Systematic Review of Current Executive Function Measures in Adults With and Without Cognitive Impairments
International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare
Pickens, S., Ostwald, S. K., et al. (2010).
International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 8(3), 110-125.
This systematic review investigates the psychometric properties of measures assessing executive function in adults, 18 years and older, with cognitive deficits (e.g., neuropsychiatric conditions, dementia, mild cognitive impairment, cerebrovascular accidents, traumatic brain injuries).
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From January 1, 2003 to September 30, 2009
Double-blinded randomized controlled trials; randomized controlled trials; cohort studies; intervention only studies; cross-sectional studies
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Executive function measures underwent factor analysis (8 studies) that revealed that there are many aspects of executive function (e.g., memory, language, initiating). Among the 18 measures evaluated for validity and/or reliability, only The Test of Practical Judgement reported data on all of the preset, recommended testing criteria. No single measure adequately assessed all aspects of executive function. Further research is warranted to develop comprehensive executive function measures with strong psychometric properties.
