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Kumar DS, Bodt BA, Galloway JC. Real-world environmental enrichment rehabilitation paradigm in people with severe traumatic brain injury: a pilot feasibility study. Brain Inj 2024; 38:742-749. [PMID: 38695288 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2024.2347551] [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: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND The use of Environmental Enrichment (EE) has been widely studied in animal models. However, the application of the same in humans is limited to rehabilitation settings. OBJECTIVE To investigate the feasibility of a community-based EE paradigm in adults with brain injury. METHODS Six individuals diagnosed with traumatic brain injury enrolled in the study. The Go Baby Go Café instrumented with a body weight harness system, provided physical and social enrichment as participants performed functional tasks for 2 hours, three times a week, for 2 months. Feasibility and safety outcomes were recorded throughout sessions. Clinical measures including 10-meter walk, timed up and go, jebsen hand function, 6-minute walk, and trail making tests were obtained pre and post intervention. RESULTS All participants completed the study. The attendance was 100% and adherence was 87%. Positive changes in clinical measures were statistically significant for the timed up and go (p = 0.0175), TUG-cognitive (p = 0.0064), 10-meter walk (p = 0.0428), six-minute walk (p = 0.0196), TMT-A (p = 0.034). Changes in JHFT were not significant (p = 0.0506), with one subject recording values counter to the trend. CONCLUSION The Café was a comprehensive EE-based intervention that was feasible, safe, and has the potential to enhance motor and cognitive function in individuals with brain injury.
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- Devina S Kumar
- Burke Neurological Institute, White Plains, New York, USA
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- University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA
- Baylor University, Waco, Texas, USA
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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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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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Mendez-Lopez M, Juan MC, Burgos T, Mendez M, Fidalgo C. How people with brain injury run and evaluate a SLAM-based smartphone augmented reality application to assess object-location memory. Psych J 2024. [PMID: 38894509 DOI: 10.1002/pchj.784] [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: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Augmented reality (AR) technology allows virtual objects to be superimposed on the real-world environment, offering significant potential for improving cognitive assessments and rehabilitation processes in the field of visuospatial learning. This study examines how patients with acquired brain injury (ABI) evaluate the functions and usability of a SLAM-based smartphone AR app to assess object-location skills. Ten ABI patients performed a task for the spatial recall of four objects using an AR app. The data collected from 10 healthy participants provided reference values for the best performance. Their perceptions of the AR app/technology and its usability were investigated. The results indicate lower effectiveness in solving the task in the patient group, as the time they needed to complete it was related to their level of impairment. The patients showed lower, yet positive, scores in factors related to app usability and acceptance (e.g., mental effort and satisfaction, respectively). There were more patients reported on entertainment as a positive aspect of the app. Patients' perceived enjoyment was related to concentration and calm, whereas usability was associated with perceived competence, expertise, and a lower level of physical effort. For patients, the sensory aspects of the objects were related to their presence, while for healthy participants, they were related to enjoyment and required effort. The results show that AR seems to be a promising tool to assess spatial orientation in the target patient population.
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- Magdalena Mendez-Lopez
- Departamento de Psicología y Sociología, Universidad de Zaragoza, Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Humanas, Teruel, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), Zaragoza, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Automática e Informática Industrial, Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento de Psicología y Sociología, Universidad de Zaragoza, Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Humanas, Teruel, Spain
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- Instituto de Neurociencias del Principado de Asturias (INEUROPA), Oviedo, Spain
- Departamento de Psicología, Universidad de Oviedo, Facultad de Psicología, Oviedo, Spain
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- Departamento de Psicología y Sociología, Universidad de Zaragoza, Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Humanas, Teruel, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), Zaragoza, Spain
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Rocca MA, Romanò F, Tedone N, Filippi M. Advanced neuroimaging techniques to explore the effects of motor and cognitive rehabilitation in multiple sclerosis. J Neurol 2024:10.1007/s00415-024-12395-0. [PMID: 38691168 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-024-12395-0] [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: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Progress in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology and analyses is improving our comprehension of multiple sclerosis (MS) pathophysiology. These advancements, which enable the evaluation of atrophy, microstructural tissue abnormalities, and functional plasticity, are broadening our insights into the effectiveness and working mechanisms of motor and cognitive rehabilitative treatments. AREAS COVERED This narrative review with selected studies discusses findings derived from the application of advanced MRI techniques to evaluate structural and functional neuroplasticity modifications underlying the effects of motor and cognitive rehabilitative treatments in people with MS (PwMS). Current applications as outcome measure in longitudinal trials and observational studies, their interpretation and possible pitfalls and limitations in their use are covered. Finally, we examine how the use of these techniques could evolve in the future to improve monitoring of motor and cognitive rehabilitative treatments. EXPERT COMMENTARY Despite substantial variability in study design and participant characteristics in rehabilitative studies for PwMS, improvements in motor and cognitive functions accompanied by structural and functional brain modifications induced by rehabilitation can be observed. However, significant enhancements to refine rehabilitation strategies are needed. Future studies in this field should strive to implement standardized methodologies regarding MRI acquisition and processing, possibly integrating multimodal measures. This will help identifying relevant markers of treatment response in PwMS, thus improving the use of rehabilitative interventions at individual level. The combination of motor and cognitive strategies, longer periods of treatment, as well as adequate follow-up assessments will contribute to enhance the quality of evidence in support of their routine use.
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- Maria A Rocca
- Neuroimaging Research Unit, Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.
- Neurology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy.
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- Neuroimaging Research Unit, Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Neuroimaging Research Unit, Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Neuroimaging Research Unit, Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
- Neurology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
- Neurorehabilitation Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
- Neurophysiology Service, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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Pinto JO, Pontes D, Peixoto B, Dores AR, Barbosa F. Ecological validity of neuropsychological interventions: A systematic review. APPLIED NEUROPSYCHOLOGY. ADULT 2024:1-20. [PMID: 38588721 DOI: 10.1080/23279095.2024.2328694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND The concept of ecological validity (EV) in neuropsychological interventions (NI) has been consistently advocated, but there is a lack of reviews focused on how EV is operationalized in NI programmes. This review aims to address this gap by exploring the outcome measures more commonly used for assessing EV and to understand the main characteristics of programmes with good EV. METHOD A literature search was conducted to identify studies that examined the EV of NI programmes, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and the Cochrane Collaboration Guidelines. RESULTS A total of twenty-seven studies were included in this review. Among these, only three studies explicitly described the procedures used to assess EV. Additionally, almost half of the studies assumed that interventions had good EV based on the characteristics of the programmes. The inconsistent assessment of EV of NI programmes prevented the identification of specific characteristics of programmes demonstrating good EV. CONCLUSION This systematic review reveals a significant gap in the literature concerning the operationalization of EV within the field of NI. Further research is required to establish a consistent definition of EV in the context of NI and to develop criteria for its effective operationalization.
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- Joana O Pinto
- Laboratory of Neuropsychophysiology, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- ESS, Polytechnic of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Department of Social, Behavioral Sciences of University Institute of Health Sciences - CESPU, Gandra, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Neuropsychophysiology, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Social, Behavioral Sciences of University Institute of Health Sciences - CESPU, Gandra, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory i4HB - Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, University Institute of Health Sciences - CESPU, Gandra, Portugal
- UCIBIO - Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Translational Toxicology Research Laboratory, University Institute of Health Sciences, (1H-TOXRUN, IUCS-CESPU), Gandra, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Neuropsychophysiology, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- ESS, Polytechnic of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Center for Rehabilitation Research, ESS, Polytechnic of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Neuropsychophysiology, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Yu D, Li X, He S, Zhu H, Lam FMH, Pang MYC. The effect of dual-task training on cognitive ability, physical function, and dual-task performance in people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Rehabil 2024; 38:443-456. [PMID: 38009067 DOI: 10.1177/02692155231216621] [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: 11/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To summarize the effect of dual-task training on cognitive, physical function, and dual-task performance in people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia. DATA SOURCES Embase, PEDro, PsycINFO, PubMed, CINAHL, The Cochrane Library, and a forward search conducted via Web of Science have been searched from inception to July 2023. REVIEW METHODS Good-quality randomized controlled trials compared dual-task training with no/placebo intervention or single-task training among people with a primary diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or dementia were included. The PEDro scale was used to evaluate the methodological quality of individual studies. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations system was adopted to appraise the quality of evidence for each outcome. RESULTS Eighteen trials (1325 participants) were included, and 17 provided data for meta-analysis. Comparing with no intervention, dual-task training led to significant improvements on attention (mean difference (MD) = -20.66, 95%CI [-39.42, -1.90]), functional mobility (MD = -2.73; 95%CI [-3.98, -1.49]). Compared with single-task training, dual-task training had greater effects on overall cognitive function (standardized mean difference (SMD) = 0.29, 95%CI [0.09, 0.49]), balance (SMD = 0.78, 95%CI [0.40, 1.15]) and functional mobility (MD = -1.17; 95%CI [-1.77, -0.58]). Its effect on dual-task performance remains inconclusive due to the inconsistent results reported. CONCLUSION Low- to moderate-quality evidence supports that dual-task training has beneficial effects on cognitive function and physical function in individuals with dementia or mild cognitive impairment. The optimal training protocol of dual-task training on cognitive and physical functions, and dual-task performance remains uncertain. Well-designed, randomized studies with large enough sample sizes are warranted.
