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Xiong HL, Li ZX, Lu X, Lu YH, Zhong P. Impact of early refined nursing program on prognosis of middle-aged and elderly patients with cognitive dysfunction combined with cerebral infarction. World J Psychiatry 2024; 14:1034-1042. [DOI: 10.5498/wjp.v14.i7.1034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Cerebral infarction is a local or extensive necrosis of brain tissue. Subsequently, the corresponding neurological deficits appear. The incidence of cerebrovascular diseases in China is increasing gradually. After the onset of cerebrovascular disease, the most common sequelae include movement disorders, language disorders, and cognitive dysfunction.
AIM To investigate the effect of early refined nursing program on the prognosis of middle-aged and elderly patients with cerebral infarction combined with cognitive dysfunction.
METHODS A retrospective study was conducted to divide 60 patients with cerebral infarction and cognitive impairment into an experimental group (n = 32) and a control group (n = 28). The experimental group received early intensive care every day, and the control group received daily routine care. The scores of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and the Trail Making Test (TMT), as well as the latency and amplitude of the event-related potential P300, were used as main indicators to evaluate changes in cognitive function, and changes in BDNF, TGF-β, and GDNF expression were used as secondary indicators.
RESULTS Both groups experienced notable enhancements in MMSE scores, with the experimental group demonstrating higher scores than the control group (experimental: 28.75 ± 2.31; control: 25.84 ± 2.87). Moreover, reductions in TMT-A and TMT-B scores were observed in both groups (experimental: TMT-A 52.36 ± 6.18, TMT-B 98.47 ± 10.23; control: TMT-A 61.48 ± 7.92, TMT-B 112.63 ± 12.55), with the experimental group displaying lower scores. P300 Latency decreased (experimental: 270.63 ms ± 14.28 ms; control: 285.72 ms ± 16.45 ms), while amplitude increased (experimental: 7.82 μV ± 1.05 μV; control: 6.35 μV ± 0.98 μV) significantly in both groups, with superior outcomes in the experimental cohort. Additionally, the levels of the growth factors BDNF, TGF-β1, and GDNF surged (experimental: BDNF 48.37 ng/mL ± 5.62 ng/mL, TGF-β1 52.14 pg/mL ± 4.28 pg/mL, GDNF 34.76 ng/mL ± 3.89 ng/mL; control: BDNF 42.58 ng/mL ± 4.73 ng/mL, TGF-β1 46.23 pg/mL ± 3.94 pg/mL, GDNF 30.25 ng/mL ± 2.98 ng/mL) in both groups, with higher levels in the experimental group.
CONCLUSION For middle-aged and elderly patients with cerebral infarction and cognitive dysfunction, early refined nursing can significantly improve their cognitive function and prognosis.
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- Hui-Lian Xiong
- Ganzhou City Central Blood Station, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Ganzhou People's Hospital, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Ganzhou People's Hospital, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Ganzhou People's Hospital, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Ganzhou People's Hospital, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi Province, China
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Rowlands L, Salas C, Coetzer R, Buckland S, Turnbull OH. "We can all relate": patient experience of an emotion-oriented group intervention after Acquired Brain Injury. Front Psychol 2024; 15:1384080. [PMID: 38993336 PMCID: PMC11238635 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1384080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
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Introduction Group interventions are carried out routinely across neuropsychological rehabilitation services, to improve understanding of brain injury and aspects of impairment. Treatment provided in a group modality can bring additional perceived benefits, such as co-operative learning. However, there are very few studies which explore patient perceptions and experiences of such interventions. In the present study we investigated the experience of attending a group-based educational intervention for the consequences of acquired brain injury (ABI), which had a strong focus on emotion and emotion regulation. Methods Using qualitative semi-structured interviews (approximately 20 minutes), the study explores the lived experience of participating in the seven-session programme, the better to identify the perceived efficacy, salience and value of individual elements. Twenty participants with ABI took part in individual interviews, after completion of the group programme (the Brain Injury Solutions and Emotions Programme, BISEP). The study adopted a descriptive phenomenological philosophy, which focuses on lived experience to explore a phenomenon (i.e. the experience of BISEP). As regards methods, the study employed thematic analysis to cluster experiences into themes of meaning. Results Five themes were identified: (1) 'Long term consequences and psychological needs', which related to the persistent nature of direct consequences of injury and adjustment, and how these result in a need for interventions such as BISEP. (2) 'Positive experiences of participating in the programme', referred to participants' overall experience of the programme and valued elements within it. The remaining themes referred to the programme as (3) a social milieu; (4) a place to learn; and (5) a place to promote positive emotional experiences. Discussion Similar to previous studies, many people reported high acceptability and perceived value of the group programme, and its role in facilitating adjustment and understanding of injury. Of particular importance was the opportunity to socialise with people who "can all relate", in line with a growing emphasis on social rehabilitation. The findings especially highlight the relevance of emotion-focused group programmes for ABI, promoting emotion regulation, and practical tools that are delivered optimistically. Further implications for practice and future research include to focus on long term rehabilitation, a social milieu, and strategies to support adjustment.
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- Leanne Rowlands
- School of Psychology, Arden University, Coventry, United Kingdom
- Department of Psychology, Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom
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- Clinical Neuropsychology Unit, Centre for Human Neuroscience and Neuropsychology, Faculty of Psychology, Diego Portales University, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Psychology, Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom
- Brainkind, Sussex, United Kingdom
- Medicine, Health & Life Science Faculty, Swansea University, Swansea, United Kingdom
- North Wales Brain Injury Service, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom
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- School of Psychology, Arden University, Coventry, United Kingdom
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Anaki D, Devisheim H, Goldenberg R, Feuerestein R. Long-Term Effects of Intensive Rehabilitation on Memory Functions in Acquired Brain-Damaged Patients. Arch Clin Neuropsychol 2024:acae047. [PMID: 38916190 DOI: 10.1093/arclin/acae047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Memory difficulties after brain injury are a frequent and concerning outcome, affecting a wide range of daily activities, employment, and social reintegration. Despite the importance of functional memory capacities throughout life, most studies examined the short-term effects of memory interventions in brain-damaged patients who underwent a rehabilitation program. In the present study, we investigated the long-term outcomes and intensity of memory interventions in acquired (traumatic brain injury [TBI] and non-TBI) brain-damaged patients who participated in an intensive cognitive rehabilitation program and either suffered or did not suffer from memory impairments. METHOD We measured pre-post-treatment memory performance of patiients (N = 24) suffering from memory deficits in four common and validated memory tasks (e.g. ROCFT). We compared them to other acquired brain injury patients treated at the same rehabilitation facility who did not suffer from memory impairments (N = 16). RESULTS Patients with memory deficits showed long-term improvements in three out of four tasks, while patients without memory deficits showed memory enhancements in only one task. In addition, rehabilitation intensity and type of brain damage predicted the extent of the memory change over time. DISCUSSION Long-term improvements in objective memory measures can be observed in patients suffering from brain injury. These improvements can be enhanced by intensifying the treatment program. Findings also suggest that these memory improvements are more pronounced in non-TBI than TBI patients. We discuss the implications of these results in designing optimal memory rehabilitation interventions.
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- David Anaki
- Department of Psychology, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel
- The Leslie and Susan Gonda (Goldschmied) Multidisciplinary Brain, Research Center, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel
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- Feuerstein Institute, 47 Narkis St., PO Box 39040, Jerusalem 9139001, Israel
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- Feuerstein Institute, 47 Narkis St., PO Box 39040, Jerusalem 9139001, Israel
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- Feuerstein Institute, 47 Narkis St., PO Box 39040, Jerusalem 9139001, Israel
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Medenica V, Ivanovic L, Milosevic N. Applicability of artificial intelligence in neuropsychological rehabilitation of patients with brain injury. APPLIED NEUROPSYCHOLOGY. ADULT 2024:1-28. [PMID: 38912923 DOI: 10.1080/23279095.2024.2364229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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Neuropsychological rehabilitation plays a critical role in helping those recovering from brain injuries restore cognitive and functional abilities. Artificial Intelligence, with its potential, may revolutionize this field further; therefore, this article explores applications of AI for neuropsychological rehabilitation of patients suffering brain injuries. This study employs a systematic review methodology to comprehensively review existing literature regarding Artificial Intelligence use in neuropsychological rehabilitation for people with brain injuries. The systematic review follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A systematic search of electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, etc.) showed a total of 212 potentially relevant articles. After removing duplicates and screening titles and abstracts, 186 articles were selected for assessment. Following the assessment, 55 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in this systematic review. A thematic analysis approach is employed to analyze and synthesize the extracted data. Themes, patterns, and trends are identified across the included studies, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of the applicability of AI in neuropsychological rehabilitation for patients with brain injuries. The identified topics were: AI Applications in Diagnostics of Brain Injuries and their Neuropsychological Repercussions; AI in Personalization and Monitoring of Neuropsychological Rehabilitation for traumatic brain injury (TBI); Leveraging AI for Predicting and Optimizing Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Outcomes in TBI Patients. Based on the review, it was concluded that AI has the potential to enhance neuropsychological rehabilitation for patients with brain injuries. By leveraging AI techniques, personalized rehabilitation programs can be developed, treatment outcomes can be predicted, and interventions can be optimized.
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- Veselin Medenica
- Department of Occupational Therapy, The College of Human Development, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, The College of Human Development, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, The College of Human Development, Belgrade, Serbia
- Department of Speech Therapy, The College of Human Development, Belgrade, Serbia
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Sloane KL, Hamilton RH. Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation to Ameliorate Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment. Brain Sci 2024; 14:614. [PMID: 38928614 PMCID: PMC11202055 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci14060614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Post-stroke cognitive impairment is a common and disabling condition with few effective therapeutic options. After stroke, neural reorganization and other neuroplastic processes occur in response to ischemic injury, which can result in clinical improvement through spontaneous recovery. Neuromodulation through transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a promising intervention to augment underlying neuroplasticity in order to improve cognitive function. This form of neuromodulation leverages mechanisms of neuroplasticity post-stroke to optimize neural reorganization and improve function. In this review, we summarize the current state of cognitive neurorehabilitation post-stroke, the practical features of tDCS, its uses in stroke-related cognitive impairment across cognitive domains, and special considerations for the use of tDCS in the post-stroke patient population.
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- Kelly L. Sloane
- Department of Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Miyahara T, Nakajima Y, Naya A, Shimizu D, Tanemura R. Cognitive and self-regulation skills for employment among people with brain injury: A comparison of employed and non-employed people using mixed analysis. Work 2024:WOR230342. [PMID: 38759084 DOI: 10.3233/wor-230342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Employment for people with brain injuries is challenging, and identifying the factors that can be improved by rehabilitation and establishing appropriate intervention methods are imperative. OBJECTIVE To examine whether differences in cognitive functions and self-regulation skills exist between employed and non-employed people with brain injuries. In addition, we explored the self-regulation skills characteristic of employed people by qualitatively comparing them to those of non-employed people. METHODS Using a mixed research method, demographic data, neuropsychological tests, self-efficacy, and self-regulation skills were compared between 38 people with brain injuries (16 employed and 22 unemployed) in the community. Subsequently, self-regulation skills were assessed by the Self-Regulation Skills Interview (SRSI), and participants' responses were qualitatively compared. RESULTS No significant differences were observed in demographic data and neuropsychological tests, but employed people showed significantly better SRSI scores than unemployed people (p < 0.01). The qualitative analysis of the SRSI showed that employed people recognised themselves as having more specific symptoms than unemployed people. For example, they recognised the behaviour 'when having more than one errand, forgetting it', whereas non-employed people only recognised the category 'failure of prospective memory'. Furthermore, employed people reviewed their behaviour and developed ingenious coping strategies, such as 'looking back on appointments that have been made', 'writing down as soon as having a schedule', whereas unemployed people only exhibited categories such as 'writing schedules on the cell phone'. CONCLUSIONS Self-regulation skills, such as recognising specific symptoms and developing relevant coping strategies, are effective for gaining employment.
