Listed below are the details for the data element.
FITBIR
1.2
Element Type
Common Data Element
Victoria Symptom Validity Test (VSVT) - Right-Left preference value
VSVTRightLeftPrefVal
Short Description
The number that expresses the proportion of right-side responses made minus the number of left-side responses made, divided by the total number of responses made, as a part of the Victoria Symptom Validity Test (VSVT).
Definition
The number that expresses the proportion of right-side responses made minus the number of left-side responses made, divided by the total number of responses made, as a part of the Victoria Symptom Validity Test (VSVT).
Notes
High or low scores on this variable should alert the clinician to rule out the possibility of left neglect or visual field cuts.
Creation Date
2016-10-11
Historical Notes
References
Copyright @1997, 2005 by PAR. All rights reserved. May not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form or by any means without permission of PAR. Stephen N. Macciocchi, Ronald T. Seel, Amy Alderson and Robert Godsall. Victoria Symptom Validity Test performance in acute severe traumatic brain injury: Implications for test interpretation. Arch Clin Neuropsychol (2006) 21 (5): 395-404.
Data Type
Numeric Values
Input Restrictions
Free-Form Entry
Minimum Value
-1
Maximum Value
1
Population
Adult
Guidelines/Instructions
Scores range from -1 to +1.
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
Traumatic Brain Injury:
Supplemental
Moderate/Severe TBI: Rehabilitation
Concussion/Mild TBI
Epidemiology
Acute Hospitalized
General (For all diseases):
Supplemental
Keywords
VSVT
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