Remote Assessment of Verbal Memory in MS Patients Using the California Verbal Learning Test

摘要

We utilized the California Verbal Learning Test, Second Edition (CVLT-II), one component of the Brief International Cognitive Assessment for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) (BICAMS), to determine feasibility of a remote assessment protocol. We compared telephone administered CVLT-II data from MS patients to data acquired in person from an independent sample of patients and healthy controls. Mixed factor ANOVAs showed no significant differences between patient groups but between-group effects comparing patients and healthy controls were significant. CVLT-II assessment by conventional in-person and remote telephone assessment yield indistinguishable results. The findings indicate that telephone administered CVLT-II is feasible. Further validation studies are underway.