Multiple Errands Test-Revised (MET-R): A Performance-Based Measure of Executive Function in People With Mild Cerebrovascular Accident

• Autores: Tracy Morrison, Gordon Muir Giles, Jennifer D. Ryan, Carolyn M. Baum, Alexander W. Dromerick, Helene J. Polatajko, Dorothy F. Edwards
• Localización: American Journal of Occupational Therapy, ISSN 0272-9490, Vol. 67, Nº. 4, 2013, págs. 460-468
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • OBJECTIVE. This article describes a performance-based measure of executive function, the Multiple Errands Test�Revised (MET�R), and examines its ability to discriminate between people with mild cerebrovascular accident (mCVA) and control participants.

    METHOD. We compared the MET�R scores and measures of CVA outcome of 25 participants 6 mo post-mCVA and 21 matched control participants.

    RESULTS. Participants with mCVA showed no to minimal impairment on measures of executive function at hospital discharge but reported difficulty with community integration at 6 mo. The MET�R discriminated between participants with and without mCVA (p = .002).

    CONCLUSION. The MET�R is a valid and reliable measure of executive functions appropriate for the evaluation of clients with mild executive function deficits who need occupational therapy to fully participate in community living.