Abstract
Cognitive impairment is a common dysfunction after neurological injury. Cognitive assessment tools can help the therapist understand how impairments are affecting functional status and quality of life.ObjectiveThe aim of the study was to identify instruments for cognitive assessment that Occupational Therapists (OT) can use in clinical practice.MethodsThe instruments published in English and Portuguese between 1999 and 2016 were systematically reviewed.ResultsThe search identified 17 specific instruments for OT not validated in Brazilian Portuguese, 10 non-specific instruments for OT not validated in Brazilian Portuguese, and 25 instruments validated for Portuguese, only one of which was specific for OT (Lowenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment).ConclusionThere are few assessment cognitive tools validated for use in the Brazilian culture and language. The majority of the instruments appear not to be validated for use by OT in clinical practice.
Highlights
Cognition is defined as a mental process by which knowledge and understanding is developed in the mind.[1]
There was only one cognitive assessment tool developed for occupational therapists and validated for use in the Brazilian population: the Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment – LOTCA
It is essential to understand the patient’s impairments and potential, making it important to carry out an assessment with the appropriate tools
Summary
Cognition is defined as a mental process by which knowledge and understanding is developed in the mind.[1]. An integrated approach to patients is the key to identifying compensatory strategies and providing adequate rehabilitation.[2]
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