How immersive virtual reality methods may meet the criteria of the National Academy of Neuropsychology and American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology: A software review of the Virtual Reality Everyday Assessment Lab (VR-EAL)

Clinical tools involving immersive virtual reality (VR) may bring several advantages to cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology. However, there are some technical methodological pitfalls. The American Academy of Neuropsychology (AACN) the National (NAN) raised 8 key issues pertaining Computerized Neuropsychological Assessment Devices. These pertain to: (1) safety effectivity; (2) identity end-user; (3) hardware software features; (4) privacy data security; (5) psychometric properties; (6) examinee issues; (7) use reporting services; (8) reliability responses results. VR Everyday Lab (VR-EAL) is first neuropsychological battery with enhanced ecological validity for assessment everyday functions by offering a pleasant testing experience without inducing cybersickness. VR-EAL meets criteria NAN AACN, addresses pitfalls, brings testing. still shortcomings VR-EAL, which should be addressed. Future iterations strive improve embodiment illusion in creation an open access library attempted. discussed studies demonstrate utility methods