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Digital cognitive tests and their ability to assess Parkinson's disease cognitive impairment: a systematic review and experimental study Saskia Craig (24168999) PUREID: 609485876 Parkinson’s disease PD mild cognitive impairment MCI neuropsychological cognitive testing digital methods The first chapter includes a systematic review that aims to examine the effectiveness of using digital cognitive assessments to assess Parkinson’s Disease Mild Cognitive Impairment (PD-MCI).<br><br>The second chapter (Phase I) includes the development of a novel cognitive test, Mater-Royal Parkinson’s Disease Cognitive Scale (M-R PDCS). The objectives were to continue to develop, validate, refine, and externally validate a novel cognitive screening instrument to differentiate normal cognition from Parkinson’s Disease Mild Cognitive Impairment (PD-MCI). Using mixed methods, 20 experts within the field of PD-MCI reviewed the validity and acceptability of the M-R PDCS. The results and implications of Phase I informed recommendations for future research.<br><br>Chapter 3 (Phase II) extends on from Phase I, further aiming to validate the M-R PDCS by collecting normative data (from people who do not have PD). A cross-sectional, quantitative method of design recruited 100 adults, who completed both the digital M-R PDCS and a digital version of the Addenbrooke’s (ACE-III) cognitive test. Aspects of reliability were also examined. The results and implications of these are discussed with recommendations for future research.<br><br><i>Thesis is embargoed until 31 December 2026.</i><br> 2026-10-01T16:35:33Z Text Thesis 10.17034/32639955.v1 https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Digital_cognitive_tests_and_their_ability_to_assess_Parkinson_s_disease_cognitive_impairment_a_systematic_review_and_experimental_study/32639955 All Rights Reserved Open Access after 2026-12-31