Mullen Scales of Early Learning Adaptation for Assessment of Indian Children and Application to Tuberculous Meningitis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) results in significant morbidity and mortality among children worldwide. Associated neurocognitive complications are common but not well characterized. The Mullen Scales of Early Learning (MSEL), a well-established measure for assessment of neurodevelopment, has not yet been adapted for use in India. This study's goal was to adapt the MSEL for local language and culture to assess neurocognition among children in India, and apply the adapted measure for assessment of children with TBM.

Methods

Administration of MSEL domains was culturally adapted. Robust translation procedures for instructions took place for three local languages: Marathi, Hindi and Tamil. Multilingual staff compared instructions against the original version for accur

SUBMITTER: Nimkar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8496186 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature