摘要 |
<p>A modular system for diagnostic assessment of psychological conditions which employs a compact microprocessor-based unit such as a video game. In accordance with the invention, the microprocessor-based unit (10) is programmed to produce a video display (14) that prompts a patient or user to interactively operate one or more switches. Information recorded during an interactive diagnostic assessment procedure (22) analyzed to provide a doctor or other health care professional (16) information that is helpful to determine whether clinical therapy and/or medication may be required. The disclosed embodiment of the invention relates to diagnostic assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder with a game-like video display being used to obtain a measure of various neuropsychologic indicia of attention.</p> |