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Eliza Eleni-Zacharoula Georgiou1, Savvina Prapiadou1, Vasileios Thomopoulos2
1Department of Psychiatry, Patras University General Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Patras, Patras, Greece.
This study reviews naming tests for neurocognitive disorders (ND). It found most tests use low-frequency words and highlights the need for accessible, accurate tools in clinical settings.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Clinical Diagnostics
Background:
- Impaired naming capacity is crucial for diagnosing neurocognitive disorders (ND).
- A comprehensive overview of validated naming tests for ND is currently lacking.
- This study provides a practical overview of naming tests with validated utility in ND.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present and compare features of naming tests validated for neurocognitive disorders (ND).
- To assess the accessibility and characteristics of available naming assessment instruments.
- To inform the selection of appropriate naming tests for different clinical settings.
Main Methods:
- Conducted systematic literature searches across major databases (PubMed, Medline, Google Scholar).
- Utilized narrative and tabular synthesis to summarize test features (stimuli, administration time, parameters, accessibility).
- Compared tests based on computational word frequency analysis of linguistic content.
Main Results:
- Twelve naming tests (visual/auditory stimuli) validated for ND were identified.
- Tests varied in content (3-60 items) and administration time (1-20 minutes).
- Most tests feature low-frequency words; seven are open access, and four are multilingual.
Conclusions:
- Understanding naming test characteristics can improve ND diagnosis in primary care and specialized settings.
- Short, accurate tests are suitable for primary healthcare.
- Extensive visual or auditory tests are valuable for memory clinics and advanced neurological care.
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