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- Tomoko Miyahara
- Department of Rehabilitation, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
- Community Activity Support Center, Takarazuka, Japan
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- Department of Health Sciences, Fukui University of Medical Sciences, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Hyogo Medical University, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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Plzáková V, Mana J, Růžička E, Nikolai T. Efficacy of non-computerized cognitive rehabilitation in Parkinson's disease: A one year follow up study. APPLIED NEUROPSYCHOLOGY. ADULT 2024:1-12. [PMID: 38710156 DOI: 10.1080/23279095.2024.2341808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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In this study, we explored the effect of non-computerized cognitive rehabilitation in patients with Parkinson's disease in comparison with an intervention with elements of music therapy after the completion of a three-month program and one year after the end of the intervention. After the initial neuropsychological examination, the respondents were divided into two intervention groups. The experimental group (n = 26) underwent a twelve-week program of cognitive rehabilitation at a frequency of 60 minutes once a week. The control group (n = 27) underwent an intervention program with elements of music therapy at the same frequency. Respondents who underwent the cognitive rehabilitation program improved in the delayed recall from visual memory in the follow-up examination after the end of the cognitive intervention. One year after the end, the effect of cognitive rehabilitation persisted in delayed recall from visual memory and in executive mental flexibility. Cognitive rehabilitation is an effective approach to compensate for cognitive deficits in P D, but other approaches to cognitive stimulation may be equally effective.
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- Vladimíra Plzáková
- Department of Neurology and Centre of Clinical Neuroscience, First Faculty of Medicine and General University Hospital in Prague, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
- Institute of Neuropsychiatric Care, Prague, Czech Republic
- Rehabilitation Hospital Beroun, Beroun, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurology and Centre of Clinical Neuroscience, First Faculty of Medicine and General University Hospital in Prague, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurology and Centre of Clinical Neuroscience, First Faculty of Medicine and General University Hospital in Prague, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurology and Centre of Clinical Neuroscience, First Faculty of Medicine and General University Hospital in Prague, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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Kanser RJ, Rapport LJ, Hanks RA, Patrick SD. Time and money: Exploring enhancements to performance validity research designs. APPLIED NEUROPSYCHOLOGY. ADULT 2024; 31:256-263. [PMID: 34932422 DOI: 10.1080/23279095.2021.2019740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The study examined the effect of preparation time and financial incentives on healthy adults' ability to simulate traumatic brain injury (TBI) during neuropsychological evaluation. METHOD A retrospective comparison of two TBI simulator group designs: a traditional design employing a single-session of standard coaching immediately before participation (SIM-SC; n = 46) and a novel design that provided financial incentive and preparation time (SIM-IP; n = 49). Both groups completed an ecologically valid neuropsychological test battery that included widely-used cognitive tests and five common performance validity tests (PVTs). RESULTS Compared to SIM-SC, SIM-IP performed significantly worse and had higher rates of impairment on tests of processing speed and executive functioning (Trails A and B). SIM-IP were more likely than SIM-SC to avoid detection on one of the PVTs and performed somewhat better on three of the PVTs, but the effects were small and non-significant. SIM-IP did not demonstrate significantly higher rates of successful simulation (i.e., performing impaired on cognitive tests with <2 PVT failures). Overall, the rate of the successful simulation was ∼40% with a liberal criterion, requiring cognitive impairment defined as performance >1 SD below the normative mean. At a more rigorous criterion defining impairment (>1.5 SD below the normative mean), successful simulation approached 35%. CONCLUSIONS Incentive and preparation time appear to add limited incremental effect over traditional, single-session coaching analog studies of TBI simulation. Moreover, these design modifications did not translate to meaningfully higher rates of successful simulation and avoidance of detection by PVTs.
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- Robert J Kanser
- Department of Psychology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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Cassinat J, Nygaard J, Hoggard C, Hoffmann M. Predictors of mortality and rehabilitation location in adults with prolonged coma following traumatic brain injury. PM R 2024. [PMID: 38656699 DOI: 10.1002/pmrj.13177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability, often resulting in prolonged coma and disordered consciousness. There are currently gaps in understanding the factors affecting rehabilitation location and outcome after TBI. OBJECTIVE To identify the impact of demographics, comorbidities, and complications on discharge disposition in adults with prolonged coma following TBI. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING Tertiary care hospitals and trauma centers in the United States. PARTICIPANTS Patients 18 years of age or older with TBI and prolonged coma during the years 2008 to 2015. INTERVENTION Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Demographics, clinical injury data, comorbidities, and complications were collected, and odds ratios (ORs) and descriptive analysis were calculated for mortality, long-term rehabilitation, and home discharge without services. RESULTS A total of 6929 patients with TBI and prolonged coma were included in the final analysis; 3318 (47.9%) were discharged to rehabilitation facilities, 1859 (26.8%) died, and 1752 (25.3%) were discharged home. Older patients and those with higher injury severity scores had significantly higher ORs for mortality and rehab discharge. A total of 58.3% of patients presented with at least one comorbidity. Non-White ethnicities and self-pay/uninsured patients were significantly less likely to be discharged to a rehab facility. Furthermore, comorbidities including congestive heart failure (CHF) and diabetes were associated with a significantly increased OR for mortality and rehab discharge compared to home discharge without services. CONCLUSIONS Comorbidities, age, and injury severity were the most significant risk factors for increased mortality and acute rehab discharge. Maximizing the treatment of comorbidities including CHF and diabetes has the potential to decrease mortality and adverse outcomes following TBI with prolonged coma.
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- Joshua Cassinat
- University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, Florida, USA
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- University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, Florida, USA
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- University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, Florida, USA
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- University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, Florida, USA
- Neurology Section, Orlando VA Medical Center, Orlando, Florida, USA
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Joosub N, Kruger G, Basson P. A neuropsychological rehabilitation service delivery model for South African adults with acquired brain injury (RSDM-SA). FRONTIERS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES 2024; 4:1175963. [PMID: 38681901 PMCID: PMC11045952 DOI: 10.3389/fresc.2023.1175963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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In low- and- middle- income countries (LMICs) such as South Africa, a high number of Acquired Brain Injuries (ABIs) and a lack of accessibility to healthcare lead to many survivors of brain injury not receiving the level of healthcare and rehabilitation required. Further, in LMICs life-saving or acute care is prioritized with an inadequate focus on the lifelong effects of ABI. This study used Program Theory to develop a Rehabilitation Service Delivery Model for South African Adults with Acquired Brain Injury (RSDM-SA) that caters for the unique nuances of a resource-constrained and culturally diverse context. The RSDM-SA has four interdependent levels, namely (i) Integration of Relevant Aspects of Explanatory Frameworks (ii) South African Contextual Influences on the Model (iii) Systemic Role players Necessary for the Model and (iv) Evidence-Based Guidelines in a Holistic Rehabilitation Process. The Model is a valuable resource in guiding future research endeavors and its contribution lies in the Model's focus on quality, accessibility, relevance, and efficiency, all of which are needed in healthcare internationally.
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- Noorjehan Joosub
- Department of Psychology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Kim WC, Jeong YJ, Jeong YG, Lee KH. Computer-Assisted Rehabilitation Shows Greater Efficacy Than Traditional in Visuospatial Skills and Cognition in Neglect Patients. J Mot Behav 2024:1-8. [PMID: 38569590 DOI: 10.1080/00222895.2024.2336520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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This study is crucial for improving unilateral spatial neglect (USN) treatments, focusing on comparing the effectiveness of computer-assisted cognitive rehabilitation (CACR) against conventional rehabilitation (CR) methods. It aimed to address a significant research gap and improve patient outcomes by evaluating the impact of CACR versus CR on visuospatial perception, visual field and attention, and visual memory in patients with USN. This study was a randomized controlled trial. Forty-five consecutive patients with USN from a university rehabilitation center were divided into two groups: 22 patients received CACR with Rehacom software, focusing on saccadic eye movement, visual field, and visual-motor coordination, while 23 underwent CR that combined hemispheric activation approach, mental imagery training, and vibration therapy. Assessments included the Motor-Free Visual Perception Test (MVPT), Line Bisection Test (LBT), Visual Span Test (VST), and Visual Recognition Test (VRT). The study employed ANCOVA and effect size calculations to evaluate the effectiveness of CACR compared to CR in treating patients with USN. Results indicated that CACR significantly outperformed CR in improving visuospatial perception, visual field, attention, and memory, showcasing its effectiveness in treating USN. These findings demonstrate the superiority of CACR over CR, particularly in enhancing visual memory and attention, as evidenced by the large effect size in VRT and moderate effects in LBT and VST. This suggests CACR's potential as a more effective approach for rehabilitation in patients with USN due to brain injuries.
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- Won-Cheol Kim
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hanyang University Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hanyang University Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Yeoju Institute of Technology, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hanyang University Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Abdelgadir J, Gelman J, Dutko L, Mehta V, Friedman A, Zomorodi A. Cognitive outcomes following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: Rehabilitation strategies. World Neurosurg X 2024; 22:100341. [PMID: 38450248 PMCID: PMC10914592 DOI: 10.1016/j.wnsx.2024.100341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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Despite decreases in mortality rate, the treatment of cognitive deficits following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) remains a serious challenge for clinicians and survivors alike. Deficits in executive function, language, and memory prevent more than half of survivors from returning to their previous level of work and put a tremendous amount of stress on the individual and their family. New therapies are needed for survivors of aSAH in order to improve cognitive outcomes and quality of life. The aim of this review is to discuss the prevalence and contributing factors of cognitive deficits following aSAH, as well as areas for therapeutic intervention. Due to the limited research on cognitive rehabilitative strategies for aSAH, a literature search of traumatic brain injury (TBI) was used to explore therapies with the potential to improve cognitive outcomes in aSAH. Across cognitive domains, existing rehabilitative and pharmacotherapeutic strategies for TBI show promise to be useful for survivors of aSAH. However, further study of these therapies in addition to consistent assessment of cognitive deficits are required to determine their efficacy in survivors of aSAH.
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- Jihad Abdelgadir
- Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Duke Speech Pathology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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Shen J, Wang Y, Quinn S, Suskauer SJ, Birch J, Busch T, Svingos A, Crawfis R, Yeates KO, Taylor HG. Efficacy of a virtual reality-based cognitive interactive training program for children with traumatic brain injuries: study protocol for a parallel-group randomized controlled trial. Trials 2024; 25:185. [PMID: 38481293 PMCID: PMC10935958 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-024-08049-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of disability in children. Cognitive rehabilitation for this population is critical for their long-term health outcomes. This trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of a virtual reality-based program (VICT) for training executive functions in children with TBI. METHODS A parallel group randomized controlled trial will be conducted among up to 32 children with TBI. Children in the intervention group will receive the VICT training while children in the control group will play a comparable VR game without executive function training. Each participant will be assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and 1-month follow-up. Outcomes will include core executive functions, attention, and health-related quality of life measured by computerized tasks or standardized questionnaires. DISCUSSION Cognitive rehabilitation is among the top healthcare needs for pediatric TBI patients. Virtual reality-based training is promising due to its versatile content, flexibility, and potential cost savings for both patients and providers. Findings of this trial will provide data on the efficacy of the VICT program on core executive functions, attention problems, and health-related quality of life and serve as the empirical foundation for future larger multi-site effectiveness trials. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04526639 . Registered on August 18, 2020.
