What is MemTrack™?
MemTrack™ is an online, self-rated cognitive and memory screening tool from Psych Press. It is designed to capture a person's own perspective on aspects of their memory and thinking.
Self-rated screening offers a different source of information from practitioner observations or performance-based cognitive tasks. It gives clients a structured opportunity to describe their experiences and provides information that can be considered within a broader clinical conversation.
For occupational therapists, this perspective may be particularly relevant when exploring how a person experiences everyday activities, routines and participation.
For other allied health professionals, client-reported cognitive concerns may provide useful context when considering a person's presentation, functional needs and potential next steps.
MemTrack™ is intended to support screening and discussion. It does not independently establish whether a person has a cognitive impairment or other cognitive condition.
Taking approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete, MemTrack™ provides a structured starting point for exploring client-reported concerns alongside clinical observations, functional information and professional judgement.
Whether you're exploring a client's everyday challenges, discussing changes in routine or considering whether further assessment may be appropriate, MemTrack™ offers another perspective to inform the conversation.
What MemTrack™ is designed to support
Why capture the client's perspective?
MemTrack™ should not be assumed to detect difficulties that other assessments miss or to establish a diagnosis. Its results are one source of information to consider within the broader clinical picture.
Understanding memory and thinking in the context of everyday life
Cognition is closely connected to how people manage their usual activities and routines.
A client might describe difficulty remembering appointments, keeping track of several steps in a familiar task or concentrating when following instructions. These experiences may prompt further discussion about the situations in which difficulties occur and how they affect everyday functioning.
For occupational therapists, understanding the client's perspective can complement observations of task performance and information about the person's occupational needs.
For allied health professionals more broadly, self-reported cognitive concerns can provide additional context when discussing a client's experiences and considering whether further assessment may be appropriate.
MemTrack™ offers a self-rated approach to exploring memory and thinking as part of this conversation.
The aim is to understand the client's reported experience, not to draw diagnostic conclusions from a screening result alone.
The seven cognitive areas MemTrack™ covers
The descriptions below explain these areas in plain English and are not intended to reproduce individual questionnaire items.
Everyday example: Remembering an appointment, a conversation or an instruction.
Everyday example: Concentrating on a conversation or following a task without losing track of what is happening.
Everyday example: Organising the steps needed to prepare a meal or complete an errand.
Everyday example: Finding the right words or following what another person is saying.
Everyday example: Knowing the date or recognising where you are.
Everyday example: Calculating a simple total or working out change during a purchase.
Everyday example: Judging spatial relationships or finding your way around an environment.
These are general descriptions, not diagnostic indicators or interpretations of individual MemTrack™ scores.
How MemTrack™ works
Step 1. Access MemTrack™ online
The client accesses the screening tool through the online process provided for MemTrack™.
Step 2. Complete the self-rated questions
The client responds to questions about their own experiences of memory and thinking.
Estimated completion time: 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 3. Review the reports
MemTrack™ provides reports for both the client and the practitioner.
Step 4. Consider the results in context
The practitioner can consider the available information alongside the client's reported concerns, functional presentation and other relevant clinical findings.
MemTrack™ is intended to support discussion and screening, rather than provide a standalone diagnosis.
What you receive
MemTrack™ includes reports for both the client and the practitioner.
Practitioner report
The practitioner receives a report containing the results of the screening process.
The report can be considered alongside relevant clinical information and the client's everyday experiences when discussing concerns and potential next steps.
Client report
The client also receives a report providing an output from their completed screening process.
The report should be understood within the intended screening context and not as a standalone diagnosis.
Reading the results responsibly
MemTrack™ results reflect the client's responses to the screening questions. They should be considered alongside other relevant information, including the person's history, functional presentation and professional observations.
A screening result alone cannot establish that a cognitive condition is present or absent.
Who is MemTrack™ for?
MemTrack™ is intended for occupational therapists and allied health professionals interested in exploring clients' reported experiences of memory and thinking as part of a broader understanding of everyday functioning.
Occupational therapists
Explore clients' reported cognitive concerns alongside information about occupational performance, daily routines, independence and participation.
MemTrack™ can provide a structured starting point for conversations about how clients experience memory and thinking in their everyday lives.
Whether you're working with a client who reports difficulty remembering appointments, following instructions or managing familiar routines, their perspective can contribute to a broader discussion about their functional needs.
Allied health professionals
For allied health professionals working with clients who report changes in memory or thinking, MemTrack™ offers a self-rated screening approach that can contribute to a broader clinical discussion.
Consider the client's responses alongside relevant history, observations and other assessment information to help inform appropriate next steps.
MemTrack™ is not a replacement for other assessment methods or professional judgement.
Cognitive screening versus formal assessment
Screening and formal cognitive assessment serve different purposes. Understanding the distinction is important when incorporating any screening tool into professional practice.
What can screening contribute?
Screening can provide structured information about the experiences or concerns being explored. MemTrack™ focuses on the client's own ratings of their memory and thinking.
The results can be considered alongside the client's history, functional presentation, presenting concerns and the practitioner's observations.
What does formal assessment involve?
Formal cognitive assessment may involve standardised measures, performance-based tasks, clinical history, observations and other relevant information. The appropriate approach depends on the clinical question and the practitioner's scope of practice.
A self-rated screening result alone cannot establish or exclude a cognitive diagnosis.
Bringing different information together
| Information source | What it contributes |
|---|---|
| Client self-report | The person's account of their memory and thinking |
| Clinical observation | What the practitioner observes during interactions or activities |
| Functional information | How the person manages relevant everyday activities |
| Performance-based testing | Information about performance on selected cognitive tasks |
| Formal clinical assessment | A broader evaluation appropriate to the clinical question |
| Professional judgement | Integration of relevant information to guide next steps |
MemTrack™ is intended to be considered within this broader context. It does not replace formal assessment, professional judgement or referral when indicated.
Frequently asked questions
What is MemTrack™?
MemTrack™ is an online, self-rated cognitive and memory screening tool from Psych Press. It is designed to capture a client's perspective on aspects of their memory and thinking.
Who is MemTrack™ designed for?
MemTrack™ is intended for occupational therapists and allied health professionals interested in exploring client-reported cognitive concerns within a broader understanding of everyday functioning.
How much does MemTrack™ cost?
MemTrack™ costs $70 AUD, GST included.
Do the client and practitioner both receive a report?
Yes. MemTrack™ provides reports for both the client and the practitioner.
How long does MemTrack™ take to administer?
Most clients complete MemTrack™ in approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Is MemTrack™ a diagnostic assessment?
No. MemTrack™ is a screening tool, not a diagnostic assessment. Its results should be considered alongside other relevant information and professional judgement.
Does MemTrack™ replace formal cognitive assessment?
No. MemTrack™ does not replace formal cognitive assessment, diagnostic evaluation or professional judgement.
What are the seven cognitive areas covered?
Memory, attention, executive functioning, language, orientation, arithmetic and visuospatial functioning.
How can MemTrack™ support occupational therapy practice?
The client's account of memory and thinking can contribute to conversations about everyday activities, routines, independence and participation. MemTrack™ provides a structured way to capture that perspective for consideration alongside other clinical information.
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