An ecological measure to screen executive functioning in Multiple Sclerosis: the Picture Interpretation Test (PIT) 360°

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This article's aim was to compare the efficiency of the Picture Interpretation Test 360° (PIT 360°) with traditional measures on executive dysfunction in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS) and Healthy Controls (HC). Overall, the PIT 360° was concluded to be a quick, sensitive, and ecological tool that captures real-world executive dysfunction in PwMS. This engaging measure is sensitive for the detection of executive deficits since the early phases of the disease.

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Realdon, Olivia; Serino, Silvia; Savazzi, Federica; Rossetto, Federica; Cipresso, Pietro; Parsons, Thomas D. et al. April 5, 2019.

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  • Main Title: An ecological measure to screen executive functioning in Multiple Sclerosis: the Picture Interpretation Test (PIT) 360°
  • Alternate Title: An ecological measure to screen executive functioning in MS: the Picture Interpretation Test (PIT) 360°

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This article's aim was to compare the
efficiency of the Picture Interpretation Test 360° (PIT 360°) with traditional measures on executive
dysfunction in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS) and Healthy Controls (HC). Overall, the PIT 360° was concluded to be a quick, sensitive, and ecological tool that captures real-world executive dysfunction in PwMS. This engaging measure is sensitive for the detection of executive deficits since the early phases of the disease.

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Abstract: Executive functions are crucial for performance of everyday activities. In Multiple Sclerosis (MS),
executive dysfunctions can be apparent from the early onset of the disease. Technology-based timeefficient
and resource-saving tools for early evaluation of executive functions using an ecological
approach are needed to assess functional performance in real-life. The aim was to compare the
efficiency of the Picture Interpretation Test 360° (PIT 360°) with traditional measures on executive
dysfunction in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS) and Healthy Controls (HC). Participants
were 31 patients with Relapsing-Remitting MS (mean age = 44.323 ± 13.149; mean Expanded
Disability Status Scale = 2) and 39 HC (mean age = 39.538 ± 15.728). All were tested with standard
neuropsychological tests of executive functions, PIT 360°, and measures of user experience. While
standard neuropsychological tests failed to differentiate between PwMS and HC group, the PIT 360°
was successful in detecting executive dysfunction in PwMS. All participants reported the PIT 360° to be
an engaging tool and endorsed positive reactions to their experience. Overall, the PIT 360° is a quick,
sensitive, and ecological tool that captures real-world executive dysfunction in PwMS. This engaging
measure is sensitive for the detection of executive deficits since the early phases of the disease.

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  • Scientific Reports, 2019, Basingstoke, United Kingdom: Nature Publishing Group, p. 1- 8

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Realdon, Olivia; Serino, Silvia; Savazzi, Federica; Rossetto, Federica; Cipresso, Pietro; Parsons, Thomas D. et al. An ecological measure to screen executive functioning in Multiple Sclerosis: the Picture Interpretation Test (PIT) 360°, article, April 5, 2019; [Basingstoke, United Kingdom]. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1616594/: accessed April 21, 2025), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

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