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- Jiabin Shen
- Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, USA
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- Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, USA
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- Kennedy Krieger Institute and Departments of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
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- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, USA
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- Brain Injury Clinical Research Center, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Departments of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
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- Brain Injury Clinical Research Center, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Departments of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
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- Department of Computer Science & Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA
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- Abigail Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA
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Mazo G, Pantaléo S, van der Oord A, Picq JL, Hertz-Pannier L, Brunet E, Azouvi P, Vallat-Azouvi C. Rehabilitation of working memory after acquired brain injury and multiple sclerosis: A systematic review. Neuropsychol Rehabil 2024:1-39. [PMID: 38430123 DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2024.2319909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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The objective is to study the effectiveness of working memory (WM) rehabilitation after Acquired brain injury (ABI) and multiple sclerosis (MS). A systematic database search of published studies, following PRISMA recommendations, with assessment of methodological quality and risk of bias, was conducted. The results were analysed according to the rehabilitation method used. 31 studies (including 14 class I) were included, and 11 different training programs were identified. Despite great variability in training methodology and outcome measures, the results were positive overall. However, only three rehabilitation programs showed a transfer effect to WM (near) and daily life with long-term maintenance. The results were more variable for protocols limited to the use of computerized n-back training tasks. Overall, the current evidence supports multi-task WM training rather than single-task-limited program. It also supports early and long duration training, with some therapist support. However, it is not possible, to date, to make strong recommendations regarding the rehabilitation program to be used preferentially. Although results are encouraging, level of evidence remains modest, particularly regarding the maintenance of the therapeutic effect after the end of training, and the transfer to everyday life skills. The influence of rehabilitation parameters (training duration, therapist involvement … ) remains difficult to assess.
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- Guillaume Mazo
- DysCo Laboratory, Paris 8 Saint-Denis University, Paris, France
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- DysCo Laboratory, Paris 8 Saint-Denis University, Paris, France
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- UNIACT/Neurospin/Joliot/CEA-SACLAY and U1141 NeuroDiderot, Inserm, Paris University, Paris, France
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- Team DevPsy, UVSQ, Inserm, CESP, UMR 1018, Paris-Saclay University, Villejuif, France
- Hospital Mignot-Versailles, Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt, France
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- AP-HP, GHU Paris-Saclay, Raymond. Poincaré Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Garches, France
- Team DevPsy, UVSQ, Inserm, CESP, UMR 1018, Paris-Saclay University, Villejuif, France
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- DysCo Laboratory, Paris 8 Saint-Denis University, Paris, France
- Antenne UEROS-UGECAMIDF, Raymond Poincaré Hospital, Garches, France
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Bhattacharya M, Kashyap H, Reddy YJ. Cognitive Training in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Systematic Review. Indian J Psychol Med 2024; 46:110-118. [PMID: 38725718 PMCID: PMC11076946 DOI: 10.1177/02537176231207781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Background Cognitive training (CT) for illness-linked neuropsychological deficits has been attempted in psychiatric disorders and, more recently, in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, studies are few and far between, with a limited understanding of factors contributing to efficacy. This article aims to provide a comprehensive critical review of studies employing CT in OCD. Methods This systematic review follows the Preferred Reporting of Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses Protocols. Empirical studies that used any form of CT/remediation in individuals with OCD were included. Results Eight articles met the criteria for inclusion, of which five were randomized controlled trials, two were case series, and one was an open-label trial. The studies have predominantly demonstrated improved trained cognitive functions, with only two showing generalization to untrained domains like clinical symptoms and socio-occupational functioning. Conclusion There are few controlled trials of CT in OCD, which limits conclusions of efficacy. Given the sparse research in the area, the review summarizes the current status of research and examines important methodological considerations that may inform future studies.
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- Mahashweta Bhattacharya
- Dept. of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Clinic, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India
- Accelerator Program for Discovery in Brain Disorders using Stem cells (ADBS), Government of India
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- Dept. of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Clinic, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India
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- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Clinic, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India
- Accelerator Program for Discovery in Brain Disorders using Stem cells (ADBS), Government of India
- Dept. of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Boone AE, Perry C, Henderson WL. Addressing Participation in Adults With Postconcussive Symptoms Using Cognitive Strategy Training: A Feasibility Trial. Am J Occup Ther 2024; 78:7802180080. [PMID: 38376251 DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2024.050396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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IMPORTANCE Some people experience persistent symptoms after a concussion that greatly affect occupational performance. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effect of metacognitive strategy training in a sample of adults with postconcussive symptoms. DESIGN Single-group, prospective design. SETTING University research laboratory. PARTICIPANTS Adults with persistent concussive symptoms affecting function (N = 14). INTERVENTION Ten 45-min sessions of a metacognitive strategy training intervention, Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP). OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Assessed feasibility outcomes included recruitment, retention, and adherence rates, and intervention acceptability was evaluated with the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-8. The preliminary effect was measured on occupational performance (Canadian Occupational Performance Measure), concussive symptoms (Neurobehavioral Symptom Inventory), sleep (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory), vision (College of Optometrists in Vision Development-Quality of Life Outcomes Assessment), and cognition outcomes (Dysexecutive Questionnaire, Weekly Calendar Planning Activity, and National Institutes of Health Toolbox Cognition Battery). RESULTS Acceptable recruitment (32%), retention (93%), and adherence rates (100%) were observed, along with a high level of acceptability to participants. Large intervention effects were present for occupational performance, general concussive symptoms, and cognitive functioning. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Findings suggest that the CO-OP is feasible to administer for adults with postconcussive symptoms and perceived as suitable for the needs of this population. Feasibility findings, coupled with improvements in occupational performance outcomes, provide the foundation for a future larger scale trial. Plain-Language Summary: The Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance intervention is practical to use to address the functional impact of persistent concussive symptoms in adults. Further research is needed to evaluate the efficacy of the CO-OP intervention with this population.
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- Anna E Boone
- Anna E. Boone, PhD, MSOT, OTR/L, is Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Missouri, Columbia;
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- Casey Perry, BHS, is Research Assistant, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Missouri, Columbia
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- Whitney L. Henderson, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, is Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Missouri, Columbia
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van der Feen FE, de Haan GA, van der Lijn I, Heersema DJ, Meilof JF, Heutink J. Neurovisual rehabilitation in multiple sclerosis: Why a close integration of low-vision rehabilitation and neuropsychological rehabilitation may be effective for visual complaints. Clin Rehabil 2024; 38:393-402. [PMID: 37921016 PMCID: PMC10829419 DOI: 10.1177/02692155231210968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The quality of life of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) is often affected by visual complaints. A previous study suggested that visual complaints are not likely to be related to specific visual functions, but by a global decline of cognitive and visual functioning. In this study, we further explore this hypothesis, by investigating the relation between visual functions and global cognitive functioning, aiming to provide recommendations for rehabilitation for visual complaints. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING A rehabilitation centre for partially sighted and blind people and a MS centre at a university hospital. PARTICIPANTS 102 people with MS. MAIN MEASURE Correlations between assessments of visual functions (acuity, contrast sensitivity, visual field, smooth pursuit and saccades) and composite scores of a neuropsychological assessment (tests with a visual component and without a visual component). RESULTS All composite scores correlated with visual acuity, contrast sensitivity and the sensitivity of the monocular field, but not with smooth pursuit and saccades. Similar patterns were found in various subgroups. Results showed that visual functions that related to visual complaints correlated with a diffuse decline of global cognitive functioning and that visual and cognitive functioning may decline concurrently in people with MS. CONCLUSIONS Visual complaints may occur as a result of a diffuse decline of the integrity of a cerebral network involved in vision and cognition. People with MS with visual complaints may benefit from neurovisual rehabilitation, in which low-vision rehabilitation and neuropsychological rehabilitation are closely intertwined.
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- FE van der Feen
- Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Royal Dutch Visio, Centre of Expertise for Blind and Partially Sighted People, Huizen, The Netherlands
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- Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Royal Dutch Visio, Centre of Expertise for Blind and Partially Sighted People, Huizen, The Netherlands
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- Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Royal Dutch Visio, Centre of Expertise for Blind and Partially Sighted People, Huizen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- MS Centrum Noord Nederland, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- MS Centrum Noord Nederland, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Department of Neurology, Martini Hospital Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Royal Dutch Visio, Centre of Expertise for Blind and Partially Sighted People, Huizen, The Netherlands
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Naamanka E, Salakka I, Parkkila M, Hotti J, Poutiainen E. Effectiveness of teleneuropsychological rehabilitation: Systematic review of randomized controlled trials. J Int Neuropsychol Soc 2024; 30:295-312. [PMID: 37746802 DOI: 10.1017/s1355617723000565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The effectiveness of neuropsychological rehabilitation is supported by the evidence found in previous reviews, but there is a lack of research regarding the effectiveness of remotely conducted neuropsychological rehabilitation. This review aimed to identify and evaluate the results of studies investigating the effectiveness of teleneuropsychological rehabilitation. METHODS Relevant articles were extracted from electronic databases and filtered to include studies published in 2016 or later to focus on recent practices. Data were synthesized narratively. RESULTS A total of 14 randomized controlled studies were included in the synthesis (9 for children/adolescents, 5 for adults). The most common type of intervention was computerized cognitive training with regular remote contact with the therapist (seven studies). Regarding children and adolescents, the evidence for the effectiveness was found only for these types of interventions with improvements in cognitive outcomes. The results regarding the family-centered interventions were mixed with improvements only found in psychosocial outcomes. No support was found for the effectiveness of interventions combining cognitive and motor training. Regarding adults, all included studies offered support for the effectiveness, at least to some extent. There were improvements particularly in trained cognitive functions. Long-term effects of the interventions with generalization to global functioning remained somewhat unclear. CONCLUSION Remote interventions focused on computerized cognitive training are promising methods within teleneuropsychological rehabilitation. However, their impact on long-term meaningful, everyday functioning remained unclear. More research is needed to reliably assess the effectiveness of teleneuropsychological interventions, especially with more comprehensive approaches.
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- Rehabilitation Foundation, Helsinki, Finland
- Cognitive Brain Research Unit, Department of Psychology and Logopedics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Rehabilitation Foundation, Helsinki, Finland
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Estelle MCP, Voelbel GT. The effect of processing speed on verbal and visual memory of adults with a chronic acquired brain injury. Brain Inj 2024; 38:170-176. [PMID: 38287215 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2024.2309250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Memory problems are among the most frequently reported cognitive complaints by individuals with an acquired brain injury (ABI). Processing speed and working memory deficits are often the result of ABI. These cognitive deficits significantly impact the acquisition and retention of information necessary for memory formation. This study investigated the influence of processing speed and working memory on immediate and delayed recall for verbal and visual memory, as well as overall memory recall in adults living with a chronic ABI. METHODS Sixty-three participants living with a chronic ABI, who were at least one-year post-injury, were cognitively assessed with the CNS-Vital Signs (CNS-VS) computerized cognitive battery and Wechsler Test of Adult Reading. RESULTS The CNS-VS Processing Speed significantly predicted delayed recall for verbal memory and overall memory performance. The CNS-VS Working Memory was not a significant predictor of memory recall. CONCLUSIONS Processing speed deficits negatively impact memory in individuals with a chronic ABI. These findings suggest the memory recall of adults with a chronic ABI is associated with poor processing speed and poor acquisition of information. Therefore, cognitive rehabilitation that improves processing speed should be the focus for individuals with ABI to improve memory performance as well as impaired processing speed.
