A systematic approach to reduce cultural bias: An illustration from the adaptation of the Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination III for the Bengali speaking population in India

A systematic approach is vital for adapting neuropsychological tests developed and validated in the western, educated and English populations. However, rigorous and uniform methods are often not implemented during adaptation of neuropsychological tests and cognitive screening tools across different languages and cultures. This has serious clinical implications. The naming test from the Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination (ACE) III will be presented as an example to illustrate a systematic approach for selecting culturally appropriate and psychometrically reliable items for a literate Bengali speaking population in India.