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MicroCog
Overview The first automated neuropsychological battery developed for clinical practice-fast, reliable, extremely efficient Target specific concerns of cognitive impairment in adults with the updated MicroCog™: Assessment of Cognitive Functioning Windows® Edition (MicroCog™ for Windows®). This version includes significant enhancements and is optimized for Windows®. Content This computer administered battery tests individuals with 18 subtests that contribute to summary scores for nine interrelated cognitive areas: • Attention/Mental Control • Memory • Spatial Processing • Reasoning/Calculation • Reaction Time • Information Processing Accuracy • Information Processing Speed • Cognitive Functioning • Cognitive Proficiency Efficient Screener or Diagnostic Instrument • Flexible-allows you to choose which subtests to administer • Provides differential diagnosis across a wide population Two Forms • Standard Form (60 to 90 minutes) • Short Form (30 to 45 minutes) User Friendly Most examinees can complete the test quickly and with minimal assistance after a brief orientation by a testing assistant. Test-Retest, Store Data MicroCog for Windows® stores test data and is proven effective in testretest situations to monitor a patient's ongoing cognitive status. A report is automatically provided at the end of each administration. Other Features and Benefits • For a broad age range (18-89 years) • Fast administration time (30 to 90 minutes) • Results do not vary across cultural differences • Does not require computer literacy or Internet access (PC-based) • Report credits embedded in software application (separate use counter not required) Special Uses • Screening for dementia or Alzheimer's • Determining driving fitness • Evaluating airline pilots (approved by Federal Aviation Administration for re-certification) • Testing neurological function of athletes-pre- and post

Definition contributed by NNichols about two years ago.

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cognitive control
  • subject score minus population-matched average score
 

processing capacity
  • subject score minus population-matched average score
 

reasoning
  • subject score minus population-matched average score
 

spatial ability
  • subject score minus population-matched average score
 

attentional focusing
  • subject score minus population-matched average score
 


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Do physicians referred for competency evaluations have underlying cognitive problems?
Korinek LL, Thompson LL, McRae C, Korinek E
Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges (Acad Med)
2009 Aug
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MicroCog: assessment of cognitive functioning.
Elwood RW
(Neuropsychol Rev)
2001 Jun
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Test-retest norms and reliable change indices for the MicroCog Battery in a healthy community population over 50 years of age.
Raymond PD, Hinton-Bayre AD, Radel M, Ray MJ, Marsh NA
The Clinical neuropsychologist (Clin Neuropsychol)
2006 Jun
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