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- Dan Yu
- Shanghai YangZhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Shanghai Sunshine Rehabilitation Center), School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Rehabilitation Technology, Fujian Putian Health School, Putian, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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Pauli E, Debecker I, Hund-Georgiadis M. Functional independence and agitation outcomes following inpatient rehabilitation after structural brain injury: A retrospective cohort study. Neuropsychol Rehabil 2024:1-18. [PMID: 38502714 DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2024.2328871] [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: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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The study's purpose was to analyze outcomes of patients with severe behavioural disturbances after acquired brain injury (ABI) in order to identify predictors of discharge destination from a specialized unit (SU) of a Swiss neurorehabilitation facility. Retrospective analysis of 85 patients. Potential predictors of the main outcome discharge destination were assessed with a correlation analysis. The Agitation Behaviour Scale (ABS), Functional Independence Measure (FIM), length of stay (LOS) and pre-living situation were tested in a logistic regression analysis. Twenty-nine patients were institutionalized and 56 patients went home. Discharge destination was significantly correlated to ABS score at discharge from SU (rs = -.33, p = .002), total FIM score on admission to the SU (rs = .25, p = .022), total FIM score at discharge from the SU (rs = .37, p < .001), LOS at the SU (rs = -.36, p = .001), and LOS after discharge of the SU (rs = .36, p = .001). Multivariate analysis showed that FIM scores at discharge (OR = 1.03, p = .008), and LOS at SU (OR = 0.98, p = .017) predicted discharge destination significantly. FIM or LOS may be important predictors in planning discharge destination in patients with severe behavioural disturbances. Further prospective studies are critically needed to better understand the complexity of interactions amongst important predictive factors.
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- Elena Pauli
- REHAB Basel, Clinic for Neurorehabilitation and Paraplegiology, Basel, Switzerland
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- REHAB Basel, Clinic for Neurorehabilitation and Paraplegiology, Basel, Switzerland
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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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Grieb EJ, Schmid AA, Riggs NR, Stephens JA. Executive Function After Yoga: Adults With Acquired Brain Injury-A Pilot Study. Am J Occup Ther 2024; 78:7802180130. [PMID: 38407977 DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2024.050403] [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: 02/28/2024] Open
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IMPORTANCE Acquired brain injury (ABI) may result in deficits in executive function (EF), which affects engagement in occupations. OBJECTIVE To explore the impact of group yoga on EF in people with ABI. DESIGN Single-arm pilot study with preyoga assessments and postyoga assessments (after 8 wk of yoga). SETTING Yoga classes and assessments were completed within university buildings on a college campus. PARTICIPANTS Twelve participants with chronic ABI (>6 mo post-ABI) were recruited through convenience and purposive strategies from the local community. INTERVENTION An 8-wk adaptive group yoga intervention was provided by an adaptive yoga specialist. Yoga classes were 60 min and occurred once per week. OUTCOMES AND MEASURES EF was assessed before and after the yoga intervention using the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult Version (BRIEF-A) self-report form. Normative data were analyzed with paired sample t tests. RESULTS Nine participants completed all study procedures. Results from paired sample t tests showed significant improvements on the Behavioral Regulation Index of the BRIEF-A (p = .046). No significant improvements were found on individual EF scales, the Metacognition Index, or the Global Executive Composite (ps > .05). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Group-based yoga may improve some aspects of EF for adults with chronic ABI; however, further research with larger sample sizes is needed. Plain-Language Summary: Yoga, an intervention increasingly used in occupational therapy practice, may be beneficial in improving behavioral regulation (an executive function) for adults with acquired brain injury.
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- Emily J Grieb
- Emily J. Grieb, MS, OTR, is Occupational Therapist, Peaks & Bounds, Inc., Fort Collins, CO. At the time this research was completed, Grieb was Occupational Therapy Student, Department of Occupational Therapy, Colorado State University, Fort Collins;
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- Arlene A. Schmid, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, is Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
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- Nathaniel R. Riggs, PhD, is Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
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- Jaclyn A. Stephens, PhD, OTR, is Associate Professor, Department of Health and Exercise Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
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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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Tabet S, Laguë-Beauvais M, Francoeur C, Sheehan A, Abouassaly M, Marcoux J, Dagher JH, Ursulet A, Colucci E, de Guise E. Longitudinal recovery of executive functions and social participation prediction following traumatic brain injury. APPLIED NEUROPSYCHOLOGY. ADULT 2024; 31:134-143. [PMID: 34807801 DOI: 10.1080/23279095.2021.2002866] [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: 06/13/2023]
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There is heterogeneity across studies and a lack of knowledge about recovery of EFs over time following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Also, EFs are associated with functional outcome, but there is still a gap in knowledge concerning the association between EFs and social participation following TBI. For this reason, we aim to (1) measure the recovery of the three executive function subcomponents of Miyake's model, namely flexibility, updating and inhibition between the acute phase (T1) and 6 months post TBI (T2) and (2) measure the relationship between EFs and social participation after TBI. Thus, a prospective longitudinal study that included 75 patients with TBI (mild and moderate-severe) and 50 patients with orthopedic injuries (controls) without brain damage was carried out. An extensive EFs test battery was administered at T1 and T2 whereas the Mayo-Portland Adaptability Inventory-4 (MPAI-4) was administered only at T2. In contrast with the controls, both TBI groups improved significantly between T1 and T2 on WMS-III Mental Control test (MC) and the D-KEFS Category Switching Condition of the Verbal Fluency task (SVF). Results also showed a simple time effect for the WAIS-IV Digit span and the Hayling tests. Moreover, there was an association between the SVF test and social participation (MPAI-4) at T2. In conclusion, the MC and SVF tests were found to be the best tools for measuring recovery of EFs following TBI. The SVF test was the most likely measure of EFs to give the neuropsychologist an idea of the patient's social participation.
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- Sabrina Tabet
- Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal, Laval, Canada
- Centre de recherche interdisciplinaire en réadaptation du Montréal métropolitain (CRIR) , Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal, Laval, Canada
- Traumatic brain Injury Program, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal, Laval, Canada
- Centre de recherche interdisciplinaire en réadaptation du Montréal métropolitain (CRIR) , Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal, Laval, Canada
- Centre de recherche interdisciplinaire en réadaptation du Montréal métropolitain (CRIR) , Montreal, Canada
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- Traumatic brain Injury Program, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Canada
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- Traumatic brain Injury Program, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Canada
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- Centre de recherche interdisciplinaire en réadaptation du Montréal métropolitain (CRIR) , Montreal, Canada
- Traumatic brain Injury Program, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Canada
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, McGill University Health Centre-Montreal General Hospital, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal, Laval, Canada
- Centre de recherche interdisciplinaire en réadaptation du Montréal métropolitain (CRIR) , Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal, Laval, Canada
- Centre de recherche interdisciplinaire en réadaptation du Montréal métropolitain (CRIR) , Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal, Laval, Canada
- Centre de recherche interdisciplinaire en réadaptation du Montréal métropolitain (CRIR) , Montreal, Canada
- Research Institute-McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Canada
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Blause S, Tirelli E, Wauquiez G, Raffard S, Didone V, Willems S. What Information Do Neuropsychologists Use to Guide their Clinical Decisions? A Survey on Knowledge and Application of Evidence-Based Practice in a French-Speaking Population. Arch Clin Neuropsychol 2024; 39:140-156. [PMID: 37551122 DOI: 10.1093/arclin/acad057] [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: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Evidence-based practice (EBP) is an approach that encourages clinicians to base their practice on evidence to improve the quality of patient care and reduce uncertainty in their clinical decisions. However, the state of knowledge and practice of neuropsychologists in French-speaking countries is still unknown. This study aimed to find out what these neuropsychologists know about EBP and whether they use it. METHOD A questionnaire with 39 questions for French-speaking neuropsychologists was distributed. The questions focused on neuropsychologists' knowledge and use of EBP and information that guide their clinical decisions. RESULTS A total of 392 respondents started the survey. The data show that only 35% correctly defined EBP and there was confusion between this practice and the strict use of research data. In practice, their decisions are influenced by multiple factors, including the patient's difficulties and advice from peers. Regarding the research, a significant proportion of the sample stated that they did not search the scientific literature frequently. Barriers to accessing scientific information and ineffective article-reading behavior were highlighted. CONCLUSION A lack of knowledge of EBP among French-speaking neuropsychologists was observed. Furthermore, the factors influencing their decision-making do not clearly fit the definitions of EBP. Information-seeking behaviors show several weaknesses and barriers to the integration of scientific evidence into practice. These results are like those of other studies conducted among psychologists or in other health professions. We will discuss possible courses of action that could be implemented to improve the knowledge and use of EBP.
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- Sacha Blause
- Department of Psychology, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Psychology, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Rehabilitation Centre, University Hospital Centre Dijon, Dijon, France
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- Department of Psychology, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Psychology, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Psychology, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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Fleming J, Prescott S, Claridge L, Doig E, Copley A, Finch E, Kerr C, Henry J. Capacity building for providers of cognitive rehabilitation in Queensland: a needs analysis survey. BRAIN IMPAIR 2024; 25:IB23062. [PMID: 38566286 DOI: 10.1071/ib23062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Background Cognitive rehabilitation of people with traumatic brain injury is a complex and challenging area of practice. Practitioners working in cognitive rehabilitation require ongoing training to stay abreast of new research and best practice interventions. A needs analysis was conducted to inform the development of a capacity building program for cognitive rehabilitation providers. Methods A cross-sectional online survey of providers of cognitive rehabilitation services in Queensland collected data on demographic information, perceptions of knowledge, skills and confidence in cognitive rehabilitation, previously completed training, desired training opportunities and delivery methods, and barriers and facilitators to engaging in training. Results The 103 respondents included 67 occupational therapists, 17 speech pathologists, 12 psychologists and seven social workers with a broad range of practice experience. Participants perceived a need for further training, with executive function and functional cognition the most desired topics. The number of topics previously trained on was significantly correlated with levels of knowledge, skills and confidence (P Conclusion Cognitive rehabilitation providers in Queensland reported a need for further training, delivered flexibly, with a focus on managing complex cognitive impairments.
