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Psychological Testing
Published in Stanley R. Resor, Henn Kutt, The Medical Treatment of Epilepsy, 2020
Gregory P. Lee, David W. Loring
Much of the literature on psychopathology and epilepsy is oriented toward theoretical concerns and offers little clinical advice, and statistically different findings using large groups of highly selective samples are often not helpful for individual patient prediction. Nevertheless, since psychiatric disorders are apparently common in patients with epilepsy, attention should be given to this frequently neglected area. Psychological assessment may be beneficial in identifying patients who require treatment for psychiatric disturbances and by specifying the nature and type of psychological disorder.
Psychological Testing
Published in Mohamed Ahmed Abd El-Hay, Understanding Psychology for Medicine and Nursing, 2019
Psychological assessments can offer great benefit for clinicians and patients. They cover a wide and specific area that may need special elaboration. Test results can be useful in elucidating management needed as in cases of intellectual disability, in predicting outcome, and in follow-up of patients. Also, the test process communicates a genuine respect for the patient as an integral part of the process rather than just the “subject” of an assessment. The test process promotes rapport with patients in the form of a mutual understanding and decisions about the type of interventions.
Introduction to Part 3
Published in Meidan Turel, Michael Siglag, Alexander Grinshpoon, Clinical Psychology in the Mental Health Inpatient Setting, 2019
Psychological assessment is a multistage and multidimensional process. The first stage of the assessment process typically involves consideration of referral questions, followed by test selection. Psychologists frequently consider an array of available measures that pertain to the particular questions about the patient they seek to understand. They have opportunities to choose relevant and specific measures most applicable to their questions. While many psychologists also perform thorough and comprehensive test batteries in order to carry out in-depth personality assessments, it has become common for psychologists to perform more focused assessments in response to specific referral questions, and to provide screening evaluations using targeted assessment tools that are designed to provide information about specific aspects of functioning. Important components of many psychologists’ assessments include collateral information provided through observations and assessments undertaken by other professionals, relevant historical information about the patient, and comparisons with past testing when available, in addition to test results specific to the psychological evaluation.
An Examination of the Treatment Utility of the MMPI-2-RF: Prediction of Post-Treatment Depressive Symptoms and Increased Understanding of the Therapeutic Alliance in an Inpatient Mood Disorder Treatment
Published in Journal of Personality Assessment, 2023
Taylor R. Rodriguez, Katrina A. Rufino, Michelle A. Patriquin, Joye C. Anestis
The current findings underscore the importance of further research on the utility of psychological assessment in mental health treatment and also highlight a number of areas in which research can be improved and expanded (see Kamphuis et al., 2021, for a comprehensive review on the treatment utility of clinical assessment). These include more specificity regarding treatment setting and population, an expansion of the definition of “negative treatment outcome” to include remaining symptoms post-treatment, and a consideration of treatment process variables. With more research and replication of results, providers utilizing the MMPI family of instruments may be able to identify mood disordered patients that are at greater risk of developing a poor alliance and subsequently those that are at risk of not experiencing symptom decrease. For example, those with somatic/cognitive dysfunction may benefit from the incorporation of physical and medical concerns in their treatment goals, which may improve the patient’s view of the therapeutic relationship (Ben-Porath & Tellegen, 2008/2011). It is also evident that the presence of physical symptoms among those with depression is associated with less adherence to pharmacotherapy and overall poorer outcomes (Huijbregts et al., 2010). As such, a multifaceted approach to treatment for depression among those with somatic dysfunction may also improve chances of symptom reduction.
Medical stakeholder perspectives on implementing a computerized battery to identify neurocognitive impairments among youth in Botswana
Published in AIDS Care, 2022
Amelia E. Van Pelt, Elizabeth D. Lowenthal, Onkemetse Phoi, Ontibile Tshume, Mogomotsi Matshaba, Rinad S. Beidas
Mental health and cognitive issues were described interchangeably by most participants, perhaps due to a lack of a unifying definition of cognitive impairment in the local context. Opinions on healthcare workers’ awareness of cognitive issues varied, but most participants commented that community members do not understand the root cause of mental health and cognitive problems. Instead, underlying neurocognitive deficits are commonly attributed to behavioral issues, or children are labeled with terms describing poor intelligence, which often results in stigma and families’ hesitancy to seek out support. Respondents described cognitive impairment as most commonly identified by poor school performance. Responses related to awareness of the prevalence of neurocognitive impairment among children in the community were variable. All interviewees noted that cognitive and mental health resources in Botswana are scarce, especially the lack of available clinicians with the needed expertise. Existing methods for cognitive screening rely primarily on subjective evaluation (e.g., informal observation of behavior during collection of medical history or discussion with patients and caregivers) or academic performance. Children typically require a referral to receive a psychological assessment, but the limited capacity has resulted in queues lasting months to years to see a psychologist for cognitive and mental health evaluations. Thus, respondents expressed a strong need for the PennCNB.
The ethics of online screening for mental health in South Africa: A systematic review
Published in International Journal of Mental Health, 2022
According to the International Test Commission (ITC) (Barak & Buchanan, 2004; ITC, 2005), there is no single definition for a psychological test. A psychological test is inclusive of any procedures which involve educational, occupational and psychological assessment as well as the measurement of dysfunctional (abnormal) or normal behaviors. These procedures are designed to be administered under standardized or controlled conditions and have a standardized scoring protocol. The procedures allow for inferences to be drawn based on sample behaviors which act as performance measures. Psychological assessment refers to integration and administration of psychological measures (tests and screening tools) as well as other information for the purpose of making a decision or reaching conclusions (Foxcroft & Roodt, 2013).