학술논문
A scoping review of neuropsychological assessment for Asian Indians in the United States - research and clinical recommendations.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Lunia P; Thomas Jefferson Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA.; Krishnan K; Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, Cleveland, OH, USA.; Irani F; AAA Neuropsychology, Malvern, PA, USA.; Hundal JS; Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ, USA.; Arastu S; Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland, CA, USA.; Vonk JMJ; Memory and Aging Center, Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco (UCSF), San Francisco, CA, USA.; Sunderaraman P; Department of Neurology, Medical Campus, Boston, MA, USA.; The Framingham Heart Study - Brain Aging Program, Framingham, MA, USA.
Source
Publisher: Psychology Press Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 8806548 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1744-4144 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 13854046 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Clin Neuropsychol Subsets: MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
Objective: There is an increasing focus on understanding health disparities among various cultural groups in the United States. The need for heterogeneity in norms and test stimuli across ethnically diverse individuals are being increasingly recognized. However, to date it remains unknown whether and to what extent differences in cognitive norms and tests exist in Asian Indians, a fast-growing population in the U.S. It is essential to understand these differences to improve diagnostic accuracy and provide timely and appropriate clinical care. Method: In this study, we conducted a scoping review of available cognitive tests that were normed, developed, or adapted for Asian Indians living in the U.S. Results: The results suggested a paucity of norms and tests specifically examining cognition in this community. Conclusions: Based on the findings, we provide suggestions for research directions focusing on the development of culturally sensitive neuropsychological tools, normative data representative of this demographic, and interventions addressing healthcare access barriers. Overall, this review provides readers with relevant clinical information to immediately enhance patient care as well as provide actionable items in research to improve the future utility of neuropsychology for Asian Indians in the United States.