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- Jennifer Fleming
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; and Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS) Education and Research Alliance, The University of Queensland and Metro North Health, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; and Speech Pathology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Qld, Australia; and Research and Innovation, West Moreton Health, Ipswich, Qld, Australia
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- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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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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Kostyuk GP, Tkhostov AS, Skvortsov AA, Kovyazina MS, Kurmyshev MV, Gusev AN, Andryushenko AV, Varako NA, Savilov VB, Kremlev AE, Osipova NG. [Dynamics of cognitive functions using the rehabilitation program of cognitive training]. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 2024; 124:102-112. [PMID: 38884436 DOI: 10.17116/jnevro2024124051102] [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: 06/18/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To study the efficiency of the neuropsychological rehabilitation of patients with mild cognitive impairments. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study included 103 elderly people, aged 59 to 88 years, including 90 women and 13 men with subjective complaints of memory loss (ICD-10: F06.70; F06.71; F06.78; F06.79). Participants were divided into experimental group (n=43) and comparison group (n=42). The estimated impact was the rehabilitation program «The psychosocial therapy and neurocognitive rehabilitation of elderly patients with cognitive impairments», within which the principle of complex stimulation of various parameters of the cognitive sphere was used in rehabilitation work with patients in the experimental group in accordance with the «Memory Clinic» program. The study was conducted using randomized, equalized comparison groups, and the principle of «triple-blind» research. Non-parametric statistics (SPSS) methods were used to assess differences. RESULTS A significant difference between the comparison and experimental groups has been identified, primarily in relation to high-level mental processes associated with the function of the third structural-functional block according to A.R. Luria. After the training, the number of correct answers significantly increased (t(42)=-2.67, p<0.001) in the experimental group, while in the comparison group the indicator did not change (t(41)=0.50, p=0.617). The number of false alarms in the experimental group decreased significantly (t(42)=2.13, p=0.039). CONCLUSION The results confirm the leading role of these processes in the hierarchy of mental functions, which suggests that they should primarily be targets of rehabilitation interventions.
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- G P Kostyuk
- Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
- Alexeev Psychiatric Hospital no. 1 of the Department of Health of Moscow, Moscow, Russia
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- Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
- Psychological Institute of the Russian Academy of Education, Moscow, Russia
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- National Research University Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia
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- Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
- Psychological Institute of the Russian Academy of Education, Moscow, Russia
- Scientific Center of Neurology, Institute of Neurorehabilitation and Restorative Technologies, Moscow, Russia
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- Alexeev Psychiatric Hospital no. 1 of the Department of Health of Moscow, Moscow, Russia
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- Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
- Alexeev Psychiatric Hospital no. 1 of the Department of Health of Moscow, Moscow, Russia
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- Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
- Psychological Institute of the Russian Academy of Education, Moscow, Russia
- Scientific Center of Neurology, Institute of Neurorehabilitation and Restorative Technologies, Moscow, Russia
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- Alexeev Psychiatric Hospital no. 1 of the Department of Health of Moscow, Moscow, Russia
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- Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- Alexeev Psychiatric Hospital no. 1 of the Department of Health of Moscow, Moscow, Russia
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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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Tomaszewski Farias S, Fox J, Dulaney H, Chan M, Namboodiri S, Harvey DJ, Weakley A, Rahman S, Luna C, Beech BF, Campbell L, Schmitter-Edgecombe M. Memory support training and lifestyle modifications to promote healthy aging in persons at risk for Alzheimer's disease: a digital application supported intervention (Brain Boosters). BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:881. [PMID: 38129775 PMCID: PMC10740219 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04574-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: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Evidence-based interventions to protect against cognitive decline among older adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) are urgently needed. Rehabilitation approaches to support memory and behavioral/lifestyle interventions are recognized as promising strategies for preserving or improving cognitive health, although few previous interventions have combined both approaches. This paper describes the protocol of the Brain Boosters intervention, which synergistically combines training in compensatory and healthy lifestyle behaviors and supports implementation and tracking of new behaviors with a digital application. METHODS The study utilizes a single-site, single-blinded, randomized controlled design to compare a structured lifestyle and compensatory aid intervention to an education-only self-guided intervention. We plan to enroll 225 community-dwelling adults (25% from underrepresented groups) aged 65 + who endorse subjective cognitive decline (SCD) and low baseline levels of healthy lifestyle behaviors. Both interventions will be administered in group format, consisting of 15 two-hour classes that occur weekly for ten weeks and taper to bi-monthly and monthly, for an intervention duration of 6 months. Participants in both interventions will receive education about a variety of memory support strategies and healthy lifestyle behaviors, focusing on physical and cognitive activity and stress management. The structured intervention will also receive support in adopting new behaviors and tracking set goals aided by the Electronic Memory and Management Aid (EMMA) digital application. Primary outcomes include global cognition (composite of memory, attention, and executive function tests) and everyday function (Everyday Cognition Questionnaire). Data will be collected at baseline and outcome visits, at approximately 6, 12, and 18 months. Qualitative interviews, self-report surveys (e.g., indicators of self-determination, health literacy) and EMMA data metrics will also be used to identify what components of the intervention are most effective and for whom they work. DISCUSSION Successful project completion will provide valuable information about how individuals with SCD respond to a compensation and preventative lifestyle intervention assisted by a digital application, including an understanding of factors that may impact outcomes, treatment uptake, and adherence. The work will also inform development, scaling, and personalization of future interventions that can delay disability in individuals at risk for ADRD. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov. (NCT05027789, posted 8/30/2021).
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- Department of Neurology, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of California, Davis, Davis, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Washington State University, Pullman, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Washington State University, Pullman, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Washington State University, Pullman, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, USA
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Vardy JL, Pond GR, Bell ML, Renton C, Dixon A, Dhillon HM. A randomised controlled trial evaluating two cognitive rehabilitation approaches for cancer survivors with perceived cognitive impairment. J Cancer Surviv 2023; 17:1583-1595. [PMID: 36241767 PMCID: PMC9568997 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-022-01261-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Up to 70% of survivors report cognitive symptoms after chemotherapy. We compared two cognitive rehabilitation programs to a control group in cancer survivors. METHODS Study population were adult cancer survivors with cognitive symptoms 6-60 months after adjuvant chemotherapy. Participants randomised to: Attention Process Training (APT), Compensatory Strategy Training (CST), or control group. Active interventions comprised 6-week, 2-h/week small group sessions. ASSESSMENTS pre- and post-intervention, 6- and 12-months later. Primary outcome was change in cognitive symptoms (FACT-COG-PCI subscale) between baseline and post-intervention. Secondary endpoints included objective neuropsychological performance, Functional Impact Assessment (FIA), patient-reported outcome measures, and associations. Analyses were on an intention-to-treat basis. Analysis of covariance mixed models were used for continuous outcomes. RESULTS Sixty-five participants were randomised (APT n = 21; CST n = 24; controls n = 20): 94% breast cancer, median age 54. Median time since chemotherapy 20.7 months. FACT-COG-PCI, clinical neuropsychological T-scores, and FIA improved in all groups over time, but no significant differences between arms. On mean neuropsychological T-scores 19/65 (29%) were impaired at baseline; post-intervention impairment controls 31.3%, CST 16.7%, APT 20.0%. On FIA at baseline, nine were impaired; this decreased to three post-intervention (one/group). FACT-COG-PCI was weakly associated with neuropsychological tests (rho = 0.24, p = 0.051) at baseline, and had no association with FIA. Neuropsychological total mean T-score was moderately positively associated with FIA (rho = 0.37, p = 0.003). CONCLUSION There were no significant differences between intervention groups and controls using linear mixed models adjusted for baseline scores. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Cognitive symptoms and neuropsychological test scores improve over time.
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- Janette L Vardy
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
- Concord Cancer Centre, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
- Centre for Medical Psychology & Evidence-Based Decision-Making, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
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- Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Centre for Medical Psychology & Evidence-Based Decision-Making, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Medical Psychology & Evidence-Based Decision-Making, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Medical Psychology & Evidence-Based Decision-Making, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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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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Zhu D, Al Mahmud A, Liu W. Digital storytelling intervention to enhance social connections and participation for people with mild cognitive impairment: a research protocol. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1217323. [PMID: 37886113 PMCID: PMC10599142 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1217323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Introduction Interventions utilizing the principles of digital storytelling can improve cognitive ability by cultivating positive emotions and framing a new way to enhance social participation among people with mild cognitive impairment. However, existing research has understudied group-based storytelling, focusing instead on building individual stories and connections with family and friends. In response to this research gap, this paper proposes co-designing a digital storytelling intervention for people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) to enhance their social participation and build meaningful connections. Methods We will conduct two co-design workshops with people with MCI (n = 12), their caregivers (n = 4-12), and therapists (n = 5) in Beijing, China, to facilitate the co-development of the digital storytelling application. During the first workshop, we will utilize card sorting and voting to define potential facilitators of social participation, identifying the abilities people with MCI want to improve through storytelling. During the second workshop, we will build on these findings to facilitate people with MCI and their caregivers to visualize the interfaces. After reflexive thematic analysis of the co-design workshops, we will develop a digital storytelling application and test its usability and efficacy among people with MCI and therapists, respectively. A single-blinded field test will be conducted with 20 community-dwelling adults with MCI (Age: 65+). The testing will consist of an intervention group of 10 participants who use the co-designed digital storytelling intervention and a control group of 10 participants who will not use the co-designed intervention on the waiting list. The intervention period will extend over 7 weeks, with individual intervention sessions lasting 30 min. We will evaluate its efficacy in terms of social participation, social connectedness, self-efficacy, subjective sense of happiness, and user experience of people with MCI. Discussion This study will examine an innovative digital storytelling intervention to enhance social participation among people with MCI. This study is expected to advance the concept of community-centric social groups in social health service contexts by integrating technological solutions with the self-identified needs and lived experiences of people with MCI, increasing the motivation of people with MCI to cultivate social participation. Ethics and dissemination Swinburne University of Technology's Human Research Ethics Committee gave ethics approval for this research (Approval Number: 20226525-11105; Date: 26/09/2022). Our findings shall be reported in peer-reviewed journal articles and at relevant conferences.
