CNS Vital Signs Advancing Multiple Sclerosis Care
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1 CNS Vital Signs Advancing Multiple Sclerosis Care Adding Value to Your Practice by Providing Solutions for Measuring, Monitoring and
2 Contents Why CNS Vital Signs?... Why CNS Vital Signs in Multiple Sclerosis?.. About CNS Vital Signs Assessment Platforms.. CNS Vital Signs Multiple Sclerosis Toolbox. Optimized for MS Evaluation & Management Helping Assess Comorbidities HOW? Brief Interpretation.. How Next Steps The following pages have been assembled from various sources and publications and is meant to be a reference or roadmap guide to assist and inform how CNS Vital Signs can be used to improve clinical insight and care management, enable current guidelines, be integrated into a clinic or practice, and help improved practice revenues and performance. 2
3 Why CNS Vital Signs? CNS Vital Signs valid, reliable, and affordable research quality NEUROCOGNITIVE & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH assessment platform can be easily configured and deployed depending on each practices or researchers needs and goals. The CNS Vital Signs assessment platforms helps to support a practices comprehensive, state of the art clinical assessment, and evidence based treatment services for children, adolescents, and adults across the lifespan by: Enhanced Brain & Behavior Evaluation and Care Management OBJECTIVE, PRECISE, and STANDARDIZED Customizable Toolboxes or Test Panels Supporting many Neurological, Psychiatric, & Psychological Clinical Guidelines Accurately measuring and characterizing a patient s neurocognitive function based on his or her status or effort Facilitating the thinking about the patient s condition (50+ well known medical and health rating scales)and helping to explain the patient s current difficulties Optimizing serial administration which helps to monitor and guide effective intervention. Systematically collecting brain function, behavioral, symptom, and comorbidity data enabling outcomes and evidence based medicine Extend Practice Efficiency Objective and Evidence Based Assessments, Auto Scored and Systematically Documented. (HIPAA Enabled) $ Enhanced Revenue Streams Expanded Services with Well Established Billing Codes to Improve Practice Referrals and Performance 3
4 Why CNS Vital Signs in Multiple Sclerosis? Benefits for Multiple Sclerosis Clinics Assessment and Management of Cognitive Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis Cognitive deficits appear to be present in more than half of MS patients, however the majority of persons with MS do not have impairments that significantly impair daily functioning Learning/memory, speed of information processing, working memory, cognitive flexibility and other executive functions appear to be most commonly impaired Periodic screening for such deficits is recommended. Intervention for such deficits is recommended: Training in strategies to compensate for deficits, Counseling / psychotherapy for patients and family to address accompanying behavioral changes and emotional responses, and develop realistic expectations Treatment with medications (disease modifying and/or symptomatic therapies) Enhanced MS Evaluation, Management & Tracking Strategies CNS Vital Signs provides a valid, reliable and granular view of neurocognitive status Efficient: Reports are Auto Scored in seconds and Screens for possible in valid tests Multi Modal Assessment platform allowing for improved Comorbid Symptom identification and management e.g. Fatigue, Depression, Mood, Quality of Life / Outcomes, Etc. Longitudinal reports auto generated to monitor and measure e.g. treatment outcomes Increased Revenues National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Expert Opinion Paper Summary The standard for specific assessment of cognitive function in MS patients has been the comprehensive neuropsychological assessment. Adding CNS Vital Signs for the early detection, characterization, and monitoring of MS cognitive dysfunction progression should be part of routine care as an in take baseline, as part of a full neuropsychological assessment and periodic retesting providing clinicians with a valid and reliable longitudinal view that can be beneficial both clinically and in counseling patients and working with family members. 4
5 HOW Can CNS VS Help? Where the CNS Vital Signs Assessment Platform can add efficiency, validity, and standardization to the assessment of brain functions, symptoms, and treatment effects. Etiology of MS Genes & Environment Cognitive Function Fatigue / Depression Abnormal Immune Response Sleep Cycle of Symptoms Exercise Multiple Sclerosis Immune Stimulation (Infections?) Worsening MS Secondary Factors Adapted From: Cohen, B. Int J MS Care, 2007; 9 (Suppl4):4 10; Ben Zacharia A, et al. Mutiple Sclerosis Counseling Points. 2007;3(3):1 12. Bladder Problems Spasticity / Constipation Adapted From: Crayton H, et.al. Neurology, 2004;63 (11 Suppl 5): S12 S18. 5
