Comparability of the computerized Halstead Category Test with the original version

The Halstead Category Test-Computer Version (HCT-CV) was developed with the goal of adapting the HCT to the computer while maintaining all essential features of the original test. We compared the HCT-CV results from clinical neuropsychological evaluations of 25 patients who were matched on a pairwise basis with 25 patients previously tested with the original version. Matching was done on age, education, and diagnosis. Results of group comparisons showed that the HCT-CV performed comparably with the original version, with mean score differences of <2 points. Correlations with the other subtests from the Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Test Battery were also found to be comparable. Results suggest that the HCT-CV can be considered a satisfactory and comparable version of the HCT, while providing advantages in terms of ease of use and portability.