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- Di Zhu
- School of Design and Architecture, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, Australia
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Applied Experimental Psychology, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Psychology Education (Beijing Normal University), Faculty of Psychology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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- School of Design and Architecture, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, Australia
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Applied Experimental Psychology, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Psychology Education (Beijing Normal University), Faculty of Psychology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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Wauters LD, Croot K, Dial HR, Duffy JR, Grasso SM, Kim E, Schaffer Mendez K, Ballard KJ, Clark HM, Kohley L, Murray LL, Rogalski EJ, Figeys M, Milman L, Henry ML. Behavioral Treatment for Speech and Language in Primary Progressive Aphasia and Primary Progressive Apraxia of Speech: A Systematic Review. Neuropsychol Rev 2023:10.1007/s11065-023-09607-1. [PMID: 37792075 DOI: 10.1007/s11065-023-09607-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) and primary progressive apraxia of speech (PPAOS) are neurodegenerative syndromes characterized by progressive decline in language or speech. There is a growing number of studies investigating speech-language interventions for PPA/PPAOS. An updated systematic evaluation of the treatment evidence is warranted to inform best clinical practice and guide future treatment research. We systematically reviewed the evidence for behavioral treatment for speech and language in this population. Reviewed articles were published in peer-reviewed journals through 31 May 2021. We evaluated level of evidence, reporting quality, and risk of bias using a modified version of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Levels of Evidence, an appraisal point system, additional reporting quality and internal/external validity items, and, as appropriate, the Single Case Experimental Design Scale or the Physiotherapy Evidence Database - PsycBITE Rating Scale for Randomized and Non-Randomized Controlled Trials. Results were synthesized using quantitative summaries and narrative review. A total of 103 studies reported treatment outcomes for 626 individuals with PPA; no studies used the diagnostic label PPAOS. Most studies evaluated interventions for word retrieval. The highest-quality evidence was provided by 45 experimental and quasi-experimental studies (16 controlled group studies, 29 single-subject designs). All (k = 45/45) reported improvement on a primary outcome measure; most reported generalization (k = 34/43), maintenance (k = 34/39), or social validity (k = 17/19) of treatment for at least one participant. The available evidence supports speech-language intervention for persons with PPA; however, treatment for PPAOS awaits systematic investigation. Implications and limitations of the evidence and the review are discussed.
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- Lisa D Wauters
- Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, 2504A Whitis Ave. (A1100), 78712, Austin, TX, USA
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- School of Psychology, University of Sydney, 2006, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 77204, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Division of Speech Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55902, USA
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- Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, 2504A Whitis Ave. (A1100), 78712, Austin, TX, USA
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- US Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, T6G 2R3, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine & Health and Brain & Mind Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- Department of Neurology, Division of Speech Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55902, USA
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- Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, 2504A Whitis Ave. (A1100), 78712, Austin, TX, USA
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- School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Western University, London, ON, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, 60611, Chicago, IL, USA
- Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, 60611, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2R3, Canada
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- Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education, Utah State University, Logan, UT, 84322, USA
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- Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, University of Texas at Austin, 2504A Whitis Ave. (A1100), 78712, Austin, TX, USA.
- Department of Neurology, Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, 78712, Austin, TX, USA.
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Ghosh M, Hamer O, Hill JE. The Rehabilitation of Cognitive Impairment Following Stroke: A Commentary on a Systematic Review. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE NURSING 2023; 19:S6-S10. [PMID: 38812879 PMCID: PMC7616031 DOI: 10.12968/bjnn.2023.19.sup5.s6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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Stroke is regarded as one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Cognitive impairment occurs in nearly 60% of stroke survivors. Despite the high prevalence and significant impact on post-stroke functioning, there remains a lack of clarity regarding effective interventions to support rehabilitation of cognitive impairment. This article critically appraises a systematic review which assessed the effectiveness of interventions to improve clinical outcomes associated with cognition for adults, post-onset of stroke. Commentary on O'Donoghue M, Leahy S, Boland P, Galvin R, McManus J, Hayes S. Rehabilitation of cognitive deficits poststroke: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Stroke. 2022;53(5):1700–1710. 10.1161/strokeaha.121.034218
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- M Ghosh
- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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- University of Central Lancashire
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- University of Central Lancashire
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Hulst HE, Dobryakova E, Costa SL, Donkers SJ. Editorial: Cognitive rehabilitation: a multidisciplinary approach. FRONTIERS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES 2023; 4:1268531. [PMID: 37732288 PMCID: PMC10507465 DOI: 10.3389/fresc.2023.1268531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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- Hanneke E. Hulst
- Health-, Medical-, and Neuropsychology Unit, Institute of Psychology, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research, Kessler Foundation, East Hanover, NJ, United States
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- Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research, Kessler Foundation, East Hanover NJ, United States
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Salatino A, Zavattaro C, Gammeri R, Cirillo E, Piatti ML, Pyasik M, Serra H, Pia L, Geminiani G, Ricci R. Virtual reality rehabilitation for unilateral spatial neglect: A systematic review of immersive, semi-immersive and non-immersive techniques. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2023; 152:105248. [PMID: 37247829 DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2023.105248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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INTRODUCTION In recent decades, new virtual reality (VR)-based protocols have been proposed for the rehabilitation of Unilateral Spatial Neglect (USN), a debilitating disorder of spatial awareness. However, it remains unclear which type of VR protocol and level of VR immersion can maximize the clinical benefits. To answer these questions, we conducted a systematic review of the use of VR for the rehabilitation of USN. METHOD Studies between 2000 and 2022 that met the inclusion criteria were classified according to their research design and degree of immersion (non-immersive, NIVR; semi-immersive, SIVR; immersive, IVR). RESULTS A total of 375 studies were identified, of which 26 met the inclusion criteria. Improvements were found in 84.6% of the reviewed studies: 85.7% used NIVR, 100% used SIVR and 55.6% used IVR. However, only 42.3% of them included a control group and only 19.2% were randomized control trials (RCT). CONCLUSION VR protocols may offer new opportunities for USN rehabilitation, although further RCTs are needed to validate their clinical efficacy.
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- Adriana Salatino
- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Verdi 10, 10124 Turin, Italy; SAN Lab (Space Attention and Action), Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Verdi 10, 10124 Turin, Italy; Department of Life Sciences, Royal Military Academy, Hobbema 8, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Verdi 10, 10124 Turin, Italy; SAN Lab (Space Attention and Action), Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Verdi 10, 10124 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Verdi 10, 10124 Turin, Italy; SAN Lab (Space Attention and Action), Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Verdi 10, 10124 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Verdi 10, 10124 Turin, Italy; SAN Lab (Space Attention and Action), Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Verdi 10, 10124 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Verdi 10, 10124 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Verdi 10, 10124 Turin, Italy; SAMBA (SpAtial, Motor and Bodily Awareness) Research Group, Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Verdi, 10, 10124 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Verdi 10, 10124 Turin, Italy; SAN Lab (Space Attention and Action), Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Verdi 10, 10124 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Verdi 10, 10124 Turin, Italy; SAMBA (SpAtial, Motor and Bodily Awareness) Research Group, Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Verdi, 10, 10124 Turin, Italy; NIT - Neuroscience Institute of Turin, Via Verdi, 8, 10124 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Verdi 10, 10124 Turin, Italy; NIT - Neuroscience Institute of Turin, Via Verdi, 8, 10124 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Verdi 10, 10124 Turin, Italy; SAN Lab (Space Attention and Action), Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Via Verdi 10, 10124 Turin, Italy; NIT - Neuroscience Institute of Turin, Via Verdi, 8, 10124 Turin, Italy.
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Moya-Higueras J, Solé-Puiggené M, Vita-Barrull N, Estrada-Plana V, Guzmán N, Arias S, Garcia X, Ayesa-Arriola R, March-Llanes J. Just Play Cognitive Modern Board and Card Games, It's Going to Be Good for Your Executive Functions: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Children at Risk of Social Exclusion. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:1492. [PMID: 37761453 PMCID: PMC10527566 DOI: 10.3390/children10091492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Modern board and card games are usually used for leisure. Few studies have focused on the type of game played in vulnerable populations. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to test the effectiveness of playing modern board and card games to enhance updating, inhibition, and flexibility in children at risk of social exclusion using games that activated specific basic executive functions. We developed a quadruple-blind randomized clinical trial during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sixty-eight participants (7-12 years old) were divided into two experimental groups: 35 children played games that directly activated basic executive functions, and 33 played games that directly triggered other cognitive domains. The primary statistical analysis consisted of mixed models. We found significant time effects in cognitive flexibility and inhibition and, to a lesser extent, in working memory in both gaming groups. We analyzed the cognitive profile of the games and found that all the games activated basic executive functions significantly, irrespective of the experimental group. Therefore, it is possible that playing any type of modern board and card game (excluding games with a high incidence of luck) could be beneficial for children at risk of social exclusion.
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- Jorge Moya-Higueras
- Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work, Faculty of Education, Psychology and Social Work, University of Lleida, 25001 Lleida, Spain; (M.S.-P.); (N.V.-B.); (V.E.-P.); (J.M.-L.)
