Comparison between a Paper-Pencil Version and Computerized Version for the Realization of a Neuropsychological Test: The Example of the Trail Making Test

摘要

Background: Neuropsychological tests are particularly important for the clinical evaluation and Alzheimer's disease (AD) diagnosis. However, the tests currently employed for neuropsychological assessment have been developed several decades ago, and thus they do not fully exploit the potential provided by modern digital tools. One of the tests most commonly employed to assess attention and executive functions is the Trail Making Test (TMT).