Common Data Element: Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT) - Standard deviation
Listed below are the details for the data element.
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Element Type
Common Data Element
Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT) - Standard deviation
SDMTStDev
Short Description
Standard deviation of the total score, calculated based on the population type and size, a as part of Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT)
Definition
Standard deviation (SDT) of the total score, calculated based on the population type and size, a as part of Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT)
Biomedical Terminologies and Standards
Notes
Age 8-81.
Creation Date
2016-10-20
Historical Notes
References
Smith A. (1982). Symbol digit modalities test: Manual. Los Angeles: Western Psychological Services.
Data Type
Numeric Values
Input Restrictions
Free-Form Entry
Minimum Value
0
Maximum Value
100
Population
Adult and Pediatric
Guidelines/Instructions
The SDMT measures the number of pairs consisted of an abstract symbol paired with a specific numbers. According to Smith (1982) cutoff of more than 1.5 TSD below the age norm could be possibly indicative of cerebral disfunction.
Preferred Question Text
Category Groups and Classifications
| Disease | Domain | Sub-Domain |
|---|---|---|
| Traumatic Brain Injury | Assessments and Examinations | Physical/Neurological Examination |
| General (For all diseases) | Assessments and Examinations | Physical/Neurological Examination |
Classification
Moderate/Severe TBI: Rehabilitation
:
Supplemental
Epidemiology
:
Supplemental
General (For all diseases)
:
Supplemental
Acute Hospitalized
:
Supplemental
Concussion/Mild TBI
:
Supplemental
Keywords
SDMT
Labels
Effective Date
Until Date
Last Change Date
Fri May 04 09:10:57 EDT 2018
See Also
Submitting Organization Name
NIH/CIT/BRICS
Submitting Contact Name
Olga Vovk
Submitting Contact Information
olga.vovk@nih.gov
Steward Organization
Name
NIH/NINDS
Steward Contact Name
NINDSCDE
Steward Contact Information
NINDSCDE@EMMES.COM
NINDS ID
