Diagnosing cognitive impairment in prisoners – a literature review

Grazia Catalano; Jonathan Mason; Claire Elise Brolan; Siobhan Loughnan; David Harley

doi:10.1108/JIDOB-01-2020-0002

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Diagnosing cognitive impairment in prisoners – a literature review

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Diagnosing cognitive impairment in prisoners – a literature review

Grazia Catalano, Jonathan Mason, Claire Elise Brolan, Siobhan Loughnan and David Harley

Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, Vol.11(4), pp.221-232

2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JIDOB-01-2020-0002

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Diagnostic assessment instruments

cognitive impairment

prisons

criminal justice system

disability

justice

UniSC Diversity Area - Disability and Inclusion

Purpose: This literature review identifies instruments for diagnostic assessment of cognitive impairment in prison populations. The purpose of this paper is to promote procedures for early screening and identification of cognitive impairment using instruments appropriate to prisons. Design/methodology/approach: A targeted literature review identified studies on screening and diagnostic assessment of adults in jails, prisons, police watch-houses (custody suites), rehabilitation facilities and forensic settings or community settings for offenders. Discriminant validity, suitability, reliability and feasibility of instruments in correctional and forensic settings are presented. Findings: From 135 peer-reviewed articles relating to diagnostic assessment of cognitive impairment, 15 instruments were considered appropriate for use in prison settings. Research limitations/implications: Selection of instruments for prison use considers suitability of the instrument(s) and clinical workforce capability. Cultural and gender validity of the instrument, its feasibility for use in the prison environment and cost and time to administer are also important. Using appropriate tools as part of a staged and targeted process in the screening and diagnosis of cognitive impairment is demonstrated by two case vignettes presented in this paper. As this was a desk review, the authors did not evaluate the instruments. Originality/value: Identification of instruments that are suitable for diagnosis of cognitive impairment in forensic populations informs the rehabilitation of offenders with cognitive impairment in prison and upon release to probation and parole.

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Title: Diagnosing cognitive impairment in prisoners – a literature review
Authors: Grazia Catalano (Author) - University of Queensland
Jonathan Mason (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Social Sciences - Legacy
Claire Elise Brolan (Author) - University of Queensland
Siobhan Loughnan (Author) - University of Queensland
David Harley (Author) - University of Queensland
Publication details: Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, Vol.11(4), pp.221-232
Publisher: Pier Professional Ltd.
Date published: 2020
DOI: 10.1108/JIDOB-01-2020-0002
ISSN: 2050-8832
Organisation Unit: School of Social Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99466008502621
Output Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration
Web Of Science research areas: Criminology & Penology