Reading comprehension evaluation by means of the neuropsi assessment tool in patients attending “alcoholics anonymous” due to alcohol consumption
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Alcohol drinking negatively affects the reading skill. The article addresses the prevalence of reading difficulties in alcohol rehabilitation patients by applying the neuropsychological assessment tool NEUROPSI. Methodology: non-experimental, exploratory, and observational study based on the Neuropsychological assessment tool NEUROPSI in Spanish (brief version). Findings: In a sample of 20 participants, the results indicate that only 40% fall within the normal values, whilst 60% exhibit low scores in reading comprehension, concentration, and attention. Lastly, 60% of the participants presented alterations in neurocognitive functions, with 25% indicating moderate alterations, 20% revealing severe alterations, and 15% exhibiting mild alterations.
Source: ECORFAN Journal Bolivia
Institution: Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403158557