Cross-cultural adaption of the computerized assessment of information processing battery (COGNITO) for an Indian longitudinal study on rural elderly.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Testing cognitive functions in Indians with low literacy and linguistic diversity is challenging. We describe the adaptation process of a comprehensive neurocognitive test battery to suit both literate and illiterate aging rural Indians.

Methods

Following the International Test Commission (ITC) guidelines for cross-cultural adaptation, we adapted the COGNITO battery. This involved translating instructions, linguistic elements, and stimuli of each test from the original English version with the help of bilingual experts. Five stimuli across eight subtests were adapted to maintain construct equivalence and cultural relevance.

Results

The Kannada version of COGNITO, a digitally administered tool, was feasible and effective measure for assessing cognitive fun

SUBMITTER: Lukose A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11659948 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature