Stroke Cognitive Screening: Tests of the French Version of the Oxford Cognitive Screen

Bachir, Batoul
(2025)

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Supervisors
Edwards, Martin
Faculty
Faculté de psychologie, logopédie, sexologie et des sciences de la famille
Degree label
Master [120] en sciences psychologiques, à finalité spécialisée
Abstract
enAbstract Cognitive impairments are common after stroke, yet many brief cognitive screens were originally developed for dementia and may not capture stroke specific deficits. The Oxford Cognitive Screen (OCS) was created to address these limitations by targeting domains frequently affected in stroke. This study aimed to evaluate the French version of the OCS (OCS Fr) by comparing its normative performance to the original English version (OCS EN) and examining its relationship with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Forty neurologically healthy adults (aged 18–80 years) completed the OCS Fr and MoCA. OCS Fr performance aligned closely with OCS EN norms across multiple cognitive domains. Positive associations were observed between OCS Fr subtests and MoCA tasks assessing similar functions, supporting cross tool comparability. Findings indicate that the OCS Fr offers a culturally adapted, domain specific measure suitable for identifying stroke related impairments in French speaking populations. Its clinical adoption may facilitate earlier detection in stroke care.