Evaluation of a neuropsychological screen in an incarcerated population

The Brief Neuropsychological Cognitive Examination (BNCE) is a screening device designed to rapidly assess neuropsychological functioning. The availability of an effective and efficient screen for neuropsychological and/or cognitive disorders is an important concern within various settings such as c...

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Published in:Clinical neuropsychologist 2009-08, Vol.23 (6), p.1037-1049
Main Authors: Ball, Tabitha D., Pastore, Richard E., Sollman, Miriam J., Burright, Richard G., Donovick, Peter J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Adult and adolescent clinical studies
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Brief neuropsychological screen
Cognition Disorders - diagnosis
Female
Humans
Incarcerated population
Intelligence
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
neuropsychological defects
Neuropsychological Tests
Population Groups
Prisoners - psychology
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychometrics. Diagnostic aid systems
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Signal Detection, Psychological
Social behavior disorders. Criminal behavior. Delinquency
Statistics, Nonparametric
Techniques and methods
Young Adult
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Summary:The Brief Neuropsychological Cognitive Examination (BNCE) is a screening device designed to rapidly assess neuropsychological functioning. The availability of an effective and efficient screen for neuropsychological and/or cognitive disorders is an important concern within various settings such as correctional facilities, where there are likely to be large numbers of individuals in need of evaluation. In the current study the utility of the BNCE in detecting cognitive impairments among a clinical sample of incarcerated individuals was evaluated by comparing performance on this instrument to performance on measures of general cognitive functioning. Results indicate that the BNCE demonstrates some utility in its ability to determine those in need of further evaluation of cognitive functioning.
ISSN:1385-4046
1744-4144
DOI:10.1080/13854040902830203