6 About CNS Vital Signs? Assessing Brain Function: CNS Vital Signs is a clinical testing procedure used by clinicians to evaluate and manage the neurocognitive state of a patient. Across the lifetime, serial testing allows ongoing assessments of a patient s condition, disease progression, or clinical outcome. About CNS Vital Signs Clinician Benefits Both Valid & Reliable Neurocognitive Testing and Evidence-Based Symptom & Functional Ratings Scales in one Platform Optimized for MULTI-MODAL Assessment enabling the efficient collection and systematic documentation of important brain function and behavioral, symptom and comorbid clinical endpoints Lifespan Testing Rapid Neurocognitive Testing from ages 8 to 90 Longitudinal View CNS Vital Signs contains an Auto Randomization Algorithm Ideal for Serial Neurocognitive Testing with an almost unlimited number of alternate forms (others use a pseudo randomization or limited number of alternate forms) Flexible Deployment Easy Integration via Local Computer Software and Web Based Testing Solutions Ideal for busy clinics, hospitals, or academic research RAPID INSIGHT computerized neurocognitive testing helps clinicians evaluate and describe the health of the cognitive or higher functions of the brain in a more granular and standardized fashion. DASHBOARD VIEW Neurocognitive domain functions and functional status is presented in a summary view that is easy to interpret. LONGITUDINAL VIEW Repeated testing allows clinicians to track disease progress and treatment/rehabilitation effects DETAILED VIEW Each report presents the testing data in a detailed view. All results can be easily exported to EMR s or spreadsheets for clinical or research purposes. VALID ACROSS the LIFE SPAN Peer reviewed normative data allows clinicians to examine patients from age 8 to 90. 6
7 About: CNS Vital Signs in Multiple Sclerosis CNS Vital Signs provides clinicians and researchers with leading edge neurocognitive and behavioral health assessment technologies that efficiently collects valid and reliable brain & behavioral clinical endpoints for a more objective view of a patient s functional status, disease progression, and outcomes. The CNS Vital Signs Assessment platform supports a lifespan chronic care model and helps enable productive interactions between the family, caregivers, and a specialist practice team. CNS Vital Signs is a clinical procedure that utilizes scientifically validated objective tests to evaluate the neurocognitive status of patients and covers a range of mental processes from simple motor performance, attention and memory, to executive functions. The CNS Vital Signs tests are computerized versions of well established neuropsychological tests. Medical professionals and researchers know that good health has many dimensions, one of the most important and yet least measured is the health of a person's brain. Outcomes based medicine seeks a quantitative estimate of the effect of impairment or disease and the effectiveness and efficiency of treatment. CNS Vital Signs provides a standardized and quantitative view of your patient s CORE COGNITIVE FUNCTION. CNS Vital Signs computerized neuropsychological tests can enhance efficiency and insight in assessing cognitive status and the difference between normal performance and a patients current status and provides the clinician with a normative comparison that can be paired with an interview, exam, and other valid test(s) or rating scales to help add validity to the evaluation and management of Multiple Sclerosis. Reevaluation or serial testing with CNS Vital Signs supports the effective management and tailoring of treatments e.g., medications and assessment of outcomes. A very detailed assessment of abilities is auto scored, and the pattern of strengths and weaknesses can be used in treatment planning and measuring progress. One of the most robust features of the CNS Vital Signs assessment is its randomization algorithm allowing for an almost infinite number of alternate forms. This allows for retesting patients and minimal practice effects. Clinicians establish a baseline and upon re test, compare the results to assist in decision making regarding the observed change in the patient s condition, monitor disease or recovery progress, measure treatment results, compliance, and outcomes e.g., Therapy Management, Medication Optimization, Etc. Often Patients and families benefit from seeing testing results allowing the understanding of the status and nature of their or a loved one s neurocognitive function. CNS Vital Signs is one of many tools clinicians use in evaluating changes in a patient s condition. If you have question or would like to register for a free in service webinar go to or or call
