Comparability of the computerized Halstead Category Test with the original version.
The Halstead Category Test-Computer Version (HCT-CV) was developed with the goal of adapting the HCT to the computer while maintaining all essential features of the original test. We compared the HCT-CV results from clinical neuropsychological evaluations of 25 patients who were matched on a pairwise basis with 25 patients previously tested with the original version. Matching was done on age, education, and diagnosis. Results of group comparisons showed that the HCT-CV performed comparably with the original version, with mean score differences of <2 points. Correlations with the other subtests from the Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Test Battery were also found to be comparable. Results suggest that the HCT-CV can be considered a satisfactory and comparable version of the HCT, while providing advantages in terms of ease of use and portability.
The Neuropsychology Center, PC, Dallas, TX, USA.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests
Assessment; Category Test; Halstead–Reitan Neuropsychological Test Battery; Neuropsychological tests; Test construction