Methodological issues in the assessment of neuropsychologic function after cardiac surgery.
Published
Journal Article (Review)
This report reviews critical issues facing investigators interested in neuropsychologic sequelae after cardiac operations: (1) experimental design; (2) selective attrition; (3) selection of instruments; (4) moderating factors; (5) definitions of cognitive decline; (6) statistical analysis; and (7) clinical significance. Implications for further research in the area are discussed.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Blumenthal, JA; Mahanna, EP; Madden, DJ; White, WD; Croughwell, ND; Newman, MF
Published Date
- May 1995
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 59 / 5
Start / End Page
- 1345 - 1350
PubMed ID
- 7733766
Pubmed Central ID
- 7733766
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0003-4975
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/0003-4975(95)00055-p
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- Netherlands