A comparison of electronic and paper versions of the Quick Mild Cognitive Impairment (Q mci -CN) screen
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Background There is a growing focus on digitalizing screening instruments for use on computerized, mobile devices. However, few studies have compared the performance of electronic and traditional ‘pen and paper’ formats. Objective This study aimed to compare the performance of electronic and traditional ‘pen and paper’ formats of the Chinese version of Quick mild cognitive impairment screen (Q mci -CN) screen in adults. Methods A convenience sample of 86 adults aged 18 years were included. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups that underwent the eQ mci -CN and pQ mci -CN screens in counterbalanced order. Patients completed a questionnaire detailing their experiences and preferences. Total and subscale scores and administration times were recorded. Results A strong, statistically significant correlation ( r = 0.77) was found between eQ mci -CN and pQ mci -CN scores for all participants. Analysis comparing the first administration only (eQ mci -CN versus pQ mci -CN) found no statistically significant difference in total scores, except for one subtest registration (p = 0.023), where participants scored lower on the eQ mci -CN. Administration times were similar, though the pQmci-CN was significantly shorter than eQmci-CN (287.41 s versus 302.78 s, respectively, p = 0.005). Conclusions The eQ mci -CN demonstrated strong correlation with the pQ mci -CN in this sample of Chinese adults. However, further research is required to examine these findings in a broader population to enhance the reliability and external validity of the results.
Authors: Yangfan Xu, Jiadan Yu, Xiaocong Mo, Huiying Chen, Le Shi, Kathy YS Lee, Michael C-F Tong, Rónán O'Caoimh, Yuling Wang
Institutions: Sun Yat-sen University, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Peking University, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway, University College Cork, Mercy University Hospital, St. Finbarr's Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410924161