8 Why Use CNS Vital Signs to Assess MS? The CNS Vital Signs VSX Assessment Platform represents a legacy of innovation and a commitment to advancing neurocognitive and behavioral clinical assessment tools. Clinical Pathology Measure and Monitor Comorbid Status Measure and Monitor Serial Assessment Longitudinal View Assess BRAIN FUNCTION and Determine the Existence or Level of IMPAIRMENT CNS Vital Signs computerized neurocognitive testing allows clinicians to assess abnormal neurocognitive impairment by comparing patients to a PEER REVIEWED normative data set from ages 8 to 90 across the lifespan Provides a broad spectrum of clinical domains and the sensitivity to assess neurocognitive function to reveal abnormal cognitive function. Assess symptoms or COMORBID conditions Evidence based rating scales and neurocognitive testing can help clinicians sort out symptom, behavioral, and comorbid issues and help better understand possible brain and behavior relationships. 50+ Free Rating Scales: SF 36 Medical Outcomes Zung Self Rating Anxiety and Depression Scales NeuroPsych Questionnaire NPQ 207 & NPQ 45 both Child & Adult KEY ADVANTAGE contains an auto randomization algorithm Ideal for serial testing with an almost unlimited number of alternate forms (other systems use a pseudo randomization or limited number of alternate forms). This allows practices to shift toward new assessment approaches that allow for monitoring of change and the reinforcement of treatment compliance. Neurocognitive function in MS patients can vary and affect various sites within the brain, no single cognitive deficit pattern is characteristic of all patients with MS. However, specific deficits tend to be seen in MS. These deficits include problems with memory, attention, executive functioning, generative fluency, and information processing speed. Adapted from: Rao et.al. ; Heaton et.al.; Benedict et.al. 8
9 Advancing MS Care Management CNS Vital Signs Multiple Sclerosis Toolbox Clinician Expertise Brain Function: Processing Speed, Memory, Attentional, Executive, Psychomotor Speed & more Computerized Neurocognitive Testing Nine Neurocognitive Domains Measured Processing and Psychomotor Speed Frontal Lobe / Executive & Attentional Tests Recognition Memory immediate and delayed recall Immediate Auto Scored Reports Rapid Assessment Minute initial Assessment/Baseline, Minute for monitoring Easy to interpret and longitudinally graph Systematic & Standardized Documentation for Patient Registry/Research HIPAA Compliant Behaviors, Symptoms, and Comorbidities Computerized Medical and Health Rating Scales* SF 36 Medical Outcomes Zung Self Rating Anxiety and Depression Scales NeuroPsych Questionnaire NPQ 207 & NPQ 45 both Child & Adult Epworth Sleepiness Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index * Used with permission Free use of rating scales 9
10 CNS Vital Signs MS Toolbox MOS SF-36 Widely Used Measure Physical function Role functionemotional Role functionphysical Pain Physical Health Mental Health Emotional Well-Being Social function General Health Energy / Vitality Fatigue 10
11 Optimized for MS Evaluation & Management CNS Vital Signs Neurocognitive Battery in Multiple Sclerosis Patient Evaluation and Management Brain Behavior Objective Neurocognitive Assessment Health Outcomes Evidence - Based Health Rating Scales Care Management Reports Brain Function Symptoms Comorbidities Standardized and Secure Data Care Team Caregiver & Informants e.g. Spouse, Family, etc. Easy Export to EMR and Spreadsheet for Analysis Norms from Age s 8 to 90 Systematic Documentation Results: Utilizing data from all 42 patients together, there was a diffuse pattern of cognitive impairment compared to age matched controls in all cognitive domains tested (p<0.02). However, when divided into high and low functioning groups, the high functioning group had a more specific cognitive pattern, with particular difficulties with complex information processing (symbol digit coding, shifting attention test) and working memory. The low functioning group continued to have a diffuse impairment pattern. Conclusions/Relevance: With a cognitively high functioning group of RRMS patients with well controlled MS, a subcorticofrontal pattern emerges, with particular difficulties with complex information processing and working memory. The cognitive pattern is much more diffuse with the low functioning group, even after controlling for motor speed and overall reaction time. These results could help explain the variance in cognitive testing that can be seen in MS patients. Adapted from: AAN 2009; Higher Cognitively Functioning Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis Patients Have a More Specific Pattern of Impairment on Neuropsychological Testing Sandeep Vaishnavi, MD, PhD, John Barkenbus, MD, C. Thomas Gualtieri, MD; NC Neuropsychiatry; Raleigh & Charlotte, NC The CNS Vital Signs Sleep Toolbox helps clinicians systematically collect brain function, symptoms, and comorbidities data, automatically scoring and systematically documenting the resulting clinical endpoints. 11
