Symbol Digit Modalities Test

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Name: Symbol Digit Modalities Test

Abbreviation: SDMT

Versions: 1

Synonyms: 21

Description: The SDMT involves a simple substitution task that normal children and adults can easily perform. Using a reference key, the examinee has 90 seconds to pair specific numbers with given geometric figures. Responses can be written or oral, and for either response mode, administration time is just 5 minutes. (, https://www.wpspublish.com/sdmt-symbol-digit-modalities-test)

Reference: Benedict RH, DeLuca J, Phillips G, LaRocca N, Hudson LD, Rudick R. Validity of the Symbol Digit Modalities Test as a cognition performance outcome measure for multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England). 2017 Apr. PMID: 28206827. PMCID: PMC5405816 DOI: 10.1177/1352458517690821

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1 Symbol Digit Modalities Test 50
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