Abstract
The Behavioral Evaluation for Epidemiology Studies test battery uses touch-screen technology and novel methodologies to enhance neurobehavioral assessment. Scores generally show differential stability from the first trial with individual test reliabilities at or above .80 when normalized to a 3-min. administration. Six highly reliable (r > or = .87) factors were identified that cover functions known to be sensitive to neurotoxicants and physical exposures. These results strongly support recommendation of the new test battery for use in repeated-measures epidemiologic studies where first trial stability is desired.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Brain Diseases / diagnosis
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Brain Diseases / epidemiology
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Brain Diseases / etiology
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Computer Terminals
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Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted / statistics & numerical data*
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Environmental Exposure / adverse effects
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Epidemiologic Studies*
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Humans
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Male
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Mass Screening / statistics & numerical data
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Microcomputers
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Middle Aged
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Neuropsychological Tests / statistics & numerical data*
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Occupational Diseases / diagnosis
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Occupational Diseases / epidemiology
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Occupational Diseases / etiology
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Occupational Exposure / adverse effects
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Psychometrics
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Reference Values
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Reproducibility of Results