12 Computerized neuropsychological battery detects psychomotor processing speed impairment as the core cognitive deficit in relapsing - remitting multiple sclerosis patients Messinis L., PhD., Anyfantis E., M.Sc., Lyros E., MD, PhD., Papathanasopoulos P., MD, PhD Department of Neurology, Neuropsychology Section, University of Patras Medical School, Greece; 7th International Congress on the Improvement of the Quality of Life on Dementia, etc; Thessaloniki, Greece, 29 January 1st Febrauary 2009 Discussion and Conclusions Our findings support the literature that RRMS patients present cognitive impairments when compared to healthy controls [7]. Furthermore, measures of information processing speed appear to be the most robust and sensitive markers of this impairment [8], a finding confirmed by our data. These results also indicate that the CNS vital signs battery is able to detect cognitive impairments in RRMS patients. Furthermore, it appears to be highly sensitive in detecting psychomotor processing speed deficits in RRMS patients with a low disability status, as were the patients in this study. We conclude, that RRMS patients present cognitive deficits even in the absence of significant physical disability, and that these patients should be routinely assessed for cognitive decline. The CNS Vital signs neuropsychological battery could provide the non neuropsychologist clinician with a reliable screening tool for detecting cognitive deficits in RRMS patients. 12
13 Tools to Help Assess Symptoms and Comorbidities NPQ 45 Rapid In take or Re test to Assess the Neuro Psych Status of a Patient NPQ 45 (Adult Patient & Informant Version) Rapid In take or Re test to Assess the Neuro Psych Status of a Patient Symptoms Brain Function Behaviors Key MS Symptoms Comorbidities The Neuropsych Questionnaire (NPQ) Short Form (SF 45) provides a subjective measure of 13 neuropsych symptoms. The symptoms are Attention, Impulsive, Memory, Anxiety, Panic, Depression, Mood Stability, Oppositional (child adolescent), Aggression, Fatigue, Sleep, Suicide, and Pain. The shorter NPQ version is used to monitor or follow up with the patient before or during their visit. The NPQ 45 can be used when the longer version is either impractical or inappropriate e.g. the physician wants a quick view of their patients core symptoms. Both versions are automatically scored and the data stored. 13
14 Computerized Neurocognitive Testing can Help Assess Cognitive Function vs. Possible Comorbidities Cognition and Depression Symptoms Brain Function Comorbidities Behaviors Indeed, there is some suggestion that cognitive or executive functioning deficits may be a trait risk factor for depression (Douglas and Porter, 2009; Frasch et al., 2009; Micco et al., 2009; Reppermund et al., 2009). Furthermore, worse neuropsychological test performance at baseline is associated with poorer response to treatment (Dunkin et al., 2000; Kampf Sherf et al., 2004; Mohlman and Gorman, 2005), and cognitive deficits are more pronounced in patients who are unemployed (Baune et al., 2010). It is possible that treatment refractory depression is a subtype characterized in part by cognitive impairment. The accurate identification and quantification of neurocognitive impairment are important for research relating to neurobiological underpinnings, treatment, and functional outcome in patients with mood disorders. It is essential, methodologically, that we have accurate methods for identifying those patients who are objectively cognitively impaired and separate them from patients who have the subjective experience of poor thinking skills or thinking that is easily perturbed by negative affect, but perform normally on cognitive testing in controlled conditions. The treatments and outcomes for these two groups may differ markedly, as well as the prognosis. Source: Identifying a cognitive impairment subgroup in adults with mood disorders. J Affect Disord Aug;132(3): Epub 2011 Mar
