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[A new questionnaire for recognizing cognitive problems in children and adolescents]
U Gleissner1, M Lendt, S Mayer
1Epileptologie, Universitätsklinik Bonn. ulrike.gleissner@ukb.uni-bonn.de
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|January 21, 2006
Summary
A new parental questionnaire, the KOPKIJ, effectively assesses neuropsychologic problems in children and adolescents. It provides a clear picture of cognitive issues, aiding diagnosis and therapy planning for conditions like epilepsy.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Child Psychiatry
- Neuropsychology
Background:
- Children with psychiatric or neurologic conditions frequently experience neuropsychologic challenges.
- Existing assessment tools may not fully capture these issues in young populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and validate the KOPKIJ, a parental questionnaire designed for assessing neuropsychologic problems.
- To evaluate the KOPKIJ's utility in children and adolescents aged 6–16 years.
Main Methods:
- The KOPKIJ underwent theoretical analysis, standardization, and validation.
- Testing involved 352 healthy children and 116 pediatric epilepsy patients.
Main Results:
- The KOPKIJ demonstrated high objectivity and satisfying subscale reliability.
- Epilepsy patients scored higher than controls, with validation correlating with clinical factors and neuropsychological evaluations.
Conclusions:
- The KOPKIJ offers a valuable tool for appraising cognitive problems in children and adolescents.
- It simplifies medical history taking and facilitates the development of tailored therapy strategies.