Journal article
Diagnostic memory assessment in Italian-born Australians
S Fratti, SC Bowden, O Pino
International Psychogeriatrics | Published : 2011
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Abstract
In many English-speaking countries neuropsychological assessment of non-English speakers is often performed in English or through an interpreter. Relying on interpreters often involves unstandardized and ad hoc translations of tests which may limit valid assessment. Methods: In a sample of 75 Italian-born elderly Australians from the general community (48 women and 27 men, aged 56-90 years) we administered standardized and normed psychological tests in both English (WMS-III, WAIS-III, BNT, Schonell Graded Word Reading Test) and Italian (Milan Overall Dementia Assessment, MODA). We examined the hypothesis that long-term retrieval ability assessed in English is primarily influenced by cognitiv..
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Funding Acknowledgements
We gratefully acknowledge the excellent support and collaboration of staff at CO.AS.IT (Melbourne), as well as the Italian Seniors Citizen Clubs members in Melbourne who so kindly agreed to take part in the study. Without their effort this study would have not been possible. We would also like to thank the Department of Psychology at the University of Parma (Italy) for their support.