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
- Institut de Desenvolupament Social i Territorial (INDEST), 25001 Lleida, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work, Faculty of Education, Psychology and Social Work, University of Lleida, 25001 Lleida, Spain; (M.S.-P.); (N.V.-B.); (V.E.-P.); (J.M.-L.)
- Institut de Desenvolupament Social i Territorial (INDEST), 25001 Lleida, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work, Faculty of Education, Psychology and Social Work, University of Lleida, 25001 Lleida, Spain; (M.S.-P.); (N.V.-B.); (V.E.-P.); (J.M.-L.)
- Institut de Desenvolupament Social i Territorial (INDEST), 25001 Lleida, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work, Faculty of Education, Psychology and Social Work, University of Lleida, 25001 Lleida, Spain; (M.S.-P.); (N.V.-B.); (V.E.-P.); (J.M.-L.)
- Institut de Desenvolupament Social i Territorial (INDEST), 25001 Lleida, Spain
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- Atención, Familia, Infancia, Mayores (AFIM21), 04005 Almería, Spain;
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- Asociación PROSEC Promotora Social, 25002 Lleida, Spain;
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
- Research Group on Mental Illnesses, Valdecilla Biomedical Research Institute (IDIVAL), 39011 Santander, Spain
- Department of Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, University of Cantabria, 39011 Santander, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work, Faculty of Education, Psychology and Social Work, University of Lleida, 25001 Lleida, Spain; (M.S.-P.); (N.V.-B.); (V.E.-P.); (J.M.-L.)
- Institut de Desenvolupament Social i Territorial (INDEST), 25001 Lleida, Spain
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Shin JH, Jeong E. Virtual reality-based music attention training for acquired brain injury: A protocol for randomized cross-over trial. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1192181. [PMID: 37638184 PMCID: PMC10450247 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1192181] [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: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Attention training is the primary step in the rehabilitation for patients with acquired brain injury (ABI). While active music performance has been reported to aid neural and functional recovery, its efficacy for patients with ABI remains uncertain due to methodological concerns. The purpose of the study is to develop a virtual reality-based music attention training (VR-MAT), which utilizes a visually guided, bilateral drumming in an immersive environment to train attention and executive functions. We also aims to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of the VR-MAT with a small sample size of participants (3-60 months after ABI, N = 20 approximately). Participants will be randomly assigned to either a waitlist control or music group, in which VR-MAT will take place five times weekly over 4 weeks (randomized crossover design). The evaluation of VR-MAT performance will include accuracy and response time in music responses. Neurocognitive outcome measures will be administered to quantify pre-post changes in attention, working memory, and executive functions. Additionally, functional near-infrared spectroscopy will be employed to explore the relationships between musical behavior, neurocognitive function, and neurophysiological responses.
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- Joon-Ho Shin
- Department of Rehabilitation, National Rehabilitation Center, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Music Therapy, Graduate School, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Zhu D, Al Mahmud A, Liu W. Social connections and participation among people with mild cognitive impairment: barriers and recommendations. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1188887. [PMID: 37476544 PMCID: PMC10356108 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1188887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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Objective Social connections and participation are essential for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to prevent the progression of cognitive decline and enhance their overall well-being. However, existing research has primarily focused on environmental barriers, overlooking personal factors and the interconnected nature of these barriers. Moreover, there is a lack of understanding regarding social connections and participation challenges specific to people with MCI in low- and middle-income countries. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the barriers that hinder social connections and participation among people with MCI in China and investigate opportunities to design appropriate supportive interventions. Methods Thirty-one people with MCI (13 males and 18 females; mean age = 82.74 years, SD = 7.69; mean MoCA score = 21.26, SD = 2.44) and 13 caregivers were recruited to attend focus groups. In addition, 10 therapists were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide. Focus groups and interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using a framework analysis approach. Results We found that the ability to build social connections among people with MCI is affected by mobility challenges, intensive grandparenting responsibilities, availability of suitable activities, and feelings of exclusion in a closed-minded community environment. Personal reasons, such as lower social efficacy, inability to find suitable social activities, and intensive family responsibilities, discourage people with MCI from social participation. The digital literacy of people with MCI depends on their motivation to learn and use digital tools; people with MCI who live in a community have a higher digital literacy than those living in care centers. The motivation to achieve digital literacy is affected by perceived benefits, costs of technology use, and social influence. Conclusion Multidimensional initiatives are needed to address barriers to social connections, participation, and technology adoption among individuals with MCI. This includes organizing and engaging in social activities, promoting awareness and education on the importance of social participation, and exploring technology-based interventions to improve memory and storytelling abilities. These efforts can create a supportive environment and empower individuals with MCI to participate actively in social interactions, enhancing their overall well-being.
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- Di Zhu
- Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, Australia
- Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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Tulliani N, Bye R, Bissett M, Coutts S, Liu KPY. The feasibility and acceptability of an app-based cognitive strategy training programme for older people. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2023; 9:109. [PMID: 37391842 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-023-01334-x] [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: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Increasing numbers of people are living with mild cognitive impairment in later life and seeking therapy to maintain cognition to remain as independent as possible in daily life. Based on a review of the literature, an app-based programme using perceptual-encoding strategies called Enhancing Memory in Daily Life (E-MinD Life) was developed. An expert panel reviewed the programme's appropriateness for older people with and without mild cognitive impairment. As part of the design process, the feasibility and acceptability of the E-MinD Life programme were then assessed in relation to its use by healthy older adults, with findings informing the application of the programme to older people with mild cognitive impairment in the future. METHODS Phase 1: The E-MinD Life programme was reviewed by an expert panel of occupational therapists. Experts rated the programme on a Likert scale and answered open-ended questions in relation to feasibility, clarity, and relevancy. Phase 2 involved field-testing the 9-week programme with a sample of nine healthy older people. Participants rated the acceptability of the programme on a Likert scale questionnaire. Data on recruitment rates and retention, and adherence and duration of sessions were collected to determine the feasibility of the programme. Responses to the Likert scale were analysed using descriptive statistics. Open-ended responses were categorised qualitatively using a constant comparative approach. RESULTS Phase 1: Experts indicated that the E-MinD Life programme was feasible and included relevant activities for community living. Although experts felt that an older user with mild NCD would be able to independently complete the programme, the qualitative analysis suggests formatting changes in future iterations of the programme to enhance visual clarity. Phase 2: All participants completed the 9-week programme. The average number of self-administered sessions attempted over the 9-week period was 13.44 (SD = 6.73) out of 18 scheduled sessions. Overall, most participants found the programme relevant, logical and easy to understand, and perceived it to be effective for functional cognitive problems. CONCLUSION The E-MinD Life programme shows promise for inclusion into trial designs to determine the effectiveness of the cognitive strategy programme for older people with and without cognitive impairment. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03430401. Registered 1 February 2018.
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- Nikki Tulliani
- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, NSW, Penrith, Australia.
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- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, NSW, Penrith, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, QLD, Gold Coast, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, NSW, Penrith, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, NSW, Penrith, Australia
- Translation Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
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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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Cheng A, Tsow R, Schmidt J. Understanding the Barriers of Implementing a Self-Awareness Assessment in Occupational Therapy Practice within a Brain Injury Population: An Exploratory Study. Occup Ther Int 2023; 2023:3933995. [PMID: 37265857 PMCID: PMC10232193 DOI: 10.1155/2023/3933995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023] Open
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Background Self-awareness is seldom formally assessed by occupational therapists among individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, impaired self-awareness is prevalent and has a significant impact on rehabilitation outcomes. There is a need to understand clinician perspectives on self-awareness assessments and promote evidence-based practice in clinical settings. Aims (1) Explore how an education session impacts knowledge and use of self-awareness assessments in occupational therapists working with people with TBI; (2) Understand the barriers that occupational therapists experience when assessing self-awareness in clinical practice. Materials and Methods A single-group pre-post session design with an integrated knowledge translation approach was used. Occupational therapists working in neurorehabilitation were recruited from two rehabilitation centres through convenience sampling. Participants completed questionnaires before, after, and three months following an education session about the Self-Awareness of Deficits (SADI) assessment. Results 14 occupational therapists participated in this study. A statistically significant increase in knowledge and confidence in using the SADI was observed both post-session and at 3-month follow-up. Conclusion Targeted and ongoing education promotes confidence and knowledge retention among occupational therapists. Further research should explore strategies to promote behaviour change. Significance. The barriers identified in this study can provide insights for knowledge translation across clinical contexts.
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- Anika Cheng
- Graduate Program in Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Canada
- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Canada
- Rehabilitation Research Program, GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of British Columbia, Canada
- Rehabilitation Research Program, GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, Canada
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De Luca R, Bonanno M, Marra A, Rifici C, Pollicino P, Caminiti A, Castorina MV, Santamato A, Quartarone A, Calabrò RS. Can Virtual Reality Cognitive Rehabilitation Improve Executive Functioning and Coping Strategies in Traumatic Brain Injury? A Pilot Study. Brain Sci 2023; 13:brainsci13040578. [PMID: 37190543 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13040578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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Executive dysfunction is among the most common and disabling facets of cognitive impairment following traumatic brain injury (TBI), and may include deficits in reasoning, planning, mental flexibility, some aspects of attention and orientation, awareness and behavior. Rehabilitation programs based on cognitive-behavioral approaches to retrain planning and problem-solving and other executive deficits may improve such cognitive dysfunction. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of non-immersive virtual reality-based training to improve executive abilities and to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in patients with TBI. Twenty patients with moderate to severe TBI were enrolled at our Neurorehabilitation Unit and divided to receive either the standard cognitive training or the virtual reality (VR) based cognitive training using the virtual reality rehabilitation system (VRRS-Evo). Each group received the same amount of rehabilitative training, including ROT (Reality Orientation Therapy) and Executive Training (ET), but using a different approach, i.e., a paper and pencil and an advanced approach. All patients were evaluated with a specific psychometric battery before (T0) and after the end (T1) of each program. Comparing pre- and post- treatment scores, in the VR-CT group, we found statistically significant differences in all administered outcome measures for cognitive and executive functioning, i.e., MoCA (p < 0.005), FAB (p < 0.005), TMT-A (p < 0.005), TMT-B (p < 0.005), TMT-BA (p < 0.001), and mood, i.e., HRS-D (p < 0.008). In the Conventional cognitive training (C-CT) group, we found a significant improvement only in MoCA (p < 0.03), FAB (p < 0.02) and in TMT-BA (p < 0.01). Coping strategies also improved, with better results in the VR-CT group. Our results suggest that VR rehabilitation, using the VRRS system, may be a valuable and motivational approach to improve visuo-executive abilities and coping strategies as well as mood in chronic TBI patients.
