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Analysis of Cognitive Environmental Support (ACES): preliminary testing.
Jennifer D Ryan1, Helene J Polatajko, Sara McEwen
1Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. jryan@rotman-baycrest.on.ca
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
|May 11, 2011
Summary
Clinicians now have a tool to identify environmental factors supporting cognition. The Analysis of Cognitive Environmental Support (ACES) was developed and validated to assess cognitive environmental support in clinical settings.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive science
- Environmental psychology
- Clinical assessment tools
Background:
- The environment significantly influences cognitive function.
- A gap exists in clinical tools for assessing environmental cognitive support.
- Understanding environmental impacts on cognition is crucial for interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a tool measuring cognitive environmental support.
- To address the lack of clinician-guided environmental assessment for cognition.
- To facilitate research on the clinical utility of environmental support measures.
Main Methods:
- Development of the Analysis of Cognitive Environmental Support (ACES) tool.
- Assessment of content validity, concurrent validity, and inter-rater reliability.
- Iterative modifications to the ACES tool based on initial findings.
Main Results:
- The Analysis of Cognitive Environmental Support (ACES) was developed.
- Initial assessments demonstrated the tool's validity and reliability.
- Modifications were made to enhance the tool's clinical applicability.
Conclusions:
- The Analysis of Cognitive Environmental Support (ACES) is a novel tool for clinicians.
- The ACES tool shows promise in identifying environmental supports for cognition.
- Further research is recommended to explore the clinical utility of the ACES tool.
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