Neuropsychological functioning of homeless men. J Nerv Ment Dis 2004 Jul;192(7):471-8
Date
07/03/2004Pubmed ID
15232317DOI
10.1097/01.nmd.0000131962.30547.26Scopus ID
2-s2.0-3142702915 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 49 CitationsAbstract
Numerous biological and psychological factors associated with impaired neurological functioning have been identified as common among the homeless, but there has been relatively little systematic examination of the cognitive functioning of homeless people. This study explored the neuropsychological functioning of 90 homeless men. There was great variability in their test scores, but the presence of possible cognitive impairment was detected in 80% of the sample. Average general intellectual functioning and reading abilities were found to be relatively low, and the incidence of impairments in reading, new verbal learning, memory, and attention and concentration was high. These findings suggest that the homeless men in this study had considerable assessment and treatment needs that were not being met by most of the health and social services offered to them.
Author List
Solliday-McRoy C, Campbell TC, Melchert TP, Young TJ, Cisler RAAuthor
Ron Cisler PhD Professor in the Health Informatics & Administration, Public Health department at University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdultAttention
Cognition Disorders
Health Services Accessibility
Health Services Needs and Demand
Health Status
Humans
Incidence
Male
Memory
Mental Disorders
Middle Aged
Neuropsychological Tests
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Sex Factors
Social Work
Substance-Related Disorders
Verbal Learning
Wechsler Scales
Wisconsin
