Rohling Interpretive Method (RIM)
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The accurate interpretation of large numbers of neuropsychological tests
within a flexible battery approach is a difficult and sometimes controversial
process. We present a statistically based method of interpretation (Rohling’
s Interpretive Method or RIM) and evaluation of neuropsychological data that
allows for varying numbers of tests along a varying number of cognitive
domains, yet remains psychometrically based. This method requires
informed clinical judgment in that the level of confidence for tests, cognitive
domains, and global indices are used as the backdrop for interpretive
decisions. Specific procedures for use are presented in a systematic,
detailed fashion to allow the interested reader to replicate the method.
within a flexible battery approach is a difficult and sometimes controversial
process. We present a statistically based method of interpretation (Rohling’
s Interpretive Method or RIM) and evaluation of neuropsychological data that
allows for varying numbers of tests along a varying number of cognitive
domains, yet remains psychometrically based. This method requires
informed clinical judgment in that the level of confidence for tests, cognitive
domains, and global indices are used as the backdrop for interpretive
decisions. Specific procedures for use are presented in a systematic,
detailed fashion to allow the interested reader to replicate the method.