In:
Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, Oxford University Press (OUP), ( 2023-10-08)
Abstract:
This review aimed to examine and compare norm stratification of available normative data of neuropsychological tests for Spanish-speakers in the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain. Data Selection English and Spanish studies focused on acquiring normative data for Latinx/Hispanics in Latin America, the Caribbean, the United States, and Spain, were searched from Embase, PubMed, PsycINFO APA, ClinicalTrials.gov, Science Direct, and ProQuest with the date before August 31st, 2022. We used the terms “Neuropsychological testing”, “Cognitive assessment”, “Hispanic”, “Latinx” and “Latinos”. Studies were imported to COVIDENCE, and reviewed by two Spanish-English bilingual reviewers, and one proficient English-only reviewer. Out of 345 records identified, 55 met inclusion and exclusion criteria and were not two standard deviations below the quality criteria index. Data Synthesis Age, education, and sex were the most common variables included in the stratification of normative data. Age was a predictor of lower performance in adults, and higher education was a predictor of better performance. With children and adolescents, increased age was related to better cognitive performance. Most of the studies were written in English and included a cognitively intact sample that was assessed either with the Mini-Mental State Examination, health history, or other clinical interviews or exams. Conclusion There is an evident improvement in the availability of measures for Spanish speakers. However, there is a need for better-developed tests for this population. Future studies in this area should consider adding variables such as acculturation and bilingualism into research, as well as developing novel measures for Spanish speakers.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1873-5843
DOI:
10.1093/arclin/acad067.384
Language:
English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date:
2023
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2003528-7
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