Validation study of the Chilean version of the Dynamic Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (DLOTCA)

Abstract Objective To validate the Chilean Spanish translation of tenth English version Dynamic Loewestein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment for use in population. Method The into was carried out, and then a pilot test out application instrument, which 40 adults were recruited with an average age 42.7 years, various brain damages made up 70% women 30% men. evaluate reliability Cronbach's Alpha calculated as measure Internal Consistency, applying 3 perspectives, "Item-Total Reliability", "Item-Domain "Domain-Total Reliability". feasibility, percentage items not answered by sample is identified, that identified cognitive tests understood. Results Item-Total yielded 0.953, translates excellent reliability. Item-Domain mostly between good, weak factors "time orientation" "visual perception". Domain-Total 0.810, good Finally, relation to participants 100% items, evidencing be accessible. Conclusion DLOTCA translated Spanish; it presents high reliability, allows obtaining results very low biases, becoming instrument can used pertinent way