[Catalan version of Barcelona Test's verbal subtests]

Area of Science:

• Neuropsychology
• Psycholinguistics
• Clinical Neuroscience

Context:

• The Barcelona Test is a widely used neuropsychological assessment tool.
• Bilingualism, particularly Catalan-Spanish, presents unique challenges in cognitive assessment.
• Existing neuropsychological instruments may require linguistic adaptation for diverse populations.

Purpose:

• To develop a Catalan version of the language subtests of the original Spanish Barcelona Test.
• To ensure linguistic equivalence and psychometric validity of the adapted test.
• To facilitate accurate neuropsychological assessment in Catalan-Spanish bilingual individuals.

Summary:

• The Catalan version of the Barcelona Test's language subtests was created by analyzing psycholinguistic variables and establishing linguistic correlations.
• Modifications were made to specific subtests due to the psycholinguistic features of the Catalan language, particularly its spelling ambiguities.
• The study details the rationale behind each modification, ensuring alignment with the original test's objectives and Catalan linguistic characteristics.

Impact:

• This adaptation advances the assessment of neurological patients with language dysfunctions.
• It provides a crucial tool for the appropriate evaluation of Spanish-Catalan bilingual patients.
• Enhances diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility of neuropsychological assessments in bilingual contexts.