Neuropsychology 3.0: evidence-based science and practice

J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2011 Jan;17(1):7-13. doi: 10.1017/S1355617710001396. Epub 2010 Nov 19.

Abstract

Neuropsychology is poised for transformations of its concepts and methods, leveraging advances in neuroimaging, the human genome project, psychometric theory, and information technologies. It is argued that a paradigm shift toward evidence-based science and practice can be enabled by innovations, including (1) formal definition of neuropsychological concepts and tasks in cognitive ontologies; (2) creation of collaborative neuropsychological knowledgebases; and (3) design of Web-based assessment methods that permit free development, large-sample implementation, and dynamic refinement of neuropsychological tests and the constructs these aim to assess. This article considers these opportunities, highlights selected obstacles, and offers suggestions for stepwise progress toward these goals.

Publication types

  • Historical Article
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Evidence-Based Medicine*
  • Genome
  • History, 20th Century
  • History, 21st Century
  • Humans
  • Information Science
  • Mental Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Mental Disorders / genetics
  • Mental Disorders / therapy
  • Neuropsychological Tests
  • Neuropsychology / history*
  • Neuropsychology / methods
  • Psychometrics