Psique: Computerised Neuropsychological Assessment

Area of Science:

• Neuropsychology
• Medical Informatics
• Software Engineering

Background:

• Traditional neuropsychological tests are manual, time-consuming, and prone to human error.
• Paper-based record-keeping for cognitive assessments poses challenges for data management and retrieval.
• Advancements in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) offer opportunities to enhance neuropsychological assessment processes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the development and progress of Psique, a novel software application.
• To automate a battery of neuropsychological tests for clinical use.
• To improve the efficiency and accuracy of cognitive impairment assessments.

Main Methods:

• Development of the Psique software application by university students.
• Collaboration with neuropsychologists from clinical institutions.
• Integration of automated neuropsychological tests within the software.

Main Results:

• Psique successfully groups a set of automated neuropsychological tests.
• The software is designed for use in both consultation and operating theatre settings.
• Demonstrates progress in computerizing neuropsychological assessments.

Conclusions:

• Automated neuropsychological testing software like Psique can streamline assessments.
• Digitalization of neuropsychological tests enhances data handling and diagnostic accuracy.
• Psique represents a significant step towards modernizing cognitive impairment evaluation.