Crombie, M., Dutt, A., Dey, P., Nandi, R. and Evans, J. (2023) Examination of the validity of the 'Papadum test’: an alternative to the clock drawing test for people with low levels of education. Clinical Neuropsychologist, 37(5), pp. 1025-1042. (doi: 10.1080/13854046.2022.2047789) (PMID:35317719)
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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.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Evans, Professor Jonathan and Crombie, Mairi and Dutt, Dr Aparna |
Authors: | Crombie, M., Dutt, A., Dey, P., Nandi, R., and Evans, J. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing |
Journal Name: | Clinical Neuropsychologist |
Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
ISSN: | 1385-4046 |
ISSN (Online): | 1744-4144 |
Published Online: | 23 March 2022 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2022 The Author(s) |
First Published: | First published in Clinical Neuropsychologist 37(5):1025-1042 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons Licence |
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