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- Rosaria De Luca
- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino Pulejo", 98123 Messina, Italy
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino Pulejo", 98123 Messina, Italy
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino Pulejo", 98123 Messina, Italy
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino Pulejo", 98123 Messina, Italy
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino Pulejo", 98123 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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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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CanCOG ®: Cultural Adaptation of the Evidence-Based UCLA Cognitive Rehabilitation Intervention Program for Cancer Survivors in Portugal. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11010141. [PMID: 36611601 PMCID: PMC9819200 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11010141] [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: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Cognitive difficulties are highly prevalent and negatively impact cancer survivors' quality of life. The UCLA Cognitive Rehabilitation Intervention Program (in short, UCLA program) is an evidence-based intervention developed and tested in the US to address the cognitive complaints of cancer survivors. Since there are no cognitive rehabilitation programs available for Portuguese cancer-related settings, this study aimed to culturally adapt the UCLA program to Portugal. Nine steps were implemented for this cultural adaptation: needs assessment, initial contacts, translation, cultural adaptation, independent review by a panel of experts (n = 6), focus group discussions with cancer survivors (n = 11), systematization of inputs and improvement of the final materials, fidelity check, and preliminary acceptability assessment. The findings suggested that changes to the original materials were needed. A Portuguese name, "CanCOG®-Reabilitação Cognitiva no Cancro" (in English "CanCOG®-Cognitive Rehabilitation in Cancer"), and a logo were created to make it more memorable and appealing for the Portuguese population. The language was adjusted to ensure content accessibility and semantic and conceptual equivalence. Finally, references to several cultural aspects, such as habits, customs, and traditions, were adapted to fit the new cultural context. The UCLA program may be a promising tool to help alleviate the cognitive difficulties reported by cancer survivors in different cultural contexts. Future research is needed to confirm the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of its Portuguese version, "CanCOG®-Reabilitação Cognitiva no Cancro".
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Panovka P, Salman Y, Hel-Or H, Rosenblum S, Toglia J, Josman N, Adamit T. Using machine learning to modify and enhance the daily living questionnaire. Digit Health 2023; 9:20552076231169818. [PMID: 37124330 PMCID: PMC10134182 DOI: 10.1177/20552076231169818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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The Daily Living Questionnaire (DLQ) constitutes one of a number of functional cognitive measures, commonly employed in a range of medical and rehabilitation settings. One of the drawbacks of the DLQ is its length which poses an obstacle to conducting efficient and widespread screening of the public and which incurs inaccuracies due to the length and fatigue of the subjects. Objective This study aims to use Machine Learning (ML) to modify and abridge the DLQ without compromising its fidelity and accuracy. Method Participants were interviewed in two separate research studies conducted in the United States of America and Israel, and one unified file was created for ML analysis. An ML-based Computerized Adaptive Testing (ML-CAT) algorithm was applied to the DLQ database to create an adaptive testing instrument-with a shortened test form adapted to individual test scores. Results The ML-CAT approach was shown to reduce the number of tests required on average by 25% per individual when predicting each of the seven DLQ output scores independently and reduce by over 50% when predicting all seven scores concurrently using a single model. These results maintained an accuracy of 95% (5% error) across subject scores. The study pinpoints which DLQ items are more informative in predicting DLQ scores. Conclusions Applying the ML-CAT model can thus serve to modify, refine and even abridge the current DLQ, thereby enabling wider community screening while also enhancing clinical and research utility.
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- Peleg Panovka
- Department of Computer Science, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
- Hagit Hel-Or, Department of Computer Science, University of Haifa, Abba Khoushy Ave 199, Haifa 3498838, Israel.
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- School of Health and Natural Sciences, Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, USA
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
- Maccabi Health-Care Services, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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Jeffares I, Merriman NA, Doyle F, Horgan F, Hickey A. Designing stroke services for the delivery of cognitive rehabilitation: A qualitative study with stroke rehabilitation professionals. Neuropsychol Rehabil 2023; 33:24-47. [PMID: 34648412 DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2021.1977155] [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] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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This qualitative study explored the potential to deliver cognitive rehabilitation for post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI), with a specific focus on barriers and facilitators to its delivery from the perspective of Irish stroke rehabilitation professionals. Sixteen semi-structured interviews were completed with healthcare professionals in both hospital and community settings. The sample comprised physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, a stroke physician, a psychologist, a neuropsychologist, a speech and language therapist, a dietician, and a public health nurse. Interviews were audio-recorded and analysed in NVivo using inductive Thematic Analysis. Barriers and facilitators to the delivery of cognitive rehabilitation were identified and described under four key themes: (i) Cognitive screening; (ii) Cognitive rehabilitation: no one size fits all; (iii) Psychology: the lost dimension of stroke rehabilitation; and (iv) Joining the dots in the community. Staffing required to deliver cognitive rehabilitation for PSCI was highlighted as under-resourced in the Republic of Ireland. Inadequate resourcing of neuropsychology and stroke-related psychological services, in particular, has had negative implications for the delivery of cognitive rehabilitation. Stroke-specific cognitive rehabilitation expertise is virtually inaccessible in the community, highlighting an urgent need for investment in specialist rehabilitation teams to deliver cognitive rehabilitation in this setting.
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- Isabelle Jeffares
- Department of Health Psychology, Division of Population Health Sciences, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Health Psychology, Division of Population Health Sciences, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Health Psychology, Division of Population Health Sciences, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Physiotherapy, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Health Psychology, Division of Population Health Sciences, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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Nukari JM, Laasonen MR, Arkkila EP, Haapanen ML, Poutiainen ET. Goal attainment in individual and group-based neuropsychological interventions for young adults with dyslexia in a randomized controlled trial. APPLIED NEUROPSYCHOLOGY. ADULT 2022:1-11. [PMID: 36476247 DOI: 10.1080/23279095.2022.2137025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In this study, we investigated the outcome of goal attainment in individual and group-based neuropsychological intervention for young adults with dyslexia. Participants (N = 120) were randomly assigned to individual intervention, group intervention, or wait-list control group. Attainment of goals set personally before the intervention was evaluated after the intervention using Goal Attainment Scaling. The participants were asked to report the number of concrete changes made in their study or working habits at five months (after intervention or wait-list control time), at ten months, and 15 months post-interventions. Potential predictive factors for predicting goal attainment were evaluated including background and cognitive variables, self-reported psychological variables (mood, cognitive and behavioral strategies, self-esteem, quality of life), and self-reported behavioral variables (concrete changes made, time used to work on intervention matters). Based on the results, personal goals were, on average, met especially in individual intervention. Nearly 50% of goal attainment was explained by intervention type, behavioral and cognitive strategies, concrete changes made, cognitive capacity, and used time. Concrete changes, e.g., adopting new strategies and methods in study or working habits, were reported in both interventions and more than during the wait-list control period. The changes seemed long-lasting as fifteen months post-intervention, 76.4% reported still using the learned strategies. A structured and relatively short neuropsychological intervention for dyslexia in either individual or group format can lead to attaining pre-set personal goals and positive behavioral changes that can last up to over a year post-intervention.
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- Johanna M Nukari
- Rehabilitation Foundation, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Psychology and Logopedics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Logopedics, Philosophical Faculty, School of Humanities, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, Finland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Phoniatrics, Head and Neck Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Phoniatrics, Head and Neck Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Rehabilitation Foundation, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Psychology and Logopedics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Chiang HS, Motes M, Kraut M, Vanneste S, Hart J. High-definition transcranial direct current stimulation modulates theta response during a Go-NoGo task in traumatic brain injury. Clin Neurophysiol 2022; 143:36-47. [PMID: 36108520 PMCID: PMC10545365 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2022.08.015] [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: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE High Definition transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (HD-tDCS) has been shown to improve cognitive performance in individuals with chronic traumatic brain injury (TBI), although electrophysiological mechanisms remain unclear. METHODS Veterans with TBI underwent active anodal (N = 15) vs sham (N = 10) HD-tDCS targeting the pre-supplementary motor area (pre-SMA). A Go-NoGo task was conducted simultaneously with electroencephalography (EEG) at baseline and after intervention completion. RESULTS We found increased theta event-related spectral perturbation (ERSP) and inter-trial phase coherence (ITPC) during Go in the frontal midline electrodes overlying the pre-SMA after active HD-tDCS intervention, but not after sham. We also found increased theta phase coherence during Go between the frontal midline and left posterior regions after active HD-tDCS. A late increase in alpha-theta ERSP was found in the left central region after active HD-tDCS. Notably, lower baseline theta ERSP/ITPC in the frontal midline region predicted more post-intervention improvement in Go performance only in the active group. CONCLUSIONS There are local and interregional oscillatory changes in response to HD-tDCS modulation in chronic TBI. SIGNIFICANCE These findings may guide future research in utilizing EEG time-frequency metrics not only to measure interventional effects, but also in selecting candidates who may optimally respond to treatment.
