Qb Check is a Computerized Neuropsychological evaluation that can be used as an adjunct in Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD.
QbCheck is an FDA cleared online ADHD test that supports early identification, assessment and treatment of ADHD, for individuals aged 6-60 years old. It is a computer-based test that objectively measures the core signs of ADHD: Hyperactivity, Impulsivity and Inattention. Each patient is compared to an age and gender-matched control group and an ADHD control group. QbCheck combines a computer task with breakthrough facial recognition technology by use of a web camera. During the test an individual uses the spacebar to respond to targets and his or her motor activity is registered by the web camera.
No images are captured during the test. The test will take either 15 or 20 min depending on the individual’s age, and it is advised to allow additional preparation time (e.g. set up, instructions, etc). QbCheck is based on the same principle test structure as QbTest and therefore benefit from the same documentation as QbTest including peer-reviewed studies showing improvements in diagnostic precision, differential diagnosis and clinical outcomes when used in addition to other relevant clinical information.
Benefits of using Qb Check
At present, ADHD is primarily identified on the basis of self-reports, parent, teacher and clinician ratings of the presence or absence of a list of symptoms and judgments about functional impairment. Behavioral ratings are problematic because they are subjective in nature with potential biases and individual inconsistency in perceived meaning of items. This results in poor inter-rater reliability, with parents generally less accurate than teachers when compared to objective test
QbCheck has high clinical validity and has shown significant results.The test also has several other initial advantages:
- The test is time efficient for the patient and the data is available to the physician
- in real time allowing for diagnosis and treatment to begin on the same day. Getting the diagnosis right at the beginning leads to fewer visits for evaluation
- The test is non-invasive and non-language based. It is designed to reduce the impact of confounding factors, such as problems differentiating from left to right, dyslexia and underlying anxiety. Patients with dyslexia and anxiety are commonly misdiagnosed as having ADHD because there is significant symptom overlap. To confound the issue further, both dyslexia and anxiety are common ADHD comorbidities, existing side by side with the neurology of ADHD.