Plurilinguisme et tests de dépistage des troubles cognitifs : un rendez-vous manqué ?
| Title in English | Plurilingualism and cognitive impairment screening tests: a missed chance? |
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| Year of publication | 2025 |
| Type | Appeared in Conference without Proceedings |
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| Description | Cognitive impairment screening tests were originally designed for monolingual native speakers, and the fact that the cognitive sciences on which they are based rely on a single language, English, has only served to minimize consideration of linguistic diversity. However, multilingualism in Western countries has grown significantly, with a corresponding increase in the number of subjects whose command of the language of their country of residence varies. Since the 1960s, the tests have been refined, but unfortunately not from this perspective: the unfortunate consequences of this oversight are beginning to be documented and proposals are emerging. This presentation will show how the results of certain cognitive impairment screening tests are influenced by patients' linguistic and cultural identities, which are often multiple, and suggest amendments for better assessment of each individual. |
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