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. 2022 Sep 6;7(5):93.
doi: 10.3390/geriatrics7050093.

Culturally Competent Assessment of Neurocognitive Functioning in Latinos with Complex Multimorbidity: A Case Study

Diomaris Safi  1 , Jesús Barreto Abrams  1 , Melissa Rios  1   2 , Elisenda Rodés  1   3 , Mirella Díaz-Santos  1   4 , Paola Suárez  1
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Culturally Competent Assessment of Neurocognitive Functioning in Latinos with Complex Multimorbidity: A Case Study

Diomaris Safi et al. Geriatrics (Basel). .

Abstract

Multimorbidity-the coexistence of multiple chronic conditions within an individual-is the new normal in hospital settings. Individuals with higher levels of multimorbidity require a multidisciplinary and holistic approach to meet their needs, though the complexity of their neurocognitive profiles is still poorly researched. This study reported on the neurocognitive profile of a 69-year-old, left-handed, Latino cisgender male with 10 years of education. He was deemed to have a short-term mortality in 2018, yet is still enjoying a good quality of life in 2022. This case report illustrated (a) a rather common neurocognitive profile of a patient with complex multimorbidity, (b) the advantages of being served in a center of excellence with linguistically and culturally appropriate services that evaluate patients' cognitive functioning and inform and provide continuity of care, and (c) the benefits of a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to the care of the multimorbidity population.

Keywords: bilingualism; cognitive impairment; cultural competency; multimorbidity; neuropsychological assessment.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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