The Cognitive Assessment Interview (CAI): Reliability and Validity of a Brief Interview-Based Measure of Cognition

Conclusions: Field testing of the CAI produced reliable ratings of cognitive functioning that were correlated with functional outcome. Patient ratings alone yielded scores with reliability and validity values appropriate for use in clinical trials. The CAI appears to provide useful complementary information and possesses practical advantages for rating cognitive functioning including an interview-based method of administration, brief assessment time (15 min for the patient assessment), little or no practice effects, and ease of scoring. (Source: Schizophrenia Bulletin)

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