Commentary: Evidence-based Assessment is not Evidence—based Medicine—Commentary on Evidence-based Assessment of Cognitive Functioning in Pediatric Psychology.

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Title:	Commentary: Evidence-based Assessment is not Evidence—based Medicine—Commentary on Evidence-based Assessment of Cognitive Functioning in Pediatric Psychology.
Authors:	Youngstrom, Eric¹ eay@unc.edu
Source:	Journal of Pediatric Psychology. Oct2008, Vol. 33 Issue 9, p1015-1020. 6p.
Subject Terms:	Cognitive ability, Child psychology, Behavioral medicine, Evidence-based medicine, Mental health, Pediatrics
Abstract:	The article provides information on the differences between Evidence-based Assessment of cognitive functioning in pediatric psychology and Evidence-based Medicine. The author relates a review of instruments to assess cognitive functioning in pediatric psychology, along with the themes raised including short forms, retest intervals, and norms. He suggests that anyone interested in connecting the research evidence can learn a lot quickly by reading about EBM techniques and apply to mental health.
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Abstract:	The article provides information on the differences between Evidence-based Assessment of cognitive functioning in pediatric psychology and Evidence-based Medicine. The author relates a review of instruments to assess cognitive functioning in pediatric psychology, along with the themes raised including short forms, retest intervals, and norms. He suggests that anyone interested in connecting the research evidence can learn a lot quickly by reading about EBM techniques and apply to mental health.
ISSN:	01468693
DOI:	10.1093/jpepsy/jsn060