MD, MPH, Ph.D, Department of Neuroscience, Functional Neurosurgery Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Dr.a.Zarghi@hotmail.com
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Background and Aim: The Stroop Color-Word test is a common and quick tool for assessing selective attention. This study was run to evaluate application of Stroop cognitive test in assessment of selective attention.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was implemented during 6 months from June to November, 2010 on 84 healthy adults (42 males and 42 females). All participants performed computerized Stroop test after signing consent. The cases were examined before the test to confirmtheir health status and were trained for the test.
Results: The obtained data indicate that there is a significant correlation coefficient between age, gender and education variables (p<0.05).
Conclusion: The above-mentioned test can be used to assess selective attention.
Afsaneh Zarghi, Alireza Zali, Mehdi Tehranidost, Mohammad Reza Zarindast, Seyed Mojtaba Khodadadi. Application of cognitive computerized test in assessment of neuro-cognitive domain. pajoohande 2011; 16 (5) :341-245 URL: http://pajoohande.sbmu.ac.ir/article-1-1208-en.html