 100)、可靠性(n=200)、辅助效度(n=300)数据。第三阶段将涉及NAB的最终商业化，包括(A)编制心理测量文件；(B)编制测试材料；(C)开发评分软件；以及(D)开发营销材料。拟议的商业应用：一项全国性调查的结果表明，拟议产品有一个巨大的、多样化的商业市场。NAB可用于门诊评估、住院咨询、法医检查、研究研究和许多其他临床和研究应用。该产品可用于各种环境，包括私人诊所、医疗中心、精神病院、康复中心、疗养院、记忆障碍诊所和精神健康中心。

This application is submitted in response to NIMH Topic 126 in The SBIR Omnibus Solicitation (PI-IS 97-2). The goal of Phase ll is to develop an innovative, modular, and comprehensive. Neuropsychological Assessment Battery (NAB). In a recent national survey of neuropsychologists, the investigators found a large commercial market for this product Based on these survey results, the NAB will be designed to meet the needs of the market. The NAB comprises a Screening Module and five domain- specific modules (i.e., Attention and Working Memory, Language, Visuospatial Functions, Memory, and Executive Functions). Phase I successfully established the feasibility of the proposed Phase II project by developing two equivalent and valid forms of the Memory Module and Screening Module memory tasks. Phase II will involve (a) item/task development with ratings by an expert Advisory Council (AC); (b) an equivalent forms reliability study; (c) item/task revisions; (d) field testing and rating of the revised items by the AC; and (e) collecting normative (N= 1,100), reliability (n = 200), aid validity (n = 300) data. Phase III will involve final commercialization of the NAB including (a) preparing psychometric documentation; (b) producing test materials; (c) developing scoring software; and (d) developing marketing materials. PROPOSED COMMERCIAL APPLICATION: Results of a national survey indicate a large, diverse commercial market for the proposed product. The NAB can be used for outpatient evaluation, inpatient consultation, forensic examination, research studies, and many other clinical and research applications. The product can be used in various settings, including private practices, medical centers, psychiatric hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, memory disorder clinics, and mental health- centers.