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- Hsueh-Sheng Chiang
- Department of Neurology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390, USA; School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, The University of Texas at Dallas, 800 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080, USA.
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- School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, The University of Texas at Dallas, 800 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 601 N Caroline St, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
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- School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, The University of Texas at Dallas, 800 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080, USA; Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland.
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- Department of Neurology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390, USA; School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, The University of Texas at Dallas, 800 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080, USA.
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Executive Functions and Foreign Language Learning. Pediatr Rep 2022; 14:450-456. [PMID: 36412660 PMCID: PMC9680333 DOI: 10.3390/pediatric14040053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Executive functions (EFs) serve as an umbrella term to describe a set of higher-order cognitive abilities that include working memory, inhibitory control, cognitive flexibility, planning, reasoning, and problem-solving. Various studies suggest that foreign language learning likely promotes executive functions, but others suggest that executive functions could improve foreign language learning. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between executive functions and foreign language learning and how these processes could interact. The sample included 64 children from kindergarten, aged 4-5 years, with no documented neuropsychiatric disorders, and from the middle-high literacy group. They were divided into three groups based on the level of their knowledge of the foreign language. A significant effect of the group on the executive tasks is shown in the comparison of the groups. Children who belonged to a group that had advanced foreign language proficiency had better results in executive tasks. Our results suggest that the higher the level of foreign language proficiency, the higher the performance of the executive tasks. However, we do not know if there is a causal effect between these variables.
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Ko MH, Yoon JY, Jo YJ, Son MN, Kim DS, Kim GW, Won YH, Park SH, Seo JH, Kim YH. Home-Based Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation to Enhance Cognition in Stroke: Randomized Controlled Trial. Stroke 2022; 53:2992-3001. [PMID: 35975663 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.121.037629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a promising tool for improving post-stroke cognitive function. Home-based rehabilitation is increasingly required for patients with stroke, and additional benefits are expected if supplemented with remotely supervised tDCS (RS-tDCS). We evaluated the cognitive improvement effect and feasibility of RS-tDCS in patients with chronic stroke. METHODS Twenty-six patients with chronic stroke and cognitive impairment (Korean version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment [K-MoCA] score <26) were randomized into real and sham RS-tDCS groups and underwent concurrent computerized cognitive training and RS-tDCS. Patients and caregivers underwent training to ensure correct tDCS self-application, were monitored, and treated 5 d/wk for 4 weeks. We investigated several cognition tests including K-MoCA, Korean version of the Dementia Rating Scale-2, Korean-Boston Naming Test, Trail Making Test, Go/No Go, and Controlled Oral Word Association Test at the end of the training sessions and one month later. Repeated-measures ANOVA was used for comparison between the groups and within each group. The adherence rate of the appropriate RS-tDCS session was also investigated. RESULTS In within-group comparison, unlike the sham group, the real group showed significant improvement in K-MoCA (Preal=0.004 versus Psham=0.132), particularly in patients with lower baseline K-MoCA (K-MoCA10-17; Preal=0.001 versus Psham=0.835, K-MoCA18-25; Preal=0.060 versus Psham=0.064) or with left hemispheric lesions (left; Preal=0.010 versus Psham=0.454, right; Preal=0.106 versus Psham=0.128). In between-group comparison, a significant difference was observed in K-MoCA in the lower baseline K-MoCA subgroup (K-MoCA10-17; Ptime×group=0.048), but no significant difference was found in other cognitive tests. The adherence rate of successful application of the RS-tDCS was 98.4%, and no serious adverse effects were detected. CONCLUSIONS RS-tDCS is a safe and feasible rehabilitation modality for post-stroke cognitive dysfunction. Specifically, RS-tDCS is effective in patients with moderate cognitive decline. Additionally, these data demonstrate the potential to enhance home-based cognitive training, although significant differences were not consistently found in between-group comparisons; therefore, further larger studies are needed. REGISTRATION URL: https://cris.nih.go.kr; Unique identifier: KCT0003427.
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- Myoung-Hwan Ko
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Republic of Korea (M.-H.K., J.-Y.Y., D.-S.K., G.-W.K., Y.H.W., S.-H.P., J.-H.S.).,Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Republic of Korea (M.-H.K., Y.-J.J., D.-S.K., G.-W.K., Y.H.W., S.-H.P., J.-H.S.).,Translational Research & Clinical Trials Center for Medical Devices, Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Republic of Korea (M.-H.K., Y.-J.J., G.-W.K.)
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Republic of Korea (M.-H.K., J.-Y.Y., D.-S.K., G.-W.K., Y.H.W., S.-H.P., J.-H.S.).,Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Republic of Korea (M.-H.K., Y.-J.J., D.-S.K., G.-W.K., Y.H.W., S.-H.P., J.-H.S.)
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- Translational Research & Clinical Trials Center for Medical Devices, Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Republic of Korea (M.-H.K., Y.-J.J., G.-W.K.)
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Center for Prevention and Rehabilitation, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (M.-N.S., Y.-H.K.)
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Republic of Korea (M.-H.K., J.-Y.Y., D.-S.K., G.-W.K., Y.H.W., S.-H.P., J.-H.S.).,Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Republic of Korea (M.-H.K., Y.-J.J., D.-S.K., G.-W.K., Y.H.W., S.-H.P., J.-H.S.)
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Republic of Korea (M.-H.K., J.-Y.Y., D.-S.K., G.-W.K., Y.H.W., S.-H.P., J.-H.S.).,Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Republic of Korea (M.-H.K., Y.-J.J., D.-S.K., G.-W.K., Y.H.W., S.-H.P., J.-H.S.).,Translational Research & Clinical Trials Center for Medical Devices, Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Republic of Korea (M.-H.K., Y.-J.J., G.-W.K.)
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Republic of Korea (M.-H.K., J.-Y.Y., D.-S.K., G.-W.K., Y.H.W., S.-H.P., J.-H.S.).,Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Republic of Korea (M.-H.K., Y.-J.J., D.-S.K., G.-W.K., Y.H.W., S.-H.P., J.-H.S.)
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Republic of Korea (M.-H.K., J.-Y.Y., D.-S.K., G.-W.K., Y.H.W., S.-H.P., J.-H.S.).,Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Republic of Korea (M.-H.K., Y.-J.J., D.-S.K., G.-W.K., Y.H.W., S.-H.P., J.-H.S.)
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Republic of Korea (M.-H.K., J.-Y.Y., D.-S.K., G.-W.K., Y.H.W., S.-H.P., J.-H.S.).,Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Republic of Korea (M.-H.K., Y.-J.J., D.-S.K., G.-W.K., Y.H.W., S.-H.P., J.-H.S.)
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Center for Prevention and Rehabilitation, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (M.-N.S., Y.-H.K.).,Department of Health Science and Technology, Department of Medical Device Management and Research, Department of Digital Healthcare, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea (Y.-H.K.)
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Tulliani N, Bissett M, Fahey P, Bye R, Liu KPY. Efficacy of cognitive remediation on activities of daily living in individuals with mild cognitive impairment or early-stage dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Syst Rev 2022; 11:156. [PMID: 35918712 PMCID: PMC9344685 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-022-02032-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Instrumental activities of daily living are essential for ageing well and independent living. Little is known about the effectiveness of cognitive remediation on instrumental activities of daily living performance for individuals with mild cognitive impairment or early-stage dementia. The objective of this study was to evaluate the immediate and long-term carryover effects of cognitive remediation on improving or maintaining instrumental activities of daily living performance in older adults with mild cognitive impairment and early-stage dementia. METHODS Randomized controlled trials published from 2009 to 2022 were identified in OvidSP versions of MEDLINE and Embase, EBSCO versions of CINAHL and PsycINFO, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. A narrative synthesis of the findings was reported on the outcomes of the included studies. Relevant data was extracted and analysed using R software's 'metafor' package with a random effect model with 95% CI. RESULTS Thirteen studies, totalling 1414 participants, were identified in the narrative analysis. The results of meta-analysis, inclusive of 11 studies, showed that cognitive remediation elicited a significant improvement in the instrumental activities of daily living performance (SMD: 0.17, 95% CI 0.03-0.31). There was insufficient evidence of any lasting effect. DISCUSSION Cognitive remediation is effective in improving instrumental activities of daily living performance immediately post-intervention in older adults with mild cognitive impairment and early-stage dementia. It appears that individualized interventions with a short duration, such as 10 hours, might be beneficial. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42016042364.
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- Nikki Tulliani
- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia.,Translational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, 2751, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia. .,Translational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, 2751, Australia.
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Hamner JW, Tan CO. Linear Mixed Effect Models for Rehabilitation Research. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2022; 101:789-794. [PMID: 34561354 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000001888] [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: 11/25/2022]
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ABSTRACT The growing emphasis on evidence-based methods in rehabilitation medicine calls for increase in the sophistication of study design and analytic methods across the discipline. To properly evaluate new treatment options, a physiatrist needs to be able to separate treatment effects from parallel changes that occur over time and variations that may be due to subject demographics. Simple t tests may not be appropriate where observations may vary randomly across different institutions participating in a multicenter trial, or the same rehabilitation course may lead to different outcomes because of various factors. In the analysis of any rehabilitation program, these random variations must be accounted for to receive accurate results. In this short review, we focus in one of the most common approaches that are appropriate to account for these variations, namely, linear mixed effect models.
