Allen Cognitive Level Screen for the classification of subjects treated for addiction
Sammanfattning
Introduction The Cognitive Disabilities Model (CDM) is an occupational approach that can allow
the classification of the functional-cognitive abilities of persons with addictions. The objective
of the study was to explore the applicability of the ACLS-5 to assess a sample of persons
undergoing addiction-rehabilitation treatment. Methods A sample of 232 participants was
recruited from an outpatient treatment centre in Madrid (Spain). The ACLS-5, the Montreal
Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), and the Prefrontal Symptom Inventory (PSI) were administered.
Sociodemographic and addiction-related data were also obtained. Results Half of the sample
showed serious deficits in functional cognition, which ultimately could be related to problems in
their daily performance. Scores of ACLS-5 showed significant correlations with the severity of
addiction, with those obtained with the MoCA, and with attentional symptoms on the PSI scale.
Conclusions The data suggest the applicability of the ACLS-5 in assessing the degree of functional
cognition in subjects treated for addiction, providing evidence to support ecological validity
and facilitating the development of well-targeted cognitive rehabilitation programmes from an
occupational perspective. The use of occupational-based instruments to assess the functioning of
those with addictions is a requirement of occupational therapy professionals working in this general
area.