Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment to Evaluate People with Addictions
Joint Authors
Rojo-Mota, Gloria
Pedrero-Pérez, Eduardo J.
Ruiz-Sánchez de León, José M.
León-Frade, Irene
Aldea-Poyo, Patricia
Alonso-Rodríguez, Marina
Pedrero-Aguilar, Jara
Morales-Alonso, Sara
Source
Occupational Therapy International
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-01-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The LOTCA (Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment) battery is a cognitive screening test which is widely used in occupational health.
However, no work has been found that explores its use in addiction treatment.
Objectives of Study.
To explore the convergent validity of LOTCA with neuropsychological tests that assess related cerebral functional areas.
Methods.
The LOTCA, along with a battery of neuropsychological tests, was administered to a sample of 48 subjects who start a treatment by substance or gambling addictions.
Findings.
A correlational pattern was observed of a considerable magnitude between the effects of the LOTCA scales and those of some neuropsychological tests, but not with others.
There is barely any convergence in measures with memory and executive function tests.
Relevance to Clinical Practice.
There is a lack of research applying test of occupational assessment to populations of patients treated by addictive behaviors.
The LOTCA seems to be a reliable and valid test for preliminary screening of function in certain cognitive areas, easy, and quick to use (around 30 minutes).
However, it must be supplemented with other tests for a full and ecological assessment of patients.
Limitations.
An incident, small-size sample.
Recommendations for Further Research.
New studies are needed to explore the applicability, diagnostic validity, and whole psychometric quality of the test in addiction-related treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rojo-Mota, Gloria& Pedrero-Pérez, Eduardo J.& Ruiz-Sánchez de León, José M.& León-Frade, Irene& Aldea-Poyo, Patricia& Alonso-Rodríguez, Marina…[et al.]. 2017. Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment to Evaluate People with Addictions. Occupational Therapy International،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1196880
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rojo-Mota, Gloria…[et al.]. Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment to Evaluate People with Addictions. Occupational Therapy International No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1196880
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rojo-Mota, Gloria& Pedrero-Pérez, Eduardo J.& Ruiz-Sánchez de León, José M.& León-Frade, Irene& Aldea-Poyo, Patricia& Alonso-Rodríguez, Marina…[et al.]. Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment to Evaluate People with Addictions. Occupational Therapy International. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1196880
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1196880