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. 2018 Nov 13;27(4):e125–e142. doi: 10.1111/hsc.12682

Table 5.

Cognitive measures

Abbreviation Elaboration Description of measure
ADHD self‐report scale Self‐report checklist devised from DSM criteria
ABAS Adaptive Behaviour Assessment Scale Measure of adaptive behaviour of everyday life function across 10 domains
BISQ Brain Injury Screening Questionnaire Three‐part structured questionnaire. Reliant on self‐recall. Widely and clinically used
DSM Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Criteria for classification of mental disorders. Standardised definitions adopted clinically
FrSBe Frontal Systems Behaviour Scale 46‐item rating scale to determine behavioural problems caused by frontal lobe damage
HASI Hays Ability Screening Index Short screening test for the presence of possible learning disability
HVLT‐R Hopkins Verbal Learning Test‐Revised Measure of verbal learning and memory using six forms to allow frequent retesting
ICD International Classification of Diseases International diagnostic tool for diseases. Includes criteria for mental and behavioural disorders
JART Japanese Adult Reading Test Reading test of Japanese characters. Estimates premorbid intelligence quotients
LDSQ Learning Disability Screening Questionnaire Short questionnaire to ascertain the presence of learning disability in adults
LNST Learning Needs Screening Tool Short screening tool designed to ascertain need for referral for further assessment/diagnosis
MINI Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview Brief, structured diagnostic interview to ascertain the presence of psychiatric disorders
MMSE Mini‐Mental State Examination 30‐point questionnaire to measure general cognitive impairment. Commonly used
OSU TBI‐ID Ohio State University TBI Identification Method Short structured interview to elicit history of TBI. Reliant on self‐recall. Widely and clinically used
RBANS Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status Neuropsychological assessment for adults made up of 10 tests over five domains
TMT (A/B) Trail Making Test (Part A/Part B) Neuropsychological visual test where participants connect letters/letters and numbers in sequence
WAIS (III) (‐R) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (3rd Edition) (Revised) Adult IQ test. Tests intelligence across four domains: verbal comprehension, perceptual organisation, working memory, processing speed
WASI Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence Revision of WAIS. Gives brief assessment of cognitive ability in clinical, educational, and research settings
WCST Wisconsin Card Sorting Test Card sorting test considered a measure of executive function
WMS Wechsler Memory Scale Test to measure memory ability in adults
WTAR Wechsler Test of Adult Reading Reading test used to assess premorbid intelligence
WURS Wender Utah Rating Scale Assessment for ADHD in adults. 61 questions used to recall childhood behaviour (25 associated with ADHD)
3MS Modified Mini‐Mental State Test Extension of MMSE. Commonly used to discern severity of dementia
20‐item autism quotient Shortened questionnaire to ascertain the presence of autistic symptoms in adults of average intelligence