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, New York University, New York, New York, USA
- Center of Health and Rehabilitation Research, New York University, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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Berlijn AM, Huvermann DM, Schneider S, Bellebaum C, Timmann D, Minnerop M, Peterburs J. The Role of the Human Cerebellum for Learning from and Processing of External Feedback in Non-Motor Learning: A Systematic Review. CEREBELLUM (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2024:10.1007/s12311-024-01669-y. [PMID: 38379034 DOI: 10.1007/s12311-024-01669-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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This review aimed to systematically identify and comprehensively review the role of the cerebellum in performance monitoring, focusing on learning from and on processing of external feedback in non-motor learning. While 1078 articles were screened for eligibility, ultimately 36 studies were included in which external feedback was delivered in cognitive tasks and which referenced the cerebellum. These included studies in patient populations with cerebellar damage and studies in healthy subjects applying neuroimaging. Learning performance in patients with different cerebellar diseases was heterogeneous, with only about half of all patients showing alterations. One patient study using EEG demonstrated that damage to the cerebellum was associated with altered neural processing of external feedback. Studies assessing brain activity with task-based fMRI or PET and one resting-state functional imaging study that investigated connectivity changes following feedback-based learning in healthy participants revealed involvement particularly of lateral and posterior cerebellar regions in processing of and learning from external feedback. Cerebellar involvement was found at different stages, e.g., during feedback anticipation and following the onset of the feedback stimuli, substantiating the cerebellum's relevance for different aspects of performance monitoring such as feedback prediction. Future research will need to further elucidate precisely how, where, and when the cerebellum modulates the prediction and processing of external feedback information, which cerebellar subregions are particularly relevant, and to what extent cerebellar diseases alter these processes.
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- Adam M Berlijn
- Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany.
- Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Medical Psychology, Medical Faculty & University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany.
- Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-1), Research Centre Jülich, Jülich, Germany.
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- Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Department of Neurology and Center for Translational and Behavioral Neurosciences (C-TNBS), Essen University Hospital, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Neurology and Center for Translational and Behavioral Neurosciences (C-TNBS), Essen University Hospital, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Medical Psychology, Medical Faculty & University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Department of Neurology, Center for Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation, Medical Faculty & Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-1), Research Centre Jülich, Jülich, Germany
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- Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Institute of Systems Medicine and Department of Human Medicine, MSH Medical School Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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Yan M, Liu J, Guo Y, Hou Q, Song J, Wang X, Yu W, Lü Y. Comparative efficacy of non-invasive brain stimulation for post-stroke cognitive impairment: a network meta-analysis. Aging Clin Exp Res 2024; 36:37. [PMID: 38345751 PMCID: PMC10861650 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-023-02662-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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BACKGROUND Non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) is a burgeoning approach with the potential to significantly enhance cognition and functional abilities in individuals who have undergone a stroke. However, the current evidence lacks robust comparisons and rankings of various NIBS methods concerning the specific stimulation sites and parameters used. To address this knowledge gap, this systematic review and meta-analysis seek to offer conclusive evidence on the efficacy and safety of NIBS in treating post-stroke cognitive impairment. METHODS A systematic review of randomized control trials (RCT) was performed using Bayesian network meta-analysis. We searched RCT in the following databases until June 2022: Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), PUBMED, and EMBASE. We compared any active NIBS to control in terms of improving cognition function and activities of daily living (ADL) capacity following stroke. RESULTS After reviewing 1577 retrieved citations, a total of 26 RCTs were included. High-frequency (HF)-repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) (mean difference 2.25 [95% credible interval 0.77, 3.66]) was identified as a recommended approach for alleviating the global severity of cognition. Dual-rTMS (27.61 [25.66, 29.57]) emerged as a favorable technique for enhancing ADL function. In terms of stimulation targets, the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex exhibited a higher ranking in relation to the global severity of cognition. CONCLUSIONS Among various NIBS techniques, HF-rTMS stands out as the most promising intervention for enhancing cognitive function. Meanwhile, Dual-rTMS is highly recommended for improving ADL capacity.
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- Mengyu Yan
- Department of Geriatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Youyi Road, Yu Zhong District, , Chongqing, 400016, China
- Institute of Neuroscience, Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Yixuayuan Road, Yu Zhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Youyi Road, Yu Zhong District, , Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Yixuayuan Road, Yu Zhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Youyi Road, Yu Zhong District, , Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Yixuayuan Road, Yu Zhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Youyi Road, Yu Zhong District, , Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Yixuayuan Road, Yu Zhong District, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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- Department of Geriatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Youyi Road, Yu Zhong District, , Chongqing, 400016, China.
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Alashram AR. Compensatory cognitive training for people with traumatic brain injury: A systematic review of randomized controlled trial. APPLIED NEUROPSYCHOLOGY. ADULT 2024:1-9. [PMID: 38285433 DOI: 10.1080/23279095.2024.2306133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Cognitive impairments are a common consequence in people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Compensatory cognitive training is a therapeutic strategy that offers alternative methods to manage cognitive deficits. This systematic review aims to examine the effects of compensatory cognitive training on cognitive function in people with TBI. We searched PubMed, SCOPUS, MEDLINE, PEDro, Web of Science, REHABDATA, and EMBASE from inception until October 2023. The Cochrane Collaboration tool was used to assess the methodological quality of the selected studies. Of 318 articles, eight studies (n = 615), with 8% of participants being females, were included in this review. Four studies were classified as having 'high' quality according to the Cochrane Collaboration tool, while four were categorized as 'moderate' quality. There were variations in treatment protocols and outcome measures, resulting in heterogeneous findings. The effects of compensatory cognitive training on cognitive outcomes showed inconsistency. In conclusion, the evidence for the effects of compensatory cognitive training on cognition in people with TBI is promising. Further trials are needed to investigate the effects of compensatory cognitive training on various cognitive domains in people with TBI.
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- Anas R Alashram
- Department of Physiotherapy, Middle East University, Amman, Jordan
- Applied Science Research Center, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
- Department of Human Sciences and Promotion of the Quality of Life, San Raffaele Roma Open University, Rome, Italy
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Ragsdale KA, Nichols AA, Mehta M, Maples-Keller JL, Yasinski CW, Hyatt CS, Watkins LE, Loucks LA, Carbone E, Rauch SAM, Rothbaum BO. Comorbid treatment of traumatic brain injury and mental health disorders. NeuroRehabilitation 2024:NRE230235. [PMID: 38277308 DOI: 10.3233/nre-230235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND The Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP) is a multidisciplinary intensive outpatient treatment program for post-9/11 veterans and service members with invisible wounds, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), substance use disorders (SUD), and other anxiety- and depression-related disorders. OBJECTIVE This article reviews the EHVP. METHODS The different treatment tracks that provide integrated and comprehensive treatment are highlighted along with a review of the standard, adjunctive, and auxiliary services that complement individualized treatment plans. RESULTS This review particularly emphasizes the adjunctive neurorehabilitation service offered to veterans and service members with a TBI history and the EVHP data that indicate large reductions in PTSD and depression symptoms across treatment tracks that are maintained across 12 months follow up. Finally, there is a discussion of possible suboptimal treatment response and the pilot programs related to different treatment augmentation strategies being deploying to ensure optimal treatment response for all. CONCLUSION Published data indicate that the two-week intensive outpatient program is an effective treatment program for a variety of complex presentations of PTSD, TBI, SUD, and other anxiety- and depression-related disorders in veterans and active duty service members.
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- Katie A Ragsdale
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center, Decatur, GA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Markovic G, Bartfai A, Schult ML, Ekholm J. Rehabilitation with intensive attention training early after acquired brain injury promotes better long-term status on health-related quality of life, daily activities, work ability and return to work. J Rehabil Med 2024; 56:jrm5308. [PMID: 38214119 PMCID: PMC10802788 DOI: 10.2340/jrm.v56.5308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To describe long-term effects on activity, participation, and quality of life (i) at different post-injury starting time points of attention training and (ii) of two different types of rehabilitation with attention training in patients after stroke or traumatic brain injury; and to describe their functioning level. DESIGN 2 years after rehabilitation intervention, comparisons were made in one cohort receiving attention training subacute (< 4 months) or post-acute (4-12 months) and in one cohort with two different training methods, a process-based and an activity-based method respectively. PATIENTS 100 patients were recruited from our earlier RCT study. They had mild to moderate stroke or traumatic brain injury with relatively limited symptomatology, and all had moderate to severe attention impairment. METHODS A questionnaire-based interview: EuroQol 5 dimensions, Occupational Gaps Questionnaire, Work Ability Index, self-assessed work status, self-reported employment conditions, sick leave, and experienced cognitive limitations in work performance. RESULTS An advantage for patients receiving subacute attention training regarding daily activities, work ability and returning to work. CONCLUSION The results indicate that subacute rehabilitation with attention training (< 4 months) is preferable compared to post-acute intervention (4-12 months). There were only minor differences between the training methods.
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- Gabriela Markovic
- aKarolinska Institutet, Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden; Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, Danderyd University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Karolinska Institutet, Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden; Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, Danderyd University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Karolinska Institutet, Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden; Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, Danderyd University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Karolinska Institutet, Danderyd University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Mitchell JT, Covington NV, Morrow E, de Riesthal M, Duff MC. Memory and Traumatic Brain Injury: Assessment and Management Practices of Speech-Language Pathologists. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2024; 33:279-306. [PMID: 38032245 PMCID: PMC10950318 DOI: 10.1044/2023_ajslp-23-00231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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PURPOSE Memory impairments are among the most commonly reported deficits and among the most frequent rehabilitation targets for individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Memory and learning are also critical for rehabilitation success and broader long-term outcomes. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play a central role in memory management for individuals with TBI across the continuum of care. Yet, little is known about the current practice patterns of SLPs for post-TBI memory disorders. This study aims to examine the clinical management of memory disorders in adults with TBI by SLPs and identify opportunities to improve post-TBI memory outcomes. METHOD SLPs from across the continuum of care were recruited to complete an online survey. The survey assessed key practice areas specific to memory and memory disorders post-TBI, including education and training, knowledge and confidence, and assessment and treatment patterns. RESULTS Surveys from 155 SLPs were analyzed. Results revealed that TBI-specific training remains low in the field. Respondents varied in their practice patterns in assessing and treating memory disorders. Most SLPs do not appear to have access to appropriate standardized assessments to measure unique forms of memory. Respondents also reported a range of barriers and opportunities to advance memory outcomes following TBI and provided suggestions of areas in which they would like to see more basic and clinical research. CONCLUSIONS These findings establish a baseline of the current practices for clinical management of memory impairment in adults with TBI by SLPs. Improved opportunities for clinician training, the development of a single tool to assess multiple forms of memory, better access to existing memory assessments, and implementation of evidence-based interventions promise to lead to improved memory outcomes for individuals with TBI.
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- Jade T. Mitchell
- Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
- Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
- Courage Kenny Research, Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, Allina Health, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
- Division of General Internal Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
- Center for Health Behavior and Health Education, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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Cheng WY, Klonoff PS, Perumparaichallai RK. Components of self-awareness affecting caregiver burden: a long-term follow-up study. Brain Inj 2024; 38:26-31. [PMID: 38258808 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2024.2304883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Studies utilizing the discrepancy model of the Mayo-Portland Adaptability Inventory-4 (MPAI-4) have commonly used the cognitive and physical domains to estimate self-awareness. This study included other aspects of self-awareness such as awareness of one's social and emotional status and daily functioning to explore their effects on caregiver burden for ABI survivors. METHODS We studied 64 patient-caregiver pairs up to 29 years post-discharge from a holistic, milieu-oriented outpatient neurorehabilitation program. Discrepancy scores between ABI survivors' and caregivers' reports on the MPAI-4 subscales (i.e. Abilities, Adjustment, and Participation) and Total Score were used to determine self-awareness. Caregiver burden was measured using the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI). RESULTS Exploratory linear regression analyses revealed that caregiver burden derived from the ZBI was predicted by the discrepancy scores generated from the Abilities (p < 0.0001), Adjustment (p < 0.01), Participation subscales (p = 0.01), and Total Score (p < 0.001), respectively. Among the exploratory models generated, the Total Score model had the highest predictive value (R2 = .33) for caregiver burden. CONCLUSIONS Measures of self-awareness should be comprehensive by considering diverse components of self-awareness. Increasing ABI survivors' self-awareness in different domains has the potential to effectively alleviate caregiver burden.
