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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Rehabilitation Science

Background:

  • The Multiple Errands Test (MET) assesses executive function in naturalistic settings.
  • External strategy use in the MET is documented, but internal strategies and healthy control data are limited.
  • Contextual influences on strategy selection within the MET require further understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore internal and external strategies used by cognitively intact adults during MET performance.
  • To categorize observed strategies into planning, checking, and problem-solving.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative descriptive study design.
  • Involved cognitively intact adults performing the MET.
  • Analysis of internal and external strategies employed during task completion.

Main Results:

  • Participants utilized planning strategies by simplifying and familiarizing themselves with MET tasks.
  • Checking strategies involved seeking assistance and using environmental cues.
  • Problem-solving encompassed self-talk, evaluating options, contextual application, and plan modification.
  • Both overt (visible) and covert (hidden) strategies were employed during MET performance.

Conclusions:

  • Individuals use a combination of observable and unobservable strategies during the MET.
  • Post-task reflective discussions are crucial for uncovering hidden strategies in patients.
  • Understanding comprehensive strategy use informs cognitive performance analysis and guides targeted strategy training for individuals with brain injuries.