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Examination of the validity of the 'Papadum test': An alternative to the clock drawing test for people with low levels of education.

Authors :
Crombie, Mairi
Dutt, Aparna
Dey, Priyanka
Nandi, Ranita
Evans, Jonathan
Source :
Clinical Neuropsychologist. Jul2023, Vol. 37 Issue 5, p1025-1042. 18p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Objectives: The clock drawing test (CDT) is a widely used cognitive screening test. However, CDT performance is affected by education. This study examined an alternative, the Papadum test, designed for people with low levels of education/literacy. The association between education and test performance, correlation between CDT and Papadum test, and diagnostic accuracy of both CDT and Papadum tests were examined. Method: 89 healthy literate adults and 59 literate adults (all Bengali speaking) with a diagnosis of mild-moderate dementia from hospitals in Kolkata, India undertook the CDT and the Papadum test. Results: Education had a significant association with the CDT but not with the Papadum test. Across the whole sample there was a significant correlation between CDT and Papadum, but not within separate groups of healthy controls and patients. Diagnostic accuracy for the Papadum test was similar to that for CDT. Conclusions: Results highlight the strong influence that education has on CDT performance indicating that it is not suitable for those with low levels of literacy. The Papadum test could provide a viable alternative as a screening tool to the CDT for use with people who are illiterate or have low levels of education. Further validation studies are required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13854046
Volume :
37
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
164491106
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/13854046.2022.2047789