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- Wen-Yu Cheng
- The Center for Transitional Neuro-Rehabilitation, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- The Center for Transitional Neuro-Rehabilitation, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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Reilly KT, Holé J, Nash S, Pugniet V, Servajean V, Varsovie D, Jacquin-Courtois S. Description of an interdisciplinary, holistic cognitive rehabilitation program for adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment after acquired brain injury. Disabil Rehabil 2024; 46:129-138. [PMID: 36748833 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2157058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE Cognitive rehabilitation research has progressed slowly, in part due to incomplete reporting of intervention content and delivery and the difficulties this produces for discerning program effectiveness. This knowledge gap can be reduced by providing detailed intervention descriptions. We document the content/ingredients and therapeutic targets of a cognitive rehabilitation program for adults with mild-to-moderate cognitive impairment. METHODS The documentation process used a method of participatory/collaborative research. Discussions with the clinical team identified session content/ingredients and therapeutic targets, which were then described using Body Functions, and Activities & Participation domains from the International Classification of Function, Disability and Health (ICF). Domains most frequently targeted by each clinician were identified as Primary Targets. RESULTS Each clinician produced a detailed description of session content, implementation, and ICF-coded therapeutic targets. This revealed that the whole program targets 29 ICF domains, seven of which were identified as Primary Targets: Higher-level Cognitive; Attention; Memory; Emotional; Global Psychosocial, Temperament and Personality, and Conversation. CONCLUSIONS Documentation of treatment targets enabled identification of appropriate outcome measures which are now being used to investigate program efficacy. This step-by-step explanation of the documentation process could serve as a guide for other teams wanting to document their rehabilitation interventions and/or establish similar programs.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONIncomplete reporting of intervention content and delivery contributes to difficulties in discerning the effectiveness of complex rehabilitation programs.Current recommendations for rehabilitation intervention reporting suggest that these difficulties can be partially overcome by providing detailed descriptions of intervention content/ingredients and treatment targets.Human and physical resources differ widely from one clinical setting to another and the existence of clear program descriptions can guide clinicians who wish to create similar programs.Detailed descriptions of rehabilitation interventions are necessary to accurately measure patient outcomes and generate testable hypotheses about proposed mechanisms of action.Program descriptions are needed for the development of treatment theories and the advancement of evidence-based practice in rehabilitation.
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- Karen T Reilly
- Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, INSERM, Centre de Recherche en Neurosciences de Lyon CRNL U1028 UMR5292, TRAJECTOIRES, Bron, France
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- Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, INSERM, Centre de Recherche en Neurosciences de Lyon CRNL U1028 UMR5292, TRAJECTOIRES, Bron, France
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Henry-Gabrielle Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Saint Genis Laval, France
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- Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, INSERM, Centre de Recherche en Neurosciences de Lyon CRNL U1028 UMR5292, TRAJECTOIRES, Bron, France
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Henry-Gabrielle Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Saint Genis Laval, France
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Henry-Gabrielle Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Saint Genis Laval, France
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Henry-Gabrielle Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Saint Genis Laval, France
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Henry-Gabrielle Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Saint Genis Laval, France
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- Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, CNRS, INSERM, Centre de Recherche en Neurosciences de Lyon CRNL U1028 UMR5292, TRAJECTOIRES, Bron, France
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Henry-Gabrielle Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Saint Genis Laval, France
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Berry J, Marceau EM, Lunn J. Feasibility, reliability and validity of a modified approach to goal attainment scaling to measure goal outcomes following cognitive remediation in a residential substance use disorder rehabilitation setting. AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/00049530.2023.2170652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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- Jamie Berry
- Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Advanced Neuropsychological Treatment Services, Strathfield South, NSW, Australia
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- School of Psychology and Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- School of Psychology and Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
- We Help Ourselves (WHOs), Lilyfield, NSW, Australia
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Gangemi A, De Luca R, Fabio RA, Lauria P, Rifici C, Pollicino P, Marra A, Olivo A, Quartarone A, Calabrò RS. Effects of Virtual Reality Cognitive Training on Neuroplasticity: A Quasi-Randomized Clinical Trial in Patients with Stroke. Biomedicines 2023; 11:3225. [PMID: 38137446 PMCID: PMC10740852 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11123225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Cognitive Rehabilitation (CR) is a therapeutic approach designed to improve cognitive functioning after a brain injury, including stroke. Two major categories of techniques, namely traditional and advanced (including virtual reality-VR), are widely used in CR for patients with various neurological disorders. More objective outcome measures are needed to better investigate cognitive recovery after a stroke. In the last ten years, the application of electroencephalography (EEG) as a non-invasive and portable neuroimaging method has been explored to extract the hallmarks of neuroplasticity induced by VR rehabilitation approaches, particularly within the chronic stroke population. The aim of this study is to investigate the neurophysiological effects of CR conducted in a virtual environment using the VRRS device. Thirty patients with moderate-to-severe ischemic stroke in the chronic phase (at least 6 months after the event), with a mean age of 58.13 (±8.33) for the experimental group and 57.33 (±11.06) for the control group, were enrolled. They were divided into two groups: an experimental group and a control group, receiving neurocognitive stimulation using VR and the same amount of conventional neurorehabilitation, respectively. To study neuroplasticity changes after the training, we focused on the power band spectra of theta, alpha, and beta EEG rhythms in both groups. We observed that when VR technology was employed to amplify the effects of treatments on cognitive recovery, significant EEG-related neural improvements were detected in the primary motor circuit in terms of power spectral density and time-frequency domains. Indeed, EEG analysis suggested that VR resulted in a significant increase in both the alpha band power in the occipital areas and the beta band power in the frontal areas, while no significant variations were observed in the theta band power. Our data suggest the potential effectiveness of a VR-based rehabilitation approach in promoting neuroplastic changes even in the chronic phase of ischemic stroke.
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- Antonio Gangemi
- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino-Pulejo”, S.S. 113, Cda Casazza, 98124 Messina, Italy; (A.G.); (R.D.L.); (P.L.); (C.R.); (P.P.); (A.M.); (A.O.); (A.Q.)
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino-Pulejo”, S.S. 113, Cda Casazza, 98124 Messina, Italy; (A.G.); (R.D.L.); (P.L.); (C.R.); (P.P.); (A.M.); (A.O.); (A.Q.)
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- Department of Economics, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98125 Messina, Italy;
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino-Pulejo”, S.S. 113, Cda Casazza, 98124 Messina, Italy; (A.G.); (R.D.L.); (P.L.); (C.R.); (P.P.); (A.M.); (A.O.); (A.Q.)
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino-Pulejo”, S.S. 113, Cda Casazza, 98124 Messina, Italy; (A.G.); (R.D.L.); (P.L.); (C.R.); (P.P.); (A.M.); (A.O.); (A.Q.)
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino-Pulejo”, S.S. 113, Cda Casazza, 98124 Messina, Italy; (A.G.); (R.D.L.); (P.L.); (C.R.); (P.P.); (A.M.); (A.O.); (A.Q.)
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino-Pulejo”, S.S. 113, Cda Casazza, 98124 Messina, Italy; (A.G.); (R.D.L.); (P.L.); (C.R.); (P.P.); (A.M.); (A.O.); (A.Q.)
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino-Pulejo”, S.S. 113, Cda Casazza, 98124 Messina, Italy; (A.G.); (R.D.L.); (P.L.); (C.R.); (P.P.); (A.M.); (A.O.); (A.Q.)
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino-Pulejo”, S.S. 113, Cda Casazza, 98124 Messina, Italy; (A.G.); (R.D.L.); (P.L.); (C.R.); (P.P.); (A.M.); (A.O.); (A.Q.)
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino-Pulejo”, S.S. 113, Cda Casazza, 98124 Messina, Italy; (A.G.); (R.D.L.); (P.L.); (C.R.); (P.P.); (A.M.); (A.O.); (A.Q.)
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Lord K, Zimmerman J, Duff MC, Brown-Schmidt S. Memory for social media images following traumatic brain injury. Brain Inj 2023; 37:1334-1344. [PMID: 37902249 PMCID: PMC10842253 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2023.2272902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE An emerging body of research examines the role of computer-mediated communication in supporting social connection in persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI). We examine the cognitive impacts of engaging with images posted to social media for persons with moderate-severe TBI. RESEARCH DESIGN Prior work shows that after viewing social media posts, adults have better memory for posts when they generate a comment about the post. We examined if persons with TBI experience a memory benefit for commented-upon social media images similar to non-injured comparison participants. METHODS AND PROCEDURES 53 persons with moderate-to-severe TBI and 52 non-injured comparison participants viewed arrays of real social media images and were prompted to comment on some of them. After a brief delay, a surprise two-alternative forced choice recognition memory test measured memory for these images. MAIN OUTCOMES AND RESULTS Persons with TBI remembered social media images at above-chance levels and experienced a commenting-related memory boost much like non-injured comparison participants. CONCLUSIONS These findings add to a growing literature on the potential benefits of social media use in individuals with TBI and point to the benefits of active engagement for memory in social media contexts in TBI.
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- Kaitlin Lord
- Vanderbilt University, Department of Psychology and Human Development
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- Vanderbilt University, Department of Psychology and Human Development
- Harvard University, Department of Psychology
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- Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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Davies SJ, Gullo HL, Doig E. Efficacy and Feasibility of the CO-OP Approach in Parkinson's Disease: RCT Study Protocol. Can J Occup Ther 2023; 90:363-373. [PMID: 36785891 PMCID: PMC10647899 DOI: 10.1177/00084174231156287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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Background. Parkinson's disease (PD) leads to cognitive dysfunction which limits participation and occupational performance. Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) approach is effective in other adult neurological populations and warrants investigation in PD. Purpose. To describe a study protocol evaluating the preliminary efficacy and feasibility of CO-OP approach in PD. Method. A randomised controlled trial (RCT) with adults with PD was assigned to either: CO-OP training-intensive (CO-OP-I, 20 sessions) or waitlist control (WLC) followed by CO-OP-standard (CO-OP-S, 10 sessions). Outcomes. Occupational performance and satisfaction of adults with PD in chosen goals. Measures will be obtained at baseline, post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up. Implications. As the first RCT focused on CO-OP in PD, this trial will provide evidence for the potential of this approach in PD and lay the groundwork for future large-scale trials. Trial Registration. Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials registry, ACTRN12621001483842. Registered November 1, 2021; retrospectively registered 3 months after commencement.
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- Sarah J. Davies
- Sarah J. Davies, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia.
