Beschreibung: Background: Neuropsychological assessments are carried out heterogeneously in different clinics nationally as well as internationally with regard to which neuropsychological tests are used. The lack of a clinically meaningful standardized neuropsychological minimal dataset, a) clinically hampers the comparability of patient data between centers, e.g. between an acute setting and a rehabilitation center and b) with regard to research and scientific publications, complicates patient profile interpretations or alternatively, reduces clinical reporting to minimally meaningful screening instruments.
Aim: The aim is to define a clinically meaningful European Neuropsychological Minimal Dataset after Stroke (NMDS).
Methods: Based on a minimal dataset published by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - Canadian Stroke Network (Hachinski, V. et al. 2006*), a Delphi method approach is used to evaluate the proposition and reach an agreement among European experts on tests to be included in a minimal dataset. The Delphi method uses structured questionnaires to investigate the opinion of experts iteratively until a consensus has been found. In this study, the first questionnaire investigates whether the proposed tests are used in European countries, or alternatively, which tests are being used instead. In a second questionnaire, the results are presented and in case of disagreement, a new proposition of tests to be included in a minimal dataset is proposed for further evaluation. Finally, the results are discussed among the experts on a (virtual) round table.
Current status: The first survey has been implemented online.
Master project content: Survey data analysis and minimal dataset adaptation proposition.
Supervision: Laboratory Prof. A. Luft: Dr. S. Giovanoli & L. Legrand, PhD. University Hospital Zurich & Prof. N. Langer UZH
Acquired skills: In depth knowledge of clinically relevant neuropsychological tests, Delphi study procedures, scientific writing and publishing.
Required skills: Microsoft Office, proficient in English, experience in clinical neuropsychological testing is of advantage, analytical thinking, proactive and able to work independently. We are looking for a highly motivated master student with a strong interest in clinical neuropsychology.
Contact: Online application sent to
n.langer@psychologie.uzh.ch
sandra.giovanoli@cereneo.foundation
Lorebillie.Legrand@usz.ch
Application documents: Motivation letter, CV, Bachelor degree certificate.
* Hachinski, V., Iadecola, C., Petersen, R. C., Breteler, M. M., Nyenhuis, D. L., Black, S. E., Powers, W. J., DeCarli, C., Merino, J. G., Kalaria, R. N., Vinters, H. V., Holtzman, D. M., Rosenberg, G. A., Wallin, A., Dichgans, M., Marler, J. R., & Leblanc, G. G. (2006). National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke-Canadian Stroke Network vascular cognitive impairment harmonization standards. Stroke, 37(9), 2220?2241.
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Eingabedatum: 21.06.2021
Kontakt: Sandra Giovanoli / Lorebillie Legrand, E-Mail