Validation of Welsh language cognitive assessment tools (CATs): stage one

The primary aim of this research (stage one) is to identify the most frequently used Welsh language CAT in Wales. This information will be used to establish the requirements and set the foundation for subsequent stages of validation.
The primary objective of this research is to perform a desk-based review and engage with stakeholders to:
• determine the most frequently used CAT(s) in Wales during the study period (2021 to 2023)
• evaluate the psychometric properties of the CATs that have been translated into Welsh
• identify strategies for gathering high-quality normative data on the most frequently used, robust Welsh-language version(s) of CATs to ensure psychometric validation and facilitate reliable interpretation of assessments in clinical settings
The report is structured as follows:
• Section 2: methodology used for the desk-based review and consultation with
stakeholders
• Section 3: main findings
• Section 4: conclusions
• Section 5: recommendations for further validation work.