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Redefining neurocognitive assessment: the essential integration of sensory evaluation

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dc.contributor.authorPinto, Joana O.
dc.contributor.authorDores, Artemisa Rocha
dc.contributor.authorPeixoto, Bruno
dc.contributor.authorBarbosa, Fernando
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-14T10:16:24Z
dc.date.embargo2026-01
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractWe read with interest the recommendations of Leroi et al. (2019) and SENSE-Cog Expert Reference Group of healthcare professionals for the Recognition and Management of Hearing and Vision Impairment in People with Dementia. This group of experts recommends the implementation of flexible and individualized assessments to identify and address concurrent deficits in sensory and cognitive functioning (Leroi et al., 2019). It is also highlighted the lack of standardized, sensitive clinical assessment tools, and evidence-based interventions for addressing simultaneous hearing, vision, and neurocognitive impairment (Leroi et al., 2019). Although sensation can be considered a neurocognitive function (Luria, 1963), Leroi et al. (2019) presented it as a concurrent function with neurocognition, rather than as an intertwined part of it. Other previous studies have followed a similar approach. For instance, research has indicated that sensory impairment appears to increase the risk of Major Neurocognitive Disorders (Brenowitz et al., 2019; Hwang et al., 2020). Furthermore, Leroi et al. (2019) focused primarily on peripheral assessment of hearing and vision, overlooking both peripheral and central evaluations of other senses. Therefore, while we fully support the recommendations provided, we propose expanding them by redefining neurocognitive assessment protocols to: (1) incorporate sensory evaluation beginning in middle age; (2) assess sensory function at both peripheral and central levels; (3) include all senses in the evaluation process; and (4) include tasks targeting multisensory integration.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationPinto, J. O., Dores, A. R., Peixoto, B., & Barbosa, F. (2025). Redefining neurocognitive assessment: The essential integration of sensory evaluation. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 130, 105704. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2024.105704pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.archger.2024.105704pt_PT
dc.identifier.eissn1872-6976
dc.identifier.issn0167-4943
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/27093
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherElsevierpt_PT
dc.relationArtemisa Dores is a researcher of School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Porto, Portugal, supported by FCT - Fundaç˜ao para a Ciˆencia e Tecnologia [Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology] through R&D Units funding (UIDB/05210/2020).pt_PT
dc.relation.publisherversionhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167494324003790?via%3Dihubpt_PT
dc.subjectNeurocognitive assessmentpt_PT
dc.subjectCognitive functioningpt_PT
dc.titleRedefining neurocognitive assessment: the essential integration of sensory evaluationpt_PT
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oaire.citation.titleArchives of Gerontology and Geriatricspt_PT
oaire.citation.volume130pt_PT
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