InterOrganizational practice committee guidance/recommendation for models of care during the novel coronavirus pandemic

Postal, Karen; Bilder, Robert M.; Lanca, Margaret; Aase, Darrin M.; Barisa, Mark; Holland, Alice Ann; Lacritz, Laura H.; Lechuga, David M.; McPherson, Susan; Morgan, Jennifer; Salinas, Christine M.

doi:10.1080/13854046.2020.1801847

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“…At present, readers can find neuropsychological practice information pertinent to the pandemic in recent issues of The Clinical Neuropsychologist (e.g. Marra et al, 2020;Postal et al, 2020).…”

Section: Future Directions and Predictions For 2025mentioning

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Professional practices, beliefs, and incomes of U.S. neuropsychologists: The AACN, NAN, SCN 2020 practice and “salary survey”

Sweet

Klipfel

Nelson

et al. 2020

The Clinical Neuropsychologist

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Objective: This portion of the 2020 survey updates practice information, beliefs, and income data of clinical neuropsychologists who practice within the United States. Methods: Doctoral-level neuropsychology practitioners were invited via numerous methods, with multiple reminders, to participate in a web-based survey from January 17 through April 2, 2020. The useable U.S. sample of 1677 doctoral-level practitioners was 6.2% larger than the comparable group in the prior 2015 practice survey. Results: Whereas women practitioners predominate, which continues a steeply increasing trend across time, increases in overall ethnic/racial diversity continue at a slow pace. Median age has remained very similar over the last 30 years, reflecting a continuous influx of young practitioners. A relatively small minority of neuropsychologists work part time. The proportion of board-certified neuropsychologists continues to show meaningful increase; interest in subspecialization certification is relatively high. Reliance on technicians remains popular, especially for neuropsychologists who work in institutions or are board certified. Although implementation of new CPT codes in 2019 and related payor policies appear to have had more negative than positive effects, psychologyrelated annual incomes of neuropsychologists have again increased compared to prior surveys. Variables such as specific work setting, state, region, years in practice, forensic practice hours, board certification, and basis for determining income (e.g. hours billed, revenue collected, relative value units) have an impact on income. More than half of practitioners engage in forensic neuropsychology, with the number of related practice hours per week again increasing. There is very high agreement regarding the use of response validity measures in clinical practice and forensic practice. Neurologists remain the number one referral source whether working in an institution, private practice, or a combination of both, and regardless of maintaining a pediatric, adult, or lifespan practice. Career satisfaction ratings for income, job, and work-life balance remain high, with the majority of ratings regarding the future of the specialty in the positive range. Additional data summaries related to a wide range of professional ARTICLE HISTORY

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Section: Future Directions and Predictions For 2025mentioning

confidence: 99%

Professional practices, beliefs, and incomes of U.S. neuropsychologists: The AACN, NAN, SCN 2020 practice and “salary survey”

Sweet

Klipfel

Nelson

et al. 2020

The Clinical Neuropsychologist

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“…Before receiving psychological services of any kind, patients must give informed consent and sign the appropriate form (Class F Recommendation). Recommendations for types of informed consent were drawn from multiple sources, including the American Psychological Association (APA) and the InterOrganizational Practice Committee recommendations/guidance for teleNP in response to the COVID-19 pandemic ( Postal et al., 2020 ).…”

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“…It is essential to test the connection on the practitioners’ side, and it is recommended that broadband internet be used during the assessment. If possible, the platform should adapt to a changing bandwidth without losing the connection ( American Telemedicine Association et al., 2014 ; Postal et al., 2020 ). Technical problems may compromise the validity of the teleNP assessment.…”

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Working Group Recommendations for the Practice of Teleneuropsychology in Latin America

Crivelli

Quiroz

Calandri

et al. 2021

Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology

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Objective Teleneuropsychology (teleNP) could potentially expand access to services for patients who are confined, have limited personal access to healthcare, or live in remote areas. The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly increased the use of teleNP for cognitive assessments. The main objective of these recommendations is to identify which procedures can be potentially best adapted to the practice of teleNP in Latin America, and thereby facilitate professional decision-making in the region. Method Steps taken to develop these recommendations included (1) formation of an international working group with representatives from 12 Latin American countries; (2) assessment of rationale, scope, and objectives; (3) formulation of clinical questions; (4) evidence search and selection; (5) evaluation of existing evidence and summary; and (6) formulation of recommendations. Levels of evidence were graded following the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine system. Databases examined included PubMed, WHO-IRIS, WHO and PAHO-IRIS, Índice Bibliográfico Español en Ciencias de la Salud (IBCS), and LILACS. Results Working group members reviewed 18,400 titles and 422 abstracts and identified 19 articles meeting the criteria for level of evidence, categorization, and elaboration of recommendations. The vast majority of the literature included teleNP tests in the English language. The working group proposed a series of recommendations that can be potentially best adapted to the practice of teleNP in Latin America. Conclusions There is currently sufficient evidence to support the use of videoconferencing technology for remote neuropsychological assessments. These recommendations will likely contribute to the advancement of teleNP research and practice in the region.

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“…In this case, an additional factor – the risk involved in face-to-face assessment – should be considered as well. This is emphasized in an additional document made available by the IOPC [ 42 ], which reviews various options for conducting neuropsychological assessment and discusses considerations in choosing between them, based on associated benefits and potential risks.…”

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How, when, and for whom: decisions regarding remote neuropsychological assessment during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic

Bloch

Maril²,

Kavé

2021

Isr J Health Policy Res

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Neuropsychological assessment provides crucial information about cognitive, behavioral, and socioemotional functioning in medical, educational, legal, and social contexts. During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the Israeli Ministry of Health initially mandated that all psychological assessments be postponed. However, as referrals to time-sensitive, high-need, and high-stakes assessments began to accumulate, it became necessary to consider remote solutions. In the current paper, we describe the considerations that affected the transition to remote activity in a prominent Israeli provider of neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation services, referring to technological and environmental conditions, cognitive requirements, and tasks, as well as to legal, regulatory, and funding issues. After discussing how assessments should be conducted to maximize feasibility and validity while minimizing risks to clients and clinicians, we propose a preliminary model for deciding whether specific referrals warrant remote administration. The model delineates key factors in decisions regarding remote assessment, emphasizing the distinct roles of the referring clinician and the neuropsychologist who conducts the assessment, and highlighting the need for collaboration between them. The abrupt need for remote assessments during the pandemic required a quick response with little preparation. The lessons learned from this process can be applied in the future, so that the need for remote services can be met with greater certainty and uniformity.

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InterOrganizational practice committee guidance/recommendation for models of care during the novel coronavirus pandemic

Cited by 21 publications

References 8 publications

Professional practices, beliefs, and incomes of U.S. neuropsychologists: The AACN, NAN, SCN 2020 practice and “salary survey”

Professional practices, beliefs, and incomes of U.S. neuropsychologists: The AACN, NAN, SCN 2020 practice and “salary survey”

Working Group Recommendations for the Practice of Teleneuropsychology in Latin America

How, when, and for whom: decisions regarding remote neuropsychological assessment during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic

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