introduction: since users have a critical role in the success of a hospital information system, and also considering software companies as information system service providers-not only product sellers, this study was conducted to evaluate the hospital information system (his) software based on user requirements in iran. methods: through a descriptive study, 5 vendors, which had the best selling...

Screening tests for early diagnosis of dementia are of great clinical relevance. The ideal test set must be brief and reliable, and should probe cognitive components impaired in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Objectives To develop a new Computerized Cognitive Screening test (CompCogs), and to investigate its validity for the early diagnosis of AD, and evaluate its heuristic value in understanding ...

BACKGROUND The Stroop test requires the individual to respond to specific elements of a stimulus, whereas inhibiting more automated processes. OBJECTIVE To compare the cardiovascular reactivity induced by the computerized version of the Stroop word-color test TESTINPACS with the traditional version based on the reading of printed words. METHODS The sample of convenience consisted of 20 wome...

There is a growing consensus that clinical evaluation of the real-world consequences of eye disease requires new performance-based tests. This is because Snellen acuity and other common clinical tests are often poor predictors of everyday function. Ahn and Legge [(1995) Vision Research, 35, 1931-1938] validated a computerized test of reading speed by showing that it provides an accurate predict...

The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of test motivation on estimated ability, test anxiety, and attitudes toward computerized adaptive testing (CAT). Korean college students (n=208) were given the Math Aptitude Test, Math Self-Concept Scale, Math Test Anxiety Scale, Computer Competence Instrument, Computer Anxiety Scale, and Test Anxiety Inventory in the regular classroom. Th...

The cognitive diagnostic test can be used to understand the learning effects (such as strengths and weaknesses) of learners for a specific subject area. Based on the evaluation results of the diagnostic test, instructors may suggest or give students additional material on the subject area for students who do not meet the requirements. The S-P (Student-Problem) model has been used for this purpo...

Background We examined executive functions by testing cognitive flexibility, problem solving and response maintenance means of the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST) on two consecutive days. This could render performance gains obtained in second assessment Mild Cognitive Impaired (MCI) subjects, contrast to a preserved function group (Control, CTRL group). Method 17 older adults were evaluated ...

The use of computerized-adaptive testing (CAT) has expanded rapidly the last years mainly due to the advancements in communication and information technology. Availability of advanced mobile technologies provides several benefits to e-learning and testing by creating an additional channel of access with mobile devices such as PDAs and mobile phones. This paper describes the design issues that w...

In recent years, tests have begun being administered by computer. The potential benefits of computerized testing include more efficient test administration, flexible scheduling, quicker score reporting, more accurate examinee ability estimation, and expanded content/construct coverage. Although computerized testing is an enticing option, most testing programs find it necessary to offer both com...