A MODULAR NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TEST BATTERY

该申请是根据SBIR综合征集（PI-IS 97-2）中的NIMH主题126提交的。阶段1的目标是开发一个创新的、模块化的和全面的。神经心理评估组（NAB）。在最近的一项全国神经心理学家调查中，研究人员发现该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的需求。NAB包括一个筛选模块和五个特定领域模块（即注意力和工作记忆、语言、视觉空间功能、记忆和执行功能）。第一期通过开发内存模块和筛选模块两种等效且有效的内存任务形式，成功地确立了第二期项目的可行性。第二阶段将涉及(a)项目/任务的发展，并由专家咨询委员会（AC）进行评级；(b)等效表格可靠性研究；(c)项目/任务订正；(d)谘询委员会对修订项目进行实地测试和评定；(e)收集规范性（N= 1,100）、信度（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)准备心理测量文件；(b)生产试验材料；(c)开发计分软件；(d)开发营销材料。建议的商业应用：一项全国调查的结果表明，建议的产品有一个大的、多样化的商业市场。NAB可用于门诊评估、住院会诊、法医检查、研究研究以及许多其他临床和研究应用。该产品可用于各种场合，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.