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Development of an Adaptive Computer-Aided Soft Sensor Diagnosis System for Assessment of Executive Functions

The main objective of the present study is to highlight the role of technological (soft sensor) methodologies in the assessment of the neurocognitive dysfunctions specific to neurodevelopmental disorders (for example, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a...

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Autores principales: Mohai, Katalin, Kálózi-Szabó, Csilla, Jakab, Zoltán, Fecht, Szilárd Dávid, Domonkos, Márk, Botzheim, János
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9371402/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35957437
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s22155880
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author Mohai, Katalin
Kálózi-Szabó, Csilla
Jakab, Zoltán
Fecht, Szilárd Dávid
Domonkos, Márk
Botzheim, János
author_facet Mohai, Katalin
Kálózi-Szabó, Csilla
Jakab, Zoltán
Fecht, Szilárd Dávid
Domonkos, Márk
Botzheim, János
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description The main objective of the present study is to highlight the role of technological (soft sensor) methodologies in the assessment of the neurocognitive dysfunctions specific to neurodevelopmental disorders (for example, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and specific learning disorder). In many cases neurocognitive dysfunctions can be detected in neurodevelopmental disorders, some of them having a well-defined syndrome-specific clinical pattern. A number of evidence-based neuropsychological batteries are available for identifying these domain-specific functions. Atypical patterns of cognitive functions such as executive functions are present in almost all developmental disorders. In this paper, we present a novel adaptation of the Tower of London Test, a widely used neuropsychological test for assessing executive functions (in particular planning and problem-solving). Our version, the Tower of London Adaptive Test, is based on computer adaptive test theory (CAT). Adaptive testing using novel algorithms and parameterized task banks allows the immediate evaluation of the participant’s response which in turn determines the next task’s difficulty level. In this manner, the subsequent item is adjusted to the participant’s estimated capability. The adaptive procedure enhances the original test’s diagnostic power and sensitivity. By measuring the targeted cognitive capacity and its limitations more precisely, it leads to more accurate diagnoses. In some developmental disorders (e.g., ADHD, ASD) it could be very useful in improving the diagnosis, planning the right interventions, and choosing the most suitable assistive digital technological service.
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spelling pubmed-93714022022-08-12 Development of an Adaptive Computer-Aided Soft Sensor Diagnosis System for Assessment of Executive Functions Mohai, Katalin Kálózi-Szabó, Csilla Jakab, Zoltán Fecht, Szilárd Dávid Domonkos, Márk Botzheim, János Sensors (Basel) Article The main objective of the present study is to highlight the role of technological (soft sensor) methodologies in the assessment of the neurocognitive dysfunctions specific to neurodevelopmental disorders (for example, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and specific learning disorder). In many cases neurocognitive dysfunctions can be detected in neurodevelopmental disorders, some of them having a well-defined syndrome-specific clinical pattern. A number of evidence-based neuropsychological batteries are available for identifying these domain-specific functions. Atypical patterns of cognitive functions such as executive functions are present in almost all developmental disorders. In this paper, we present a novel adaptation of the Tower of London Test, a widely used neuropsychological test for assessing executive functions (in particular planning and problem-solving). Our version, the Tower of London Adaptive Test, is based on computer adaptive test theory (CAT). Adaptive testing using novel algorithms and parameterized task banks allows the immediate evaluation of the participant’s response which in turn determines the next task’s difficulty level. In this manner, the subsequent item is adjusted to the participant’s estimated capability. The adaptive procedure enhances the original test’s diagnostic power and sensitivity. By measuring the targeted cognitive capacity and its limitations more precisely, it leads to more accurate diagnoses. In some developmental disorders (e.g., ADHD, ASD) it could be very useful in improving the diagnosis, planning the right interventions, and choosing the most suitable assistive digital technological service. MDPI 2022-08-06 /pmc/articles/PMC9371402/ /pubmed/35957437 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s22155880 Text en © 2022 by the authors. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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Development of an Adaptive Computer-Aided Soft Sensor Diagnosis System for Assessment of Executive Functions
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title_short Development of an Adaptive Computer-Aided Soft Sensor Diagnosis System for Assessment of Executive Functions
title_sort development of an adaptive computer-aided soft sensor diagnosis system for assessment of executive functions
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url https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9371402/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35957437
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s22155880
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