A new home-based computer tool created by Georgia Tech researchers will allow adults to self-screen for early signs of dementia. The software was inspired by a commonly-used Clock Drawing Test, a paper-and-pencil screening tool used to test for cognitive impairment. ClockReader is one of the first technology tools to assess cognitive abilities which can be shared with clinicians.<\/p>\n
The ClockReader test is performed with a stylus and computer or tablet, such as an iPad. The participant draws a clock with numbers and hands in the correct spots, as instructed; the software checks for 13 traits, including correct number placement and correct hand placement. Participants who have some level of cognitive impairment typically draw on a clock face with either too many or too few numbers, with digits misplaces, and\/or incorrect time indicated.<\/p>\n
The accompanying software system ClockAnalyzer scores the test, notes the duration of the test, and even notes the time taken (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A new home-based computer tool created by Georgia Tech researchers will allow adults to self-screen for early signs of dementia. The software was inspired by a commonly-used Clock Drawing Test, a paper-and-pencil screening tool used to test for cognitive impairment.…<\/span><\/p>\n