B - 127 Equivalence of In-Person and Remotely Administered Performance Validity Tests: Evidence from a Forensic Sample

Abstract Objective While neuropsychologists are increasingly recognizing the importance of tele-neuropsychology (teleNP), existing research has not comprehensively explored equivalency of commonly used performance validity tests (PVTs) and symptom validity tests (SVTs) across in-person and remote administration. This is despite the fact that such measures are a crucial component of any neuropsychological assessment battery and are, as such, considered medically necessary. Furthermore, the existing teleNP research base is primarily limited to clinical and other non-forensic samples, with limited applicability to forensic teleNP evaluations. The current study examined the equivalency of in-person and remote administration of widely used PVTs and SVTs in a forensic sample. Method Archival data between July 2021 and December 2023 were collected from a private practice setting in which board-certified neuropsychologists (ABPP/ABCN) conducted independent medical evaluations (IMEs) in controlled settings with utilization of an on-site proctor. Mean PVT and SVT scores across in-person and remote evaluations were compared. Results All included PVTs and SVTs (TOMM, DCT, WAIS-IV RDS, Word Choice, WMT, MENT, MSVT, IOP-29, SIMS, MMPI-2-RF scales) showed mean equivalency across in-person and remote administration (p > 0.05). Conclusions Findings provide preliminary support for the adaptation of both PVTs and SVTs for teleNP. Implications are present for forensic and clinical practice, although future research should continue to establish preliminary trends.