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: Received: 21 July 2024 / Approved: 22 July 2024 / Online: 22 July 2024 (18:41:08 CEST)
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Gkintoni, E.; Nikolaou, G. Cross-Cultural Validation of Neuropsychological Assessments and their Clinical Applications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Scoping Analysis. Preprints2024, 2024071719. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.1719.v1
Gkintoni, E.; Nikolaou, G. Cross-Cultural Validation of Neuropsychological Assessments and their Clinical Applications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Scoping Analysis. Preprints 2024, 2024071719. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.1719.v1
Gkintoni, E.; Nikolaou, G. Cross-Cultural Validation of Neuropsychological Assessments and their Clinical Applications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Scoping Analysis. Preprints2024, 2024071719. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.1719.v1
APA Style
Gkintoni, E., & Nikolaou, G. (2024). Cross-Cultural Validation of Neuropsychological Assessments and their Clinical Applications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Scoping Analysis. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.1719.v1
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Gkintoni, E. and Georgios Nikolaou. 2024 "Cross-Cultural Validation of Neuropsychological Assessments and their Clinical Applications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Scoping Analysis" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.1719.v1
Abstract
This systematic review explores the cross-cultural validation of neuropsychological assessments and their clinical applications in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), focusing on culturally adapted CBT (CA-CBT) across diverse populations and settings. Methods: Following the PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted in multiple academic databases, including PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science. Keywords related to cognitive-behavioral therapy, cultural adaptation, and specific populations were used. Inclusion criteria encompassed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and pilot studies that assessed CA-CBT for various mental health conditions. Results: The review included studies involving Chinese Americans, Latino caregivers, Syrian refugees, Jordanian children, Malaysian Muslims, Afghan refugees, Iraqi women, Japanese children and adolescents, and Tanzanian and Kenyan children. CA-CBT demonstrated significant effectiveness in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and psychosis. For instance, Research has shown that CA-CBT is more effective than standard CBT in reducing depressive symptoms among Chinese Americans and significantly lowering PTSD symptoms in Syrian refugee women. The method has been well-received and feasible in diverse populations, such as Jordanian children and Afghan refugees. Long-term benefits are promising, with sustained improvements reported in various studies. Additionally, digital and remote delivery methods have demonstrated potential for expanding the accessibility of CA-CBT. Conclusions: CA-CBT is a valuable and effective intervention for diverse cultural populations, significantly improving mental health outcomes. However, future research must address limitations such as small sample sizes, short follow-up periods, and variability in assessment tools. Studies should include larger and more diverse sample sizes, longer follow-up periods, rigorous control groups, and comprehensive outcome measures to further validate and enhance the application of CA-CBT across different cultural contexts.
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