WRAMC DVHIP ANAM Project
Abstract
To examine the construct validity of the Automated Neuropsychological Metrics (ANAM), a computerized neuropsychological test battery. To compare TBI subjects to a comparable sample of controls to examine the effect of TBI and performance predictors and develop normative data. Data analysis completed, manuscript written, and submitted to the Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. The manuscript is undergoing peer review. This manuscript was attached to the final report from May 2004. 2) This second analysis has now been completed and the manuscript written. This project was delayed secondary to the deployment of CDR Dennis Reeves (Ret.) to Iraq for 8 mos. in 2003. CDR Reeves collected much of the normative data needed and his expertise is critical for this analysis/manuscript preparation. The manuscript is currently under review by collaborating authors; will be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal, Applied Neuropsychology this summer (2005). Analyses of variance comparing ANAM performance between the TBI and control groups demonstrate that individuals with TBI show significantly slower mean reaction time on three of four ANAM tests despite generally similar accuracy rates. Results from the regression analyses demonstrated that injury severity (length of loss of consciousness), was the only significant predictor of ANAM performance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA439275
Entities
People
- Deborah L. Warden
Organizations
- Walter Reed Army Medical Center