This study aims to determine the impact of effectiveness and efficiency using computerized accounting information systems. research was conducted at Perumda Tirta Manuntung Balikpapan. The method used is qualitative technique interviewing. test results this study, namely Use Computerized Information Systems accounting, have an effective by looking time, data input, productivity, supervision wor...

BACKGROUND To reduce physicians' inappropriate laboratory requests for their patients, administrators have used methods such as modifying a laboratory request order form with an agreed requesting protocol for the most common diagnoses in primary health care. OBJECTIVE To study the effects of removing the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and aspartate transaminase (AST) which are considere...

The study aims to construct a multidimensional computerized adaptive testing (MCAT) system for enhancing the Chinese as second language (CSL) proficiency test. Because currently the major CSL proficiency tests still retain paper-pencil (P&P) test method for testing. Nowadays more advances computer technology is available, project development on the computerized based test (CBT) has been gradual...

Cognitive impairment is prevalent in schizophrenia and is related to poorer functional and treatment outcomes. Cognitive assessment is therefore now a routine component of clinical trials of new treatments for schizophrenia. The current gold-standard for cognitive assessment in clinical trials for schizophrenia is the MATRICS (Measurement and Treatment Research to Improve Cognition in Schizophr...

PURPOSE Diagnosis of a colovesical fistula is often challenging, and usually involves numerous invasive and expensive tests and procedures. The poppy seed test stands out as an exception to this rule. We evaluated the accuracy and cost-effectiveness of various established diagnostic tests used to evaluate a suspected colovesical fistula. MATERIALS AND METHODS We identified 20 prospectively en...

BACKGROUND Early detection of cognitive decline in the elderly has become of heightened importance in parallel with the recent advances in therapeutics. Computerized assessment might be uniquely suited to early detection of changes in cognition in the elderly. We present here a systematic review of the status of computer-based cognitive testing, focusing on detection of cognitive decline in the...

There is overwhelming evidence of genetic influence on cognition. The effect is seen in general cognitive ability, as well as in specific cognitive domains. A conventional assessment approach using face-to-face paper and pencil testing is difficult for large-scale studies. Computerized neurocognitive testing is a suitable alternative. A total of 267 parent-child dyads were selected from a large...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the learning effect of computerized cognitive testing in the elderly. METHODS Cross-sectional study with 20 elderly, 10 women and 10 men, with average age of 77.5 (± 4.28) years. The volunteers performed two series of computerized cognitive tests in sequence and their results were compared. The applied tests were: Trail Making A and B, Spatial Recognition, Go/No Go, Memo...

George Engelhard, Emory University Computerized adaptive testing provides an approach to measurement in the social and behavioral sciences which can be used to individualize and tailor a unique set of test items for each individual. Computerized adaptive testing methodsprovide a means for selecting and administering test items that provide the best information about the examinee's location on a...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of a computerized concept for lifestyle intervention in routine primary health care (PHC). METHODS Nine PHC units were equipped with computers providing a lifestyle test and tailored printed advice regarding alcohol consumption and physical activity. Patients were referred by staff, and performed the test anonymously. Data were collected...