School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida , Tampa, FL, USA.
School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, University of North Carolina Wilmington , Wilmington, NC, USA.
Neuropsychol Dev Cogn B Aging Neuropsychol Cogn. 2021 Jul;28(4):600-615. doi: 10.1080/13825585.2020.1802403. Epub 2020 Aug 10.
Traditional neuropsychological batteries may account for disparities in education and may produce testing anxiety, particularly for older Black adults. Computerized batteries may be more amenable to use. The current study used mixed-methods content analysis to explore the perceptions of middle-aged and older Black adults (N = 92) about the CogState Brief Battery (CSBB) and Joggle® computerized battery and a traditional paper-and-pencil neuropsychological battery. The data was analyzed using Atlas.ti. Themes were developed and qualitative responses were converted to quantitative counts to make comparisons to thematic differences based on demographics. Results: The majority of participants liked all three batteries. There were no differences based on demographics. Two prevalent themes across all three measures for what participants liked were 1) mental stimulation and memory, and 2) challenging. A disliked theme specific to the computerized batteries was personal competence. In summary, an array of accessible cognitive batteries is necessary to address individual preferences.
传统的神经心理学测试可能会受到教育程度的影响，并且可能会引起测试焦虑，尤其是对于年长的黑人成年人来说。计算机化的测试可能更易于使用。本研究采用混合方法的内容分析，探讨了中年和老年黑人成年人（N=92）对 CogState 简短测试（CSBB）和 Joggle®计算机化测试以及传统纸笔神经心理学测试的看法。数据使用 Atlas.ti 进行分析。开发了主题，并将定性反应转换为定量计数，以便根据人口统计学差异进行主题差异比较。结果：大多数参与者喜欢所有三种测试。没有基于人口统计学的差异。参与者喜欢的所有三种测试中都存在两个普遍的主题：1）智力刺激和记忆力，以及 2）具有挑战性。计算机化测试中一个不受欢迎的主题是个人能力。总之，需要一系列易于使用的认知测试来满足个人的偏好。