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Elendu C, Amaechi DC, Elendu TC, Ibhiedu JO, Egbunu EO, Ndam AR, Ogala F, Ologunde T, Peterson JC, Boluwatife AI, Okongko AO, Fatoye JO, Akpovona OL, Onyekweli SO, Temitope AY, Achimugu AO, Temilade AV. Stroke and cognitive impairment: understanding the connection and managing symptoms. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2023; 85:6057-6066. [PMID: 38098605 PMCID: PMC10718363 DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000001441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability worldwide, and cognitive impairment is a common consequence of stroke. Understanding the connection between stroke and cognitive impairment is crucial for effectively managing symptoms and improving patients' quality of life. This abstract provides an overview of the relationship between stroke and cognitive impairment and explores strategies for managing cognitive symptoms in stroke survivors. A comprehensive review of relevant literature was conducted to examine the association between stroke and cognitive impairment. Various factors contributing to cognitive impairment after stroke were explored, including the location and severity of the stroke, vascular risk factors, and underlying mechanisms. Evidence-based strategies for managing cognitive symptoms in stroke survivors were also analyzed, such as cognitive rehabilitation, pharmacological interventions, and lifestyle modifications. The review revealed a strong link between stroke and cognitive impairment. The location and severity of the stroke play a significant role in determining the specific cognitive deficits experienced by individuals. Vascular risk factors, including hypertension, diabetes, and atrial fibrillation, contribute to cognitive decline after stroke. Mechanisms such as cerebral hypoperfusion, white matter damage, and neuroinflammation also play a role. Cognitive rehabilitation programs have shown promising results in improving cognitive function, while certain medications may help manage specific cognitive symptoms. Lifestyle modifications like physical exercise and a healthy diet have been associated with better cognitive outcomes in stroke survivors.
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- King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, UK
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- King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, UK
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- King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, UK
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Saeidi Borujeni M, Akbarfahimi N, Hosseni SA, Karbalaei Nouri A, Vahedi M, Ebrahimi E. Cognitive orientation to daily occupational performance approach in people with multiple sclerosis: A pilot study. Aust Occup Ther J 2023; 70:701-711. [PMID: 37680031 DOI: 10.1111/1440-1630.12900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Multiple sclerosis is the most important cause of non-injury-related disability in young adults. The disease has unknown causes and distresses and affects daily activities. While therapeutic interventions mainly focus on body function and structure to reduce impairment, Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) is a cognitive approach that provides intervention at the level of activity and participation. PURPOSE We aim to examine the effects of CO-OP approach on fatigue, quality of life, occupational performance, and satisfaction in people living with multiple sclerosis; and to examine whether they could transfer strategies and skills learned during CO-OP to untrained goals. METHODS A pre-post design was used. Assessment tools included Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale, Fatigue Impact Scale and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Six individuals living with multiple sclerosis participated in 10 CO-OP sessions twice a week. The sessions were held in an environment of the participants' choice, along with an extra session added to determine the goals. The study was registered in the ethics committee of University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences (IR.USWR.REC.1399.089). RESULTS The performance improved (2-point positive change) in 12 out of 18 trained goals and in three out of six untrained goals (self-report). The improvement was maintained at a 3-month follow-up assessment. There was a statistically significant difference in Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (χ2 = 11.565, p = 0.003 same for performance and satisfaction scores), Fatigue Impact Scale (χ2 = 7.000, p = 0.030), and Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale scores over time (χ2 = 9.478, p = 0.009) respectively. CONCLUSION The CO-OP approach has the potential to improve daily activity performance, reduce pain, and improve the quality of life for people living with multiple sclerosis. A definitive randomised controlled trial is required.
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- Mehrdad Saeidi Borujeni
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iranian Research of Aging, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Fletcher K, Wydera S, Thorpe N, Radford K, das Nair R, Booth V. A rapid realist review of clinical neuropsychology rehabilitation programmes to improve psychological wellbeing and quality of life for people with acquired brain injuries. Neuropsychol Rehabil 2023:1-36. [PMID: 37975854 DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2023.2273580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Approximately 20% of acquired brain injury (ABI) survivors experience reduced psychological wellbeing (PWB). Neuropsychological rehabilitation (NPR) is one approach supporting people with ABI to participate meaningfully in activities despite challenges. Although literature supports NPR effectiveness, little is known about change mechanisms. This systematic realist review identifies what NPR programmes have been designed, delivered, and evaluated for people with ABI to improve PWB and/or quality of life (QOL), as well as providing a context-relevant understanding of what NPR includes and how NPR might lead to positive outcomes. A rapid realist review was conducted in three phases: (1) structured retrieval and evidence extraction; (2) stakeholder consultation; (3) analysis and synthesis. Searches were completed, and findings from 35 publications and one stakeholder consultation were synthesized into a refined logic model. Six context-mechanism-outcome chains (CMOCs) were identified. Participants' relationships to internal experiences, and feelings of self-worth, mastery, and connection appeared to be mechanisms that led to improved PWB and QOL. Adaptation and individualized programmes were also key mechanisms to explain successful NPR. Embedding CMOCs into NPR could improve PWB and/or QOL for people with ABI. The logic model will inform ongoing development of a new online, group-based, NPR programme.
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- K Fletcher
- Division of Rehabilitation & Ageing, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
- Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Stafford, UK
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- Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Division of Rehabilitation & Ageing, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Nottingham, UK
- SINTEF, Trondheim, Norway
- Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Division of Rehabilitation & Ageing, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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Griffiths M, Kontou E, Ford C. Psychological support after stroke: unmet needs and workforce requirements of clinical neuropsychological provision for optimal rehabilitation outcomes. Br J Hosp Med (Lond) 2023; 84:1-8. [PMID: 38019203 DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2023.0289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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Stroke services must detect and manage psychological and neuropsychological problems that occur after stroke, such as cognitive and language impairments, post-stroke apathy, post-stroke emotionalism, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality changes and suicidality. Stroke neuropsychology plays a key role in the assessment, understanding and management of these consequences of stroke, as well as contributing to complex case management, staff supervision and training. Where these provisions are absent from the stroke rehabilitation pathway, this significantly limits potential rehabilitation outcomes. To manage the scale of psychological and neuropsychological needs post stroke, clinical guidance recommends the use of a matched care system, in which these needs are triaged and matched with corresponding levels of support. Recent workforce guidelines provide clear professional recommendations for psychological staffing skill mix and threshold requirements for clinical oversight and clinical governance assurances.
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- Mark Griffiths
- Clinical Health Psychology Services, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
- Institute of Mental Health, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychological Therapies, Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
- All Hallows Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, CareTech, Norwich, UK
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Alashram AR, Padua E, Annino G. Noninvasive brain stimulation for cognitive rehabilitation following traumatic brain injury: A systematic review. APPLIED NEUROPSYCHOLOGY. ADULT 2023; 30:814-829. [PMID: 35771044 DOI: 10.1080/23279095.2022.2091440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause numerous cognitive deficits. These deficits are associated with disability and reduction in quality of life. Noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) provides excitatory or inhibitory stimuli to the cerebral cortex. This review aimed to examine the effectiveness of NIBS (i.e., rTMS and tDCS) on cognitive functions in patients with TBI. PubMed, SCOPUS, PEDro, CINAHL, MEDLINE, REHABDATA, and Web of Science were searched from inception to May 2021. The risk of bias in the randomized controlled trials was assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration's instrument. The Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale was applied to evaluate the risk of bias in the non-randomized controlled trials. Ten studies met our inclusion criteria. Six studies used repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), and four used transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) as cognitive rehabilitation interventions. The results showed heterogenous evidence for the effects of rTMS and tDCS on cognitive function outcomes in individuals with TBI. The evidence for the effects of NIBS on cognition following TBI was limited. TDCS and rTMS are safe and well-tolerated interventions post-TBI. The optimal stimulation sites and stimulation parameters remain unknown. Combining NIBS with traditional rehabilitation interventions may contribute to greater enhancements in cognitive functions post-TBI.
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- Department of Human Sciences and Promotion of the Quality of Life, San Raffaele Roma Open University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine Systems, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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Sandroff BM, Weber E, Wylie GR, Wender CLA, Goverover Y, Lercher K, Tong TT, Robinson B, Moore N, Salter A, DeLuca J, Chiaravalloti ND. The effects of cognitive rehabilitation combined with aerobic exercise or stretching-and-toning on new learning and memory in persons with moderate-to-severe TBI: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Contemp Clin Trials 2023; 134:107331. [PMID: 37734538 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2023.107331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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This paper describes the protocol for a Phase I/II, parallel-group, blinded randomized controlled trial that compares the effects of 12-weeks of combined learning and memory rehabilitation with either aerobic cycling exercise or stretching on cognitive, neuroimaging, and everyday life outcomes in 60 persons with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) who demonstrate impairments in new learning. Briefly, participants will undergo baseline testing consisting of neuropsychological testing, neuroimaging, daily life measures, and cardiorespiratory fitness. Following baseline testing, participants will be randomized to one of 2 conditions (30 participants per condition) using concealed allocation. Participants will be masked as to the intent of the conditions. The conditions will both involve supervised administration of an enhanced, 8-week version of the Kessler Foundation modified Story Memory Technique, embedded within either 12-weeks of supervised and progressive aerobic cycling exercise training (experimental condition) or 12-weeks of supervised stretching-and-toning (active control condition). Following the 12-week intervention period, participants will complete the same measures as at baseline that will be administered by treatment-blinded assessors. The primary study outcome is new learning and memory impairment based on California Verbal Learning Test (CVLT)-III slope, the secondary outcomes include neuroimaging measures of hippocampal volume, activation, and connectivity, and the tertiary outcomes involve measures of daily living along with other cognitive outcomes. We further will collect baseline sociodemographic data for examining predictors of response heterogeneity. If successful, this trial will provide the first Class I evidence supporting combined memory rehabilitation and aerobic cycling exercise training for treating TBI-related new learning and memory impairment.
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- Brian M Sandroff
- Centers for Neuropsychology, Neuroscience, Traumatic Brain Injury Research, Kessler Foundation, East Hanover, NJ, United States of America; Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Rutgers NJ Medical School, Newark, NJ, United States of America.
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- Centers for Neuropsychology, Neuroscience, Traumatic Brain Injury Research, Kessler Foundation, East Hanover, NJ, United States of America; Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Rutgers NJ Medical School, Newark, NJ, United States of America
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- Centers for Neuropsychology, Neuroscience, Traumatic Brain Injury Research, Kessler Foundation, East Hanover, NJ, United States of America; Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Rutgers NJ Medical School, Newark, NJ, United States of America
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- Centers for Neuropsychology, Neuroscience, Traumatic Brain Injury Research, Kessler Foundation, East Hanover, NJ, United States of America; Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Rutgers NJ Medical School, Newark, NJ, United States of America
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- Centers for Neuropsychology, Neuroscience, Traumatic Brain Injury Research, Kessler Foundation, East Hanover, NJ, United States of America; Department of Occupational Therapy, New York University, New York, NY, United States of America
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- Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange, NJ, United States of America
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- Centers for Neuropsychology, Neuroscience, Traumatic Brain Injury Research, Kessler Foundation, East Hanover, NJ, United States of America
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- Centers for Neuropsychology, Neuroscience, Traumatic Brain Injury Research, Kessler Foundation, East Hanover, NJ, United States of America
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- Centers for Neuropsychology, Neuroscience, Traumatic Brain Injury Research, Kessler Foundation, East Hanover, NJ, United States of America
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- Department of Neurology, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX, United States of America
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- Centers for Neuropsychology, Neuroscience, Traumatic Brain Injury Research, Kessler Foundation, East Hanover, NJ, United States of America; Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Rutgers NJ Medical School, Newark, NJ, United States of America
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- Centers for Neuropsychology, Neuroscience, Traumatic Brain Injury Research, Kessler Foundation, East Hanover, NJ, United States of America; Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Rutgers NJ Medical School, Newark, NJ, United States of America
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Kelly C, Cornwell P, Copley A, Hewetson R. Speech pathologists' perspectives when managing adults following traumatic brain injury in community-based rehabilitation settings: A qualitative investigation. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2023; 25:787-796. [PMID: 35996961 DOI: 10.1080/17549507.2022.2110940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Purpose: Across Australia and New Zealand, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) routinely assess and treat adults with cognitive-communication disorders following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Despite their regular involvement, little is known about how clinicians provide management to this client group, particularly in community-based contexts. Therefore the aim of this study is to explore the clinical practices of SLPs who have experience working in community-based rehabilitation services with adults with cognitive-communication disorders following TBI.Method: A qualitative descriptive study using one-on-one semi-structured interviews was conducted as part of an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design. Fourteen SLPs with experience working with individuals with TBI completed an interview with content analysis used to explore the data.Result: The overarching theme identified was that a "Client-centred and inclusive approach to community-based rehabilitation services" is required. The three subthemes to emerge from the data included the importance of utilising a (1) "flexible service delivery approach", with (2) "meaningful therapy focus", and (3) "collaboration" with multidisciplinary team members and significant others when managing this client group.Conclusion: SLPs play a crucial role in client-centred inclusive rehabilitation for community-dwelling adults with cognitive-communication disorders following TBI. The complexity of working with this population requires current and future models of care to incorporate an interdisciplinary approach that is flexible in its delivery and meaningful in focus.
