A Systematic Review of Assessments for Identifying Executive Function Impairment in Adults With Acquired Brain Injury
Journal of Speech, Language & Hearing Research
Mueller, J. A., & Dollaghan, C. (2013).
Journal of Speech, Language & Hearing Research, 56, 1051-1064.
This systematic review investigates the diagnostic accuracy and psychometric properties of measures of executive function in adults with acquired brain injuries.
University of Texas at Dallas
1980-July 2012
English-language empirical studies (not further specified)
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<div>A variety of executive function tests were examined. Tests included:</div>
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<li>The Behavioural Assessment of the Dysecutive Syndrome;</li>
<li>Brixton Spatial Awareness Test;</li>
<li>Controlled Oral Word Association Test;</li>
<li>Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System Sorting Test;</li>
<li>Frontal Lobe Score;</li>
<li>Functional Assessment of Verbal Reasoning and Executive Strategies;</li>
<li>Hayling Sentence Completion Task;</li>
<li>Modified Card Sorting Test;</li>
<li>Neuropsychological Assessment Battery;</li>
<li>Stroop Test;</li>
<li>Trail Making Test;</li>
<li>Tower of London Test;</li>
<li>Tower of Hanoi Test;</li>
<li>Verbal Fluency Test;</li>
<li>Virtual Library Task; and</li>
<li>Wisconsin Card Sorting Test.</li>
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<div>The findings of this review suggest a lack of strong evidence for the diagnostic accuracy and validity of executive function measures for adults with acquired brain injury.</div>
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<div>Limitations of the evidence available include a lack of consensus in the definition of executive functioning and lack of high-quality diagnostic accuracy studies. Further high-quality research is needed.</div>
