The purpose of this study was to develop educational software for online assessment of multiple choice responses (MCQs). An automated assessment software program, duly developed in this study can display assessment items, record candidates' answers, and mark and provide instant reporting of candidates' performance scores. Field tests of the software were conducted on four primary schools locate...

This study was conducted to examine the effect of impairment status and computer-specific anxiety on the performance of a computerized neuropsychological assessment measure. Computer related anxiety was measured using a standardized self-report measure tapping anxiety specific to computers and technology. Outcome on this measure was compared with error scores and response timing variables on a ...

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To assess patient and provider responses to a computerized symptom assessment system. DESIGN Descriptive, longitudinal study with retrospective, longitudinal medical records review. SETTING University-based National Cancer Institute-designated outpatient cancer center. SAMPLE 80 oncology outpatients receiving chemotherapy, 8 providers, and 30 medical records. METHODS ...

The purpose of this paper is to report on the development of the on-line performance assessment instrument--the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS). Issues that will be addressed in the paper include: (a) the establishment of the scoring rubric and its implementation in an extended Rasch model, (b) training of raters, (c) validation of the scoring rubric and procedures for monitoring ...

Eighteen patients were evaluated for dizziness and imbalance resulting from whiplash associated disorder. Assessment consisted of standard caloric testing and Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP). Although the standard vestibular tests showed no abnormalities in any of these patients, thirteen of them had abnormalities on CDP. The concept of dizziness is variously attributed to problems fro...

Background Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a higher risk of falling due to pain and physiological/biomechanical deformities (decreased muscle density, decreased functional stability, changes in gait, etc.) [1]. Although high incidences falls been reported RA patients [1], there are not sufficient data regarding patient-specific fall risk. Objectives The aim this study was evaluate ...

The notion of using computational methods for evaluating cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) based on the synchronized recording of photoplethysmographic (PPG) signals of care-givers and participants offers an objective and cost-effective analysis in health care to improve the patient’s quality of life. While computer models are promising as a useful tool for such a purpose, a question of inter...