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- Crystal Kelly
- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia and
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia and
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia and
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Lee J, Cho E, Kim H, Lee KH, Kim E, Ye BS. The development and evaluation of a self-efficacy enhancement program for older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Appl Nurs Res 2023; 73:151726. [PMID: 37722794 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2023.151726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aims of this study were to develop a self-efficacy enhancement program and to evaluate its effect on cognitive function, dementia knowledge, self-efficacy, depression, and dementia preventive behaviors in older adults (age ≥ 65 years) with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). METHODS This equivalent control group pretest-posttest study was conducted at a tertiary hospital in Seoul, South Korea. Older adults with MCI were randomly allocated to an experimental (EG, n = 16) or control group (CG, n = 16). The EG underwent an 8-week intervention (weekly 60-min session) utilizing self-efficacy enhancement strategies; the CG received usual care. The intervention was comprised of physical, cognitive, and emotional activities and was followed by 4-week maintenance during which both groups engaged in self-learning at home with a dementia preventive guidebook. Outcome data were evaluated at the pretest and 8, 10, and 12 weeks later. This study adhered to the CONSORT guidelines. RESULTS There were significant differences in cognitive function, dementia knowledge, self-efficacy, and dementia preventive behaviors, but not in depression between the two groups over the time. Regarding cognitive function subdomains, significant differences were observed in visuospatial/executive, attention, language, and delayed recall. CONCLUSION The integrated intervention consisting of physical, cognitive, and emotional activities was effective in improving cognitive function, dementia knowledge, self-efficacy, and dementia preventive behaviors. This suggests that this program can be utilized as an educational program to prevent dementia in older adults with MCI in dementia support centers, public health centers, clinics, and hospitals. TRIAL REGISTRATION KCT0006094 in the Clinical Research Information Service. Retrospectively registered 23 April 2021, https://cris.nih.go.kr/cris/search/listDetail.do.
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- Jungeun Lee
- Hanseo University, Dept. of Nursing, School of Health Science, (31692) 46 Hanseo 1-ro, Haemi-myun, Seosan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea.
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- Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Nursing, (03722), 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Nursing, (03722), 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Nursing, (03722), 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, (03722), 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, (03722), 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Zotey V, Andhale A, Shegekar T, Juganavar A. Adaptive Neuroplasticity in Brain Injury Recovery: Strategies and Insights. Cureus 2023; 15:e45873. [PMID: 37885532 PMCID: PMC10598326 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.45873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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This review addresses the relationship between neuroplasticity and recovery from brain damage. Neuroplasticity's ability to adapt becomes crucial since brain injuries frequently result in severe impairments. We begin by describing the fundamentals of neuroplasticity and how it relates to rehabilitation. Examining different forms of brain injuries and their neurological effects highlights the complex difficulties in rehabilitation. By revealing cellular processes, we shed light on synaptic adaptability following damage. Our study of synaptic plasticity digs into axonal sprouting, dendritic remodeling, and the balance of long-term potentiation. These processes depict neural resilience amid change. Then, after damage, we investigate immediate and slow neuroplastic alterations, separating reorganizations that are adaptive from those that are maladaptive. As we go on to rehabilitation, we evaluate techniques that use neuroplasticity's potential. These methods take advantage of the brain's plasticity for healing, from virtual reality and brain-computer interfaces to constraint-induced movement therapy. Ethics and individualized neurorehabilitation are explored. We scrutinize the promise of combination therapy and the difficulties in putting new knowledge into clinical practice. In conclusion, this analysis highlights neuroplasticity's critical role in brain injury recovery, providing sophisticated approaches to improve life after damage.
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- Vaishnavi Zotey
- Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Chiaravalloti N, Alexander A. Strengthening the connection between clinical research and clinical practice of cognitive rehabilitation. FRONTIERS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES 2023; 4:1084071. [PMID: 37476474 PMCID: PMC10354336 DOI: 10.3389/fresc.2023.1084071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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- Nancy Chiaravalloti
- Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research, Kessler Foundation, East Hanover, NJ, United States
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rutgers–New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, United States
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- Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research, Kessler Foundation, East Hanover, NJ, United States
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rutgers–New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, United States
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Kryza-Lacombe M, Santiago R, Hwang A, Raptentsetsang S, Maruyama BA, Chen J, Cassar M, Abrams G, Novakovic-Agopian T, Mukherjee P. Resting-State Connectivity Changes After Goal-Oriented Attentional Self-Regulation Training in Veterans With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Preliminary Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial. Neurotrauma Rep 2023; 4:420-432. [PMID: 37405257 PMCID: PMC10316036 DOI: 10.1089/neur.2022.0074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/06/2023] Open
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Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) can have lasting consequences on cognitive functioning and well-being. Goal-Oriented Attentional Self-Regulation (GOALS) training has been shown to improve attention and executive functioning, as well as emotional functioning, in veterans with chronic TBI. An ongoing clinical trial (NCT02920788) is further evaluating GOALS training, including underlying neural mechanisms of change. The present study aimed to examine training-induced neuroplasticity by resting-state functional connectivity (rsFC) changes in GOALS versus active control. Veterans with a history of mTBI ≥6 months post-injury (N = 33) were randomly assigned to GOALS (n = 19) or an intensity-matched active control group (Brain Health Education [BHE] training; n = 14). GOALS consists of attention regulation and problem solving applied to individually defined, relevant goals through a combination of group, individual, and home practice sessions. Participants underwent multi-band resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging at baseline and post-intervention. Exploratory 2 × 2 mixed analyses of variance identified pre-to-post changes in seed-based connectivity for GOALS versus BHE in five significant clusters. GOALS versus BHE demonstrated a significant increase in right lateral pre-frontal cortex connectivity with the right frontal pole and right middle temporal gyrus, as well as increased posterior cingulate connectivity with the pre-central gyrus. Rostral pre-frontal cortex connectivity with the right precuneus and the right frontal pole decreased in GOALS versus BHE. These GOALS-related changes in rsFC point to potential neural mechanisms underlying the intervention. This training-induced neuroplasticity may play a role in improved cognitive and emotional functioning post-GOALS.
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- Maria Kryza-Lacombe
- Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Centers, Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco VA Health Care System, San Francisco, California, USA
- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco VA Health Care System, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco VA Health Care System, San Francisco, California, USA
- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco VA Health Care System, San Francisco, California, USA
- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco VA Health Care System, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco VA Health Care System, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco VA Health Care System, San Francisco, California, USA
- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco VA Health Care System, San Francisco, California, USA
- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco VA Health Care System, San Francisco, California, USA
- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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Luisa Maia Nobre Paiva M, Serafim A, Vincentiis S, Alessi R, Marin R, Braga Melo M, Valente KD. A cognitive rehabilitation program to improve hot and cool executive dysfunction in juvenile myoclonic epilepsy: Preliminary findings. Epilepsy Behav 2023; 144:109281. [PMID: 37276803 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2023.109281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Executive and attentional deficits are often described in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME). We aimed to evaluate the short-term impact of rehabilitation developed for the most frequent cognitive deficits of persons with JME. METHODS Thirty-three patients entered this study which consisted of 12 individual sessions once a 60-minute week, divided into planning/organization, attention, and impulsivity. Twenty-seven patients finished the protocol, and all patients had pre-and-post evaluations from neuropsychological tests and self-rating questionnaires. Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) inferential statistics were used to verify the protocol's effect, and a 95% confidence interval was adopted. RESULTS We found significant improvement in selective attention (TMT A [p < 0.01] and Stroop test 2 [p = 0.03]), inhibitory control (Stroop test 3 [p = 0.02], FAS [p < 0.01], CPT commissions [p < 0.01]), mental flexibility [WCST categories p < 0.01] and implicit decision making (IGT blocks A [p < 0.01], B [p = 0.02], C [p < 0.01] and D [p < 0.01]). All components of the Behavioral Rating Index of Executive Functions metacognition index and the general quotient had significant improvement (initiative [p ≤ 0.01], working memory [p ≤ 0.01], planning and organization [p ≤ 0.01], task monitor [p = 0.02] and organization of materials [p = 0.02]). Regarding the Behavioral Regulation Index, the "Emotional Control" was improved [p = 0.03]. The attentional component and general scores of the Adult Self-Report Scale for Adults also changed significantly [p ≤ 0.01]. SIGNIFICANCE Executive function and attention had an improvement in objective and subjective tests. The context-dependent reactive mechanism of impulsivity improved in instruments based on the ecological evaluation. Our findings, though preliminary due to a lack of controls and practice effect corrections, support that cognitive rehabilitation may be a valuable resource to alleviate cognitive deficits in patients with JME.
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- Maria Luisa Maia Nobre Paiva
- Laboratory of Clinical Neurophysiology, Department of Psychiatry, University of São Paulo (USP) School of Medicine, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Institute of Psychology, University of São Paulo, São Paulo (USP), Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Clinical Neurophysiology, Department of Psychiatry, University of São Paulo (USP) School of Medicine, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Clinical Neurophysiology, Department of Psychiatry, University of São Paulo (USP) School of Medicine, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Clinical Neurophysiology, Department of Psychiatry, University of São Paulo (USP) School of Medicine, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Department of Psychobiology, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Clinical Neurophysiology, Department of Psychiatry, University of São Paulo (USP) School of Medicine, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Rute-Pérez S, Rodríguez-Domínguez C, Vélez-Coto M, Pérez-García M, Caracuel A. Effectiveness of Computerized Cognitive Training by VIRTRAEL on Memory and Executive Function in Older People: A Pilot Study. Brain Sci 2023; 13:brainsci13040684. [PMID: 37190649 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13040684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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The prevalence of people over 60 years of age with cognitive impairment has increased in recent decades. As a consequence, numerous computerized cognitive trainings (CCT) have been developed. This pilot study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the CCT with VIRTRAEL in improving older adults' cognition. Fifty-five participants (x¯ = 72.7 years; SD = 6.5) underwent CCT, and twenty participants (x¯ = 76.1 years; SD = 7.6) received face-to-face cognitive stimulation with a paper-and-pencil methodology. Both trainings were conducted in nine sessions (45-60 min each). Participants completed a pre-post training neuropsychological assessment. ANCOVAs and the standardized clinical change were performed. VIRTRAEL's group showed a significant and greater improvement in verbal learning (p < 0.006) and delayed recall (p ≤ 0.001), working memory (p < 0.005), abstract (p < 0.002) and semantic reasoning (p < 0.015), and planning (p < 0.021). Additionally, more large clinical changes (d > 0.8) were found in the VIRTRAEL condition (in verbal learning and delayed free and cued recall) than in the standard group. Here we show that the CCT with VIRTRAEL is effective in improving cognitive function in older adults and is superior to the standard format. These preliminary findings indicate that CCT is a useful tool potentially applicable in the fight against cognitive symptomatology associated with aging and neurodegenerative diseases. VIRTRAEL represents a breakthrough in this field as it is inexpensive and easily accessible to any older person, regardless of whether they live far from health care resources.