15 Cognition and Depression Cognitive Flexibility Domain scored from two venerable AD/HD tests Healthy Control Mood Disorder, Normal Cognition Mood Disorder, Cognitive Impairment Fig. 3. Distributions of CNS Vital Signs cognitive flexibility index score in patients with or without impaired cognition. Figure note: Healthy control, N=660. Mood disorder, normal cognition, n=128. Mood disorder, cognitive impairment, n=58. *Normative scores were truncated at 40. Each value represents the percentage of subjects in that score range
16 HOW? CNS Vital Signs begins with A B C Conduct Neurocognitive Testing Procedure Evaluate Neurocognitive Testing Results Re-test Neurocognitive Testing Procedure Is the Validity Indicator (VI) suggestive of an invalid test? Is the Pattern suggestive of a condition or pathology? 1 Evaluate Pattern Evaluate Effort 3 2 Evaluate Severity Are the Scores suggestive of a deficit or impairment? A: Conducting a Valid Assessment (Refer to the Test Administration Guide.) To begin the staff should collect information about the CHIEF or REFERRAL COMPLAINT. This will be a primary driver for the selection of tests and rating scales. For initial evaluations or in complex presentations, a broad spectrum battery is always an appropriate starting point. 1 2 B: Review the immediately auto scored report to validate testing effort, evaluate the Domain Dashboard to quickly assess the level of impairment or grade the deficit, and 3 Evaluate the Domain Pattern to help rule in, ruleout, or confirm certain clinical conditions. Feedback to the patient on the testing results may be presented at the clinical encounter or at a subsequent patient visit. C: If invalid test results were noted then consider re testing the patient to confirm clinical results. If the test results were valid, then, as part a continuum of care, reschedule testing to track disease progression and measure ongoing status or outcomes. NOTE: The Validity Indicator denotes a guideline for representing the possibility of an invalid test or domain score. No means a clinician should evaluate whether or not the test subject understood the test, put forth their best effort, or has a clinical condition requiring further evaluation. 16
17 Evaluate Severity Impairment Status CNS Vital Signs grades severity of impairment based on an age matched normative comparison database mtbi Example Psychometric and Normative Comparison Mean + Standard Deviations Percentiles Standard Scores Z Scores T Scores -4σ -3σ -2σ -1σ 0 +1σ +2σ +3σ +4σ Above: Average: Low Average: Low: Very Low: > < 70 Standard Scores High Function and High Capacity Normal Function and Normal Capacity Slight Deficit and Slight Impairment Moderate Deficit and Impairment Possible Deficit and Impairment Likely 17
18 Neurocognitive Domain Dashboard CNS Vital Signs presents testing results in Subject (raw), Standard Scores, and Percentile Ranks. NOTE: See the CNS Vital Signs Interpretation Guide for more information. > SD 1SD 2SD 3SD Above: Above Expected Level Average: At Expected Level Low Average: Borderline Low: Below Expected Level Very Low: Well Below Expected Level <55 SD = Standard Deviation from the MEAN 18
19 HOW can CNS Vital Signs Benefit My Practice? Ask about our NO COST Practice Evaluation! CNS Vital Signs Benefits Enhanced Patient Insight and Care Management CNS Vital Signs Mobile Test Station ULTRA Series Enables Evidence-Based Medicine and Outcomes Improved Practice Efficiencies and Documentation Solution Example $1, Testing Station with 40 test sessions. $ Improved Practice Revenues and Performance Potential Return On Investment Based on Established Billing Codes* 40 Patient Test Sessions ROI: $2,400 to $10,000+ Possible Yearly IMPACT $80K to $160K depending on patient volumes *Based on a survey of Payers. Contact for billing information. Popular with Clinics and Hospitals: Engineered with BUSY PRACTICES in mind (roll into exam rooms), the Ultra Series combines the ultimate in practical functionality, ergonomic ease ofuse, and remarkable durability. 19
20 NEXT STEPS: Contact Us Getting Started Learn More Step One: Register at After registering download the VSX Brief Core Assessment Software with 5 FREE Test Sessions Take it for a test drive. Step Two: Schedule a FREE One on One In Service Webinar Contact CNS Vital Signs Support with dates and times that you will be available. After the webinar the total CNS Vital Signs Assessment platform (Web & Local) can be configured to meet your practice needs. Contact me to receive report examples, case studies, administration guides etc. Website: Phone: Address: 598 Airport Blvd. Suite 1400 Morrisville, NC The webinar training was terrific it covered the Validity & Reliability of the platform, the interpretation of results, billing and coding, testing protocol, and the integration of the CNS Vital Signs platform into our practice. Practice Administrator 20
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