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MicroCog™: Assessment of Cognitive Functioning Windows® Edition (MicroCog™ for Windows®) 2004

Author(s): Douglas Powell, Edith Kaplan, Dean Whitla, Sandra Weintraub, Randolph Catlin, Harris Funkenstein

Automated neuropsychological battery developed for clinical practice

At a Glance:

  • Administration: Standard form: 60 to 90 minutes
    Short form: 30 to 45 minutes
  • Qualification level: C-Level
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Ages / Grades: 18 to 89 years
  • Norms: Nationally normed on a representative sample of 810 adults ages 18-89; age-specific norms for nine age groups; education level adjusted norms.
  • Forms: Two: Standard and Short

Product Summary

Overview

The first automated neuropsychological battery developed for clinical practice-fast, reliable, extremely efficient

Target specific concerns of cognitive impairment in adults with the updated MicroCog™: Assessment of Cognitive Functioning Windows® Edition (MicroCog™ for Windows®). This version includes significant enhancements and is optimized for Windows®.

Content
This computer administered battery tests individuals with 18 subtests that contribute to summary scores for nine interrelated cognitive areas:
• Attention/Mental Control
• Memory
• Spatial Processing
• Reasoning/Calculation
• Reaction Time
• Information Processing Accuracy
• Information Processing Speed
• Cognitive Functioning
• Cognitive Proficiency

Efficient Screener or Diagnostic Instrument
• Flexible-allows you to choose which subtests to administer
• Provides differential diagnosis across a wide population

Two Forms
• Standard Form (60 to 90 minutes)
• Short Form (30 to 45 minutes)

User Friendly
Most examinees can complete the test quickly and with minimal assistance after a brief orientation by a testing assistant.

Test-Retest, Store Data
MicroCog for Windows® stores test data and is proven effective in testretest situations to monitor a patient's ongoing cognitive status. A report is automatically provided at the end of each administration.

Other Features and Benefits
• For a broad age range (18-89 years)
• Fast administration time (30 to 90 minutes)
• Results do not vary across cultural differences
• Does not require computer literacy or Internet access (PC-based)
• Report credits embedded in software application (separate use counter not required)

Special Uses
• Screening for dementia or Alzheimer's
• Determining driving fitness
• Testing neurological function of athletes-pre- and post- injury
• Pre-operative assessments to measure post-operative effects
• Pharmaceutical testing and other research

Clinical Validity
MicroCog for Windows® was nationally normed on a representative sample of 810 adults. Extensive validity information is based on studies of various clinical groups, including those with reading disabilities, epilepsy, depression, dementia, schizophrenia, alcoholism, head injury, and lupus.


Scoring & Reporting

Hardware Requirements

Windows® 98/2000/Me/XP/NT® 4.0 Workstation Operating System; 300 MHz Pentium processor; 128 MB RAM (more memory improves performance); 2 MB video card capable of 1024x768 resolution (32 bit color); 100 MB free hard disk space; Internet Explorer 5.5 (if not installed, need an additional 65MB of disk space); CD-ROM drive.

Details & Pricing

Products


MicroCog™: Assessment of Cognitive Functioning Windows® Edition (MicroCog™ for Windows®) 2004
QtyCodeNamePrice
015-8008-618MicroCog - Complete Kit - Complete Kit Includes CD-ROM Windows® software with booklet insert, Manual/Installation Guide, and 10 Report Credits$199.00
015-8008-626Upgrade Kit (from DOS Version to Windows® Version) - Includes CD-ROM Windows® software with booklet insert, Manual/Installation Guide, and 10 Report Credits$99.00

Report Credits

To purchase these items, contact our Inbound Sales & Customer Support team at 1-800-627-7271, option 1.

015-8008-227 MicroCog - Report Credits - 10 Credits $99.00
015-8008-235 MicroCog - Report Credits - 25 Credits $239.00
015-8008-243 MicroCog - Report Credits - 100 Credits $859.00

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