A Dent1, N B Lincoln. 1. School of Psychology, University of Nottingham, UK.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To assess the Brief, Repeatable Battery of Neuropsychological Tests (BRB-N) as a screening measure for memory problems in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). DESIGN: Sensitivity and specificity values were calculated and Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves plotted. METHODS: Patients were recruited from the regional MS Management Clinic. The BRB-N and WMS-R were administered. RESULTS: Using the Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT) and 10/36 Spatial Recall Test (10/36 SRT) Total Immediate recall, the BRB-N had a sensitivity of 93% and specificity of 48%. CONCLUSION: The BRB-N is sensitive at detecting memory impairments, although its specificity is low.
OBJECTIVES: To assess the Brief, Repeatable Battery of Neuropsychological Tests (BRB-N) as a screening measure for memory problems in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). DESIGN: Sensitivity and specificity values were calculated and Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves plotted. METHODS:Patients were recruited from the regional MS Management Clinic. The BRB-N and WMS-R were administered. RESULTS: Using the Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT) and 10/36 Spatial Recall Test (10/36 SRT) Total Immediate recall, the BRB-N had a sensitivity of 93% and specificity of 48%. CONCLUSION: The BRB-N is sensitive at detecting memory impairments, although its specificity is low.
Authors: Adam Gerstenecker; Roy Martin; Daniel C Marson; Khurram Bashir; Kristen L Triebel Journal: Int J Geriatr Psychiatry Date: 2015-08-13 Impact factor: 3.485