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Original Article

Brief neurocognitive screening in youth with brain tumours: A preliminary investigation of the Lebby-Asbell Neurocognitive Screening Examination (LANSE)

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Pages 1192-1198 | Received 14 Oct 2014, Accepted 25 Mar 2015, Published online: 11 Jun 2015
 

Abstract

Primary objective: It is well-documented that survivors of paediatric brain tumour are at risk for neurocognitive deficits resulting in an increased interest in neurocognitive assessment for these youth. Given the scarcity of well-validated brief assessments for this purpose, this study examines the reliability and validity of a brief neurocognitive screening measure.

Research design: Cross-sectional data on youth (aged 6–17.9) administered a brief neurocognitive screening device and broader neurocognitive batteries was collected via chart review to evaluate the reliability and validity of a brief neurocognitive screening device.

Methods and procedures: Fifty-one youth with brain tumours and 26 youth with traumatic brain injury (TBI) were administered The Lebby-Asbell Neurocognitive Screening Examination (LANSE) during clinic visits. A sub-set of children were administered a more comprehensive neurocognitive evaluation and scores from the LANSE and these evaluations were compared to assess preliminary validity.

Main outcome and results: Most LANSE sub-scales demonstrated adequate reliability and preliminary validity with some exceptions. Comparison of youth with brain tumours to those with a TBI revealed a similar pattern of potential neurocognitive impairment across several cognitive domains.

Conclusions: This study demonstrates the preliminary reliability and validity of a brief neurocognitive screening examination for youth with brain tumours.

Declaration of interest

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.

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