In:
Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, Cambridge University Press (CUP), Vol. 5, No. 5 ( 1999-07), p. 413-433
Abstract:
The purpose of this research was to develop, standardize,
and test the reliability of a short neuropsychological test battery in the Spanish language. This neuropsychological
battery was named “NEUROPSI,” and was developed to assess briefly a wide spectrum of cognitive functions,
including orientation, attention, memory, language, visuoperceptual abilities, and executive functions. The NEUROPSI includes
items that are relevant for Spanish-speaking communities. It can be applied to illiterates and low educational groups.
Administration time is 25 to 30 min. Normative data were collected from 800 monolingual Spanish-speaking individuals,
ages 16 to 85 years. Four age groups were used: (1) 16 to 30 years, (2) 31 to 50 years, (3) 51 to 65 years, and
(4) 66 to 85 years. Data also are analyzed and presented within 4 different educational levels that were represented
in this sample: (1) illiterates (zero years of school); (2) 1 to 4 years of school; (2) 5 to 9 years of school;
and (3) 10 or more years of formal education. The effects of age and education, as well as the factor structure of
the NEUROPSI are analyzed. The NEUROPSI may fulfill the need for brief, reliable, and objective evaluation of a
broad range of cognitive functions in Spanish-speaking populations. ( JINS , 1999, 5 , 413–433.)
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1355-6177
,
1469-7661
DOI:
10.1017/S1355617799555045
Language:
English
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Date:
1999
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