Preferred Label : Symbol Digit Modalities Functional Test;
NCIt related terms : SDMT01; SDMT;
NCIt definition : A standardized rating scale developed by Aaron Smith in 1982, which is used to identify
individuals with neurological impairment, as well as to assess divided attention,
visual scanning and motor speed. This functional test measures the time to pair abstract
symbols with specific numbers with a 90 second time limit. Scoring of this test is
based on the total number of correctly coded items from 0-110 in 90 seconds.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT) (Copyright 1973 by Western Psychological
Services).;
Origin ID : C115793;
UMLS CUI : C3891405;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
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