Applying linguistic demand analysis to functional multitasking assessments.

IF 1.4 4区心理学 Q4 CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

Applied Neuropsychology-Adult Pub Date : 2024-09-01 Epub Date: 2022-05-24 DOI:10.1080/23279095.2022.2075747

Jacqueline Hinckley, Rita Lenhardt, Aisha Gaziani, Angela Merlino

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Abstract

Purpose: The linguistic demand of task instructions in cognitive assessments may mask or even invalidate cognitive testing results for individuals with language differences or impairments. The purpose of this study was to apply an analysis of linguistic demand to a sample of functional multitasking assessments.

Method: We sampled the task instructions and materials from seven functional multitasking assessments that are based on everyday activities. We calculated indices of linguistic demand.

Results: The Density Index is based on total number of words, total number of sentences, total number of different words, total number of syllables, and complex (not-simple) sentences. The Breakfast Task and the Frisch Cooking Task consistently ranked lowest in linguistic demand for both instructions and materials based on the indices reviewed. These tasks are most likely to be appropriate for individuals with language impairment.

Conclusions: Clinicians have a responsibility to fairly evaluate cognitive functions of individuals with impaired language functioning. The analysis of linguistic demand provides a useful way to evaluate task instructions and materials in a systematic way, so that individuals with language impairments or language differences might be more appropriately evaluated.

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将语言需求分析应用于功能多任务评估。

目的在认知评估中，任务指令的语言需求可能会掩盖甚至使有语言差异或障碍的个体的认知测试结果无效。本研究的目的是将语言需求分析应用于功能多任务评估样本。方法从七个基于日常活动的功能多任务评估中抽取任务说明和材料。我们计算了语言需求指数。结果密度指数由总字数、总句数、总异构词数、总音节数和复杂(非简单)句组成。根据所审查的指数，早餐任务和法语烹饪任务在说明和材料的语言需求方面一直排名最低。这些任务最适合有语言障碍的人。结论临床医生有责任公平地评估语言功能受损患者的认知功能。语言需求分析为系统地评价任务指令和材料提供了一种有用的方法，从而使有语言障碍或语言差异的个体得到更恰当的评价。

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Applied Neuropsychology-Adult CLINICAL NEUROLOGY-PSYCHOLOGY

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4.50

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11.80%

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134

期刊介绍： pplied Neuropsychology-Adult publishes clinical neuropsychological articles concerning assessment, brain functioning and neuroimaging, neuropsychological treatment, and rehabilitation in adults. Full-length articles and brief communications are included. Case studies of adult patients carefully assessing the nature, course, or treatment of clinical neuropsychological dysfunctions in the context of scientific literature, are suitable. Review manuscripts addressing critical issues are encouraged. Preference is given to papers of clinical relevance to others in the field. All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor-in-Chief, and, if found suitable for further considerations are peer reviewed by independent, anonymous expert referees. All peer review is single-blind and submission is online via ScholarOne Manuscripts.