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Quick Cognitive Impairment Test for Cancer Patients Using Emotional Stroop Effect
Eiji Aramaki1, Chihiro Honda1, Shoko Wakamiya1
1Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), Nara, Japan.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|August 24, 2019
Summary
Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment (CRCI) screening is crucial. This study found that using the emotional Stroop test to assess response times is a feasible method for CRCI screening in cancer patients.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Oncology
- Psychology
Background:
- Cancer patients frequently experience cognitive impairments, known as Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment (CRCI).
- Accurate CRCI screening is essential for informing critical treatment decisions.
- The causes of CRCI are multifaceted and require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility of using an emotional Stroop test for CRCI screening.
- To examine response times in cancer patients when naming colors of negative emotional words.
Main Methods:
- The study involved 17 cancer patients undergoing two tests: the Stroop task and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory.
- Response times during the emotional Stroop task were analyzed.
Main Results:
- The emotional Stroop test demonstrated feasibility as a screening tool for CRCI.
- Response time analysis provided insights into cognitive function in cancer patients.
Conclusions:
- Emotional Stroop-based screening is a viable approach for identifying CRCI in cancer patients.
- Further research can build upon these findings to refine CRCI assessment tools.
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