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. 2017 Jan 30;2(1):CNC31. doi: 10.2217/cnc-2016-0021

Table 1. . Descriptions of computerized neurocognitive assessment tools reviewed.

Test Subtests and cognitive construct intended to measure Classification and summary scores
ANAM4
  • Simple Reaction Time (SRT): visuomotor processing speed, simple motor speed and attention

  • Procedural Reaction Time (PRO): processing speed, visuomotor reaction time and attention

  • Code Substitution Learning (CDS): visual scanning, visual perception, attention, associative learning and processing speed

  • Code Substitution Delayed (CDD): learning and delayed visual recognition memory

  • Mathematical Processing (MTH): basic computational skills, concentration and working memory

  • Matching to Sample (M2S): visual-spatial processing, working memory and visual recognition memory

  • SRT, Second Administration (SRT2): index of attention (i.e., reaction time [RT] and vigilance)

Summary scores:
  • Throughput (TP; number of correct responses per minute of available response time)

  • Standardized subtest TP – standardized composite TP

  • Composite score (standardized average TP [z-score])

  • Classification of impairment: ANAM composite z ≤ -1.28


CNS-VS
  • Verbal Memory Test, Immediate (VBM): word recognition and memory, immediate and delayed recall

  • Visual Memory Test, Immediate (VIM): visual recognition and memory, immediate and delayed recall

  • Finger Tapping Test (FTT): motor speed, fine motor control

  • Symbol Digit Coding (SDC): information processing speed, complex attention, visual perceptual speed

  • Stroop Test (ST): SRT, complex reaction time, inhibition, executive skills, processing speed

  • Shifting Attention Test (SAT): executive functioning, RT

  • Continuous Performance Test (CPT): sustained attention, choice reaction time (CRT), impulsivity

  • Verbal Memory Test, Delayed (VBM): word recognition, memory and delayed recall

  • Visual Memory Test, Delayed (VIM): visual recognition, memory and delayed recall

Summary scores:
  • Neurocognitive Index (NCI)

  • Composite memory

  • Verbal memory

  • Visual memory

  • Psychomotor speed

  • RT

  • Complex attention

  • Cognitive flexibility

  • Processing speed

  • Executive function

  • Simple attention

  • Motor speed


Composite score: IQ scale and percentile
Classification of impairment: N/A

CogState
  • Detection Task: SRT

  • Identification Task: processing speed

  • One Back Task: attention, working memory

  • One Card Learning Task: learning and recognition memory

  • Summary scores: score for each subtest

  • Composite score: z-scores

  • Classification of impairment:

  • -1.64 SD on at least two subtests


CogState composite < -1.64

ImPACT
  • Word Memory, Immediate: verbal recognition memory

  • Design Memory, Immediate: visual recognition memory

  • X's and O's: visual working memory and visual processing/visual motor speed

  • Symbol Match: visual processing speed, learning and memory

  • Color Match: CRT and impulse control/response inhibition

  • Four Letters: working memory and visual-motor response speed

  • Word Memory, Delayed: verbal recognition memory

  • Design Memory, Delayed: visual recognition memory

Summary scores:
  • Verbal memory

  • Visual memory

  • Visual motor speed

  • RT

  • Impulse control


Composite score:
  • Test-specific

  • Standardized scores and percentiles


Classification of impairment: N/A

Note: Each NCAT is online or desktop based and the approximate administration time, inclusive of testing and acquisition of medical history and demographics, is 30 min, with the exception of CogState (20 min). These summaries generally capture the ‘standard’ battery for each NCAT; however, the batteries used in the reviewed studies may include some variations and different combinations of subtests.

ANAM4: Automated neurocognitive assessment metric, version 4; CNS-VS: CNS-vital sign; ImPACT: Immediate post-concussion assessment and cognitive testing; IQ: Intelligence quotient; N/A: Not applicable; NCAT: Neurocognitive assessment tool.

Adapted with permission from [8].