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- Sandra Rute-Pérez
- CIMCYC-Mind, Brain and Behavior Research Center, University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain
- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Computer Languages and Systems, Faculty of Education, Economy and Technology of Ceuta, University of Granada, 51001 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, Catholic University of Murcia, Guadalupe, 30107 Murcia, Spain
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- CIMCYC-Mind, Brain and Behavior Research Center, University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain
- Department of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment, Faculty of Psychology, University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain
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- CIMCYC-Mind, Brain and Behavior Research Center, University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain
- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Granada, 18011 Granada, Spain
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Han M, He J, Chen N, Gao Y, Wang Z, Wang K. Intermittent theta burst stimulation vs. high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for post-stroke cognitive impairment: Protocol of a pilot randomized controlled double-blind trial. Front Neurosci 2023; 17:1121043. [PMID: 37065916 PMCID: PMC10098089 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1121043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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IntroductionIntermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS), a novel mode of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), has curative effects on patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI). However, whether iTBS will be more applicable in clinical use than conventional high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is unknown. Our study aims to compare the difference in effect between iTBS and rTMS in treating PSCI based on a randomized controlled trial, as well as to determine its safety and tolerability, and to further explore the underlying neural mechanism.MethodsThe study protocol is designed as a single-center, double-blind, randomized controlled trial. Forty patients with PSCI will be randomly assigned to two different TMS groups, one with iTBS and the other with 5 Hz rTMS. Neuropsychological evaluation, activities of daily living, and resting electroencephalography will be conducted before treatment, immediately post-treatment, and 1 month after iTBS/rTMS stimulation. The primary outcome is the change in the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Beijing Version (MoCA-BJ) score from baseline to the end of the intervention (D11). The secondary outcomes comprise changes in resting electroencephalogram (EEG) indexes from baseline to the end of the intervention (D11) as well as the Auditory Verbal Learning Test, the symbol digit modality test, the Digital Span Test findings, and the MoCA-BJ scores from baseline to endpoint (W6).DiscussionIn this study, the effects of iTBS and rTMS will be evaluated using cognitive function scales in patients with PSCI as well as data from resting EEG, which allows for an in-depth exploration of underlying neural oscillations. In the future, these results may contribute to the application of iTBS for cognitive rehabilitation of patients with PSCI.
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Kulzer J, Beck KB, Trabert C, Meyer EC, Colacci J, Pramuka M, McCue M. A vocational rehabilitation partnership to provide transition services to young adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities: The cognitive skills enhancement program. JOURNAL OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION 2023; 58:155-164. [DOI: 10.3233/jvr-230005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND: There is an urgent need for services that support a successful transition to postsecondary education and employment for young adults with neurodevelopmental and cognitive disabilities (e.g. autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, traumatic brain injury). OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this expository article is to describe the Cognitive Skills Enhancement Program (CSEP), a comprehensive clinical program designed for young adults with neurodevelopmental and cognitive disabilities transitioning to postsecondary education. METHODS: CSEP was developed through a community-academic partnership between a university and a state vocational rehabilitation program. Young adult participants complete programming that addresses four primary clinical targets: (1) emotion regulation, (2) social skills, (3) work readiness, and (4) community participation with the overall goal to increase awareness and promote successful employment outcomes while they transition to post-secondary education. RESULTS: To date, CSEP has supported 18 years of sustained programming and clinical services to 621 young adults with neurodevelopmental and cognitive disabilities. CONCLUSION: This partnership model allows for flexible responses to participant needs, implementation barriers, and advances in evidence-based practices. CSEP meets the needs of diverse stakeholders (e.g. state vocational rehabilitation, post-secondary training facilities, participants, universities) while providing high-quality and sustainable programming. Future directions include examining the clinical efficacy of current CSEP programming.
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- Jamie Kulzer
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Monte Nido & Affiliates, The Clementine Program, New York, NY, USA
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Avramovic P, Rietdijk R, Attard M, Kenny B, Power E, Togher L. Cognitive and Behavioral Digital Health Interventions for People with Traumatic Brain Injury and Their Caregivers: A Systematic Review. J Neurotrauma 2023; 40:159-194. [PMID: 35819294 DOI: 10.1089/neu.2021.0473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) leads to cognitive linguistic deficits that significantly impact on quality of life and well-being. Digital health offers timely access to specialized services; however, there are few synthesized reviews in this field. This review evaluates and synthesizes reports of digital health interventions in TBI rehabilitation and caregiver education. Systematic searches of nine databases (PsycINFO, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection, speechBITE, and PsycBITE) were conducted from database inception to February 2022. Studies were included of interventions where the primary treatment focus (> 50%) was on improving communication, social, psychological or cognitive skills of people with TBI and/or communication partners. Data on participants, characteristics of the interventions, outcome measures and findings were collected. Risk of bias was accounted for through methodological quality assessments (PEDro-P and PEDro+, Risk of Bias in N-of-1 Trials) and intervention description. Qualitative data was analyzed using thematic synthesis. Forty-four articles met eligibility criteria: 20 randomized controlled trials, three single-case experimental designs, six non-randomized controlled trials, nine case series studies, and two case studies. Studies comprised 3666 people with TBI and 213 carers. Methodological quality was varied and intervention description was poor. Most interventions were delivered via a single digital modality (e.g., telephone), with few using a combination of modalities. Five interventions used co-design with key stakeholders. Digital health interventions for people with TBI and their caregivers are feasible and all studies reported positive outcomes; however, few included blind assessors. Improved methodological rigor, clearly described intervention characteristics and consistent outcome measurement is recommended. Further research is needed regarding multi-modal digital health interventions.
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- Petra Avramovic
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.,NHMRC Center of Research Excellence in Aphasia Rehabilitation, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.,NHMRC Center of Research Excellence in Aphasia Rehabilitation, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.,NHMRC Center of Research Excellence in Aphasia Rehabilitation, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Western Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia.,NHMRC Center of Research Excellence in Aphasia Rehabilitation, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.,NHMRC Center of Research Excellence in Aphasia Rehabilitation, Australia
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Update on the Efficacy of Cognitive Rehabilitation After Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Scoping Review. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2023; 104:315-330. [PMID: 35921874 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2022.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To identify, categorize, and analyze the methodological issues of cognitive rehabilitation of patients with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury and its efficacy. DATA SOURCES Pubmed and PsycINFO were searched for studies published between 2015 and 2021 using keywords for cognitive intervention and traumatic brain injury. STUDY SELECTION Two independent reviewers selected articles concerning cognitive rehabilitation for adults with traumatic brain injury. Of 458 studies, 97 full-text articles were assessed and 46 met the inclusion criteria. DATA EXTRACTION Data were analyzed by 1 reviewer according to criteria concerning the methodological quality of studies. DATA SYNTHESIS Results showed a large scope of 7 cognitive domains targeted by interventions, delivered mostly in individual sessions (83%) with an integrative cognitive approach (48%). Neuroimaging tools as a measure of outcome remained scarce, featuring in only 20% of studies. Forty-three studies reported significant effects of cognitive rehabilitation, among which 7 fulfilled a high methodological level of evidence. CONCLUSIONS Advances and shortcomings in cognitive rehabilitation have both been highlighted and led us to develop methodological key points for future studies. The choice of outcome measures, the selection of control interventions, and the use of combined rehabilitation should be investigated in further studies.
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Mertens N, Cavanagh J, Brandt E, Fratzke V, Story-Remer J, Rieger R, Wilson JK, Gill D, Campbell R, Quinn DK. Effects of anodal tDCS on electroencephalography correlates of cognitive control in mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury. NeuroRehabilitation 2023; 53:209-220. [PMID: 37638454 DOI: 10.3233/nre-230014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may provide a potential therapy for cognitive deficits caused by traumatic brain injury (TBI), yet its efficacy and mechanisms of action are still uncertain. OBJECTIVE We hypothesized that anodal tDCS over the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) would boost the influence of a cognitive training regimen in a mild-to-moderate TBI (mmTBI) sample. Cognitive enhancement was measured by examining event-related potentials (ERPs) during cognitive control tasks from pre- to post-treatment. METHODS Thirty-four participants with mmTBI underwent ten sessions of cognitive training with active (n = 17) or sham (n = 17) anodal tDCS to the left DLPFC. ERPs were assessed during performance of an auditory oddball (3AOB), N-back, and dot pattern expectancy (DPX) task before and after treatment. RESULTS P3b amplitudes significantly decreased from baseline to post-treatment testing, regardless of tDCS condition, in the N-back task. The active tDCS group demonstrated a significantly increased P3a amplitude in the DPX task. No statistically significant stimulation effects were seen during the 3AOB and N-back tasks. CONCLUSION Active anodal tDCS paired with cognitive training led to increases in P3a amplitudes in the DPX, inferring increased cognitive control. P3b decreased in the N-back task demonstrating the effects of cognitive training. These dissociated P3 findings suggest separate mechanisms invoked by different neuroplasticity-inducing paradigms (stimulation versus training) in brain networks that support executive functioning.
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- Nickolas Mertens
- Center for Brain Recovery and Repair, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Center for Brain Recovery and Repair, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Center for Brain Recovery and Repair, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Center for Brain Recovery and Repair, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Center for Brain Recovery and Repair, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Center for Brain Recovery and Repair, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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Ishida J, Murai T, Ueda K, Furukawa TA, Tanemura R. Utility of a novel tablet computer software for memory impairment in participants with brain injuries: A randomized control trial. Neuropsychol Rehabil 2023; 33:85-102. [PMID: 34635005 DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2021.1987276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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This study examined the effectiveness of a novel information and communication technology (ICT) tool developed for external memory compensation to improve memory function in participants with brain injuries. In this 3-month randomized control study, participants with memory impairment secondary to brain injury were randomly assigned on a 1:1 basis to either intervention (the ICT tool [ARATA]) or 3-month waitlist control groups. This study's primary outcome measure was memory-related difficulties in everyday life, assessed using the Everyday Memory Checklist (EMC). Secondary outcomes included tests for memory function and psychosocial status, all of which were administered by blinded assessors. Seventy-eight participants (53 males, 25 females; mean age, 43.5 ± 12.7 [SD] years) were enrolled and 39 participants were allocated to each group (intervention and control). There was no significant difference in EMC scores between the two groups throughout the study (mean 0.26; 95% CI: -2.55-3.07; p=0.853); however, the intervention group scored significantly higher on the Rivermead Behavioural Memory and General Self-Efficacy tests compared to the control group. While the ICT tool did not improve the primary study outcome, evidence suggests that the ICT tool can improve memory functions related to activities of daily living.
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- Junko Ishida
- Department of Rehabilitation Science, Kobe University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan.,Department of medical Welfare, Kyoto Koka Women's University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Health Promotion and Human Behavior, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine/School of Public Health, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science, Kobe University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Hyogo, Japan
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