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A ged C are A ssessment S ervice practitioners: A review of current practice for assessment of cognition of older people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in V ictoria
Author(s) -
Vrantsidis Freda,
LoGiudice Dina,
Rayner Victoria,
Dow Briony,
Antonopoulos Stephanie,
Runci Susannah,
O'Connor Daniel W.,
Haralambous Betty
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
australasian journal on ageing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.63
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1741-6612
pISSN - 1440-6381
DOI - 10.1111/ajag.12056
Subject(s) - cognition , medicine , focus group , interpreter , cognitive impairment , gerontology , psychiatry , marketing , computer science , business , programming language
Aim This paper describes current practices and gaps identified by A ged C are A ssessment S ervice ( ACAS ) clinicians in the assessment of cognition of clients of culturally and linguistically diverse ( CALD ) background in V ictoria. Method A web‐based survey, exploring practices and challenges faced by clinicians in assessing CALD clients and their families, was sent to all V ictorian ACAS managers to distribute to their teams. Three focus groups were also conducted with ACAS clinicians to further explore these issues. Results Seventy‐nine web‐based surveys were returned and 21 ACAS clinicians attended a focus group. Challenges reported included the availability and quality of interpreters, and variability in training received and confidence in assessing cognitive impairment in CALD clients. Conclusion ACAS clinicians reported that assessment of cognition for those of CALD background was challenging. Based on this feedback, practice tip sheets were developed as educational aids to assist ACAS staff.