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- J W Hamner
- From the Cerebrovascular Research Laboratory, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts (JWH, COT); and Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts (COT)
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Min JH, Shin YI. Treatment and Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury: Current Update. BRAIN & NEUROREHABILITATION 2022; 15:e14. [PMID: 36743200 PMCID: PMC9833473 DOI: 10.12786/bn.2022.15.e14] [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: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an acquired injury to the brain caused by external mechanical forces, which can cause temporary or permanent disability. TBI and its potential long-term consequences are serious public health concerns. This review seeks to provide updated information on the current methods of management of patients with TBI to improve patient care.
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- Ji Hong Min
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.,Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.,Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.,Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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Gopi Y, Wilding E, Madan CR. Memory rehabilitation: restorative, specific knowledge acquisition, compensatory, and holistic approaches. Cogn Process 2022; 23:537-557. [PMID: 35790619 PMCID: PMC9553770 DOI: 10.1007/s10339-022-01099-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Memory impairment following an acquired brain injury can negatively impact daily living and quality of life—but can be reduced by memory rehabilitation. Here, we review the literature on four approaches for memory rehabilitation and their associated strategies: (1) the restorative approach, aimed at a return to pre-morbid functioning, (2) the knowledge acquisition approach, involving training on specific information relevant to daily life, (3) the compensatory approach, targeted at improving daily functioning, and (4) the holistic approach, in which social, emotional, and behavioral deficits are addressed alongside cognitive consequences of acquired brain injury. Each memory rehabilitation approach includes specific strategies such as drill and practice (restorative), spaced retrieval (knowledge acquisition), memory aids (compensatory), or a combination of psychotherapy and cognitive strategies (holistic). Past research has demonstrated mixed support for the use of restorative strategies to improve memory function, whereas knowledge acquisition strategies show promising results on trained tasks but little generalization to untrained tasks and activities of daily living. Compensatory strategies remain widely used but require intensive training to be effectively employed. Finally, the holistic approach is becoming more widespread due to improvements in psychosocial wellbeing, yet there are considerable resource and cost requirements. Several factors can influence rehabilitation outcomes including metacognition and emotional disturbances. Considerations for future research to improve the applicability of strategies for memory rehabilitation include assessing memory impairment severity, examining memory needs in daily life, and exploring the long-term effects of memory rehabilitation.
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- Yashoda Gopi
- School of Psychology, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK.
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- School of Psychology, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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Nadler Tzadok Y, Eliav R, Portnoy S, Rand D. Establishing the Validity of the Internet-Based Bill-Paying Task to Assess Executive Function Deficits Among Adults With Traumatic Brain Injury. Am J Occup Ther 2022; 76:23305. [PMID: 35727641 DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2022.047266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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IMPORTANCE Executive function (EF) deficits are common after traumatic brain injury (TBI). During rehabilitation, it is important to identify EF deficits and understand their impact on daily function. The internet-based Bill-Paying Task, modified from the Executive Function Performance Test, has not yet been validated for use with people with TBI. OBJECTIVE To examine the known-groups, convergent, and ecological validity of the internet-based Bill-Paying Task for assessing EF deficits after TBI. DESIGN Cross-sectional study with two consecutive parts based on the study's objectives. SETTING Inpatient rehabilitation and community. PARTICIPANTS Part 1 included 42 adults with TBI and 47 healthy adults; Part 2 included 28 of the 42 adults with TBI. MEASURES Assessments included the Internet-based Bill-Paying Task, WebNeuro neurocognitive computerized battery, Semantic Verbal Fluency test, Behavioural Assessment of the Dysexecutive Syndrome (BADS), Dysexecutive Questionnaire (DEX), and cognitive items of the FIM® and the Functional Assessment Measure (cognitive FIM+FAM). RESULTS For Part 1, participants with TBI required significantly more cues and longer completion time to perform the internet-based Bill-Paying Task. For Part 2, moderate significant correlations were found between the internet-based Bill-Paying Task total score and the WebNeuro, Semantic Verbal Fluency test, BADS, DEX, and cognitive FIM+FAM. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE This study supports the known-groups, convergent, and ecological validity of the internet-based Bill-Paying Task for assessing EF deficits among adults with preserved basic cognitive abilities after TBI. Therefore, it can be used to assist with rehabilitation treatment planning after TBI. What This Article Adds: The internet-based Bill-Paying Task, an online payment task relevant to today's technological world, is valid to assess higher cognitive abilities of people after a traumatic brain injury. This assessment may contribute to a better understanding of patients' cognitive profiles and their potential impact on daily performance.
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- Yael Nadler Tzadok
- Yael Nadler Tzadok, OT, MSc, is Occupational Therapist, Department of Occupational Therapy, Loewenstein Rehabilitation Center, Ra'anana, Israel. At the time of the research, Tzadok was Graduate Student, Department of Occupational Therapy, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Rotem Eliav, OT, MSc, is Occupational Therapist, Department of Occupational Therapy, Loewenstein Rehabilitation Center, Ra'anana, Israel. At the time of the research, Eliav was Graduate Student, Department of Occupational Therapy, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Sigal Portnoy, Eng, PhD, is Senior Lecturer, Department of Occupational Therapy, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Debbie Rand, OT, PhD, is Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel;
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O’ Donoghue M, Boland P, Leahy S, Galvin R, McManus J, Lisiecka D, Hayes S. Exploring the perspectives of key stakeholders on the design and delivery of a cognitive rehabilitation intervention for people post-stroke. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0269961. [PMID: 35709170 PMCID: PMC9202836 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Purpose Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Despite the prevalence and associated burden of post-stroke cognitive impairment, there is uncertainty regarding optimum interventions to improve cognitive function in people post-stroke. The aim of this study is to explore the perspectives of key stakeholders on the design and development of a multidisciplinary intervention to rehabilitate cognitive deficits in people post-stroke. Materials and methods Audio-recorded, semi-structured interviews were employed with people post-stroke, caregivers, healthcare professionals and academics. All transcribed interviews were exported to NVivo software and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Results Thirty interviews were conducted across stakeholder groups including people post-stroke (n = 10), caregivers (n = 5), healthcare professionals (n = 14) and academics (n = 1). Four themes relevant to the design and development of the intervention were identified (i) engagement in the intervention must be meaningful, (ii) the point of readiness to engage, (iii) a familiar but flexible setting is key (iv) pragmatics of intervention delivery. Conclusions These findings present new perspectives across stakeholder groups on the design and delivery of an intervention to rehabilitate cognitive deficits in people post-stroke. Taken together with existing quantitative evidence, these findings will inform the development of a feasibility trial, examining patient and process outcomes, to rehabilitate cognitive deficits post-stroke.
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- Mairéad O’ Donoghue
- School of Allied Health, Ageing Research Centre, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Allied Health, Ageing Research Centre, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Department of Sport, Exercise & Nutrition, Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Galway, Ireland
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- School of Allied Health, Ageing Research Centre, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Consultant in Geriatric and Stroke Medicine, University Hospital Limerick, Limerick City, Ireland
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- School of Allied Health, Ageing Research Centre, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
- Department of Nursing and Healthcare Sciences, School of Health and Social Sciences, Munster Technological University Kerry Campus, Tralee, Kerry, Ireland
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- School of Allied Health, Ageing Research Centre, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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Corti C, Oprandi MC, Chevignard M, Jansari A, Oldrati V, Ferrari E, Martignoni M, Romaniello R, Strazzer S, Bardoni A. Virtual-Reality Performance-Based Assessment of Cognitive Functions in Adult Patients With Acquired Brain Injury: A Scoping Review. Neuropsychol Rev 2022; 32:352-399. [PMID: 33929656 DOI: 10.1007/s11065-021-09498-0] [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: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI) commonly present with impairments in cognitive abilities. As these competencies seem to be predictive of patients' abilities to reintegrate into the everyday settings, it is crucial to assess them properly. However, previous research has indicated that patients may perform relatively well on standard tests of cognitive functioning, but may nonetheless encounter significant difficulties in organizing and executing everyday tasks. In order to overcome this issue, virtual reality (VR) methods have been introduced in clinical practice with the aim of creating assessments that simulate real-world activities and thus, provide a clearer picture of patients' functioning in everyday settings. This review offers an overview of VR assessment tools described in the scientific literature between 2010 and 2019. Overall, 38 relevant records describing 31 different tools were found. Among these tools, 16 assessed executive functions and prospective memory, while the other 15 assessed visuo-spatial abilities. Although promising results have been reported, our analysis indicated that about half of the tools deliver tasks that differ from everyday activities, thus limiting the generalizability of patients' performance to the real-world. Moreover, a variety of methodological shortfalls related to study Internal and External Validity have been highlighted, which hamper the possibility of drawing definite recommendations on tool choice. These limitations suggest the importance of putting considerable efforts into the improvement or development of VR tools for patients with ABI for both research and clinical purposes, considering the great potential of this form of assessment.
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- Claudia Corti
- Scientific Institute, IRCCS E. Medea, Bosisio Parini, Lecco, Italy.
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- Rehabilitation Department for Children with Acquired Brain Injury, Saint Maurice Hospital, Saint Maurice, France
- Laboratoire D'Imagerie Biomedicale (LIB), Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
- GRC 24 Handicap Moteur Et Cognitif Et Réadaptation (HaMCRe), Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
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- Scientific Institute, IRCCS E. Medea, Bosisio Parini, Lecco, Italy
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- Scientific Institute, IRCCS E. Medea, Bosisio Parini, Lecco, Italy
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Tobar-Fredes R, Salas C. Rehabilitation of communication in people with traumatic brain injury: a systematic review of types of intervention and therapeutic ingredients ( Rehabilitación de la comunicación en personas con traumatismo encefalocraneal: una revisión sistemática de tipos de intervención e ingredientes terapéuticos). STUDIES IN PSYCHOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/02109395.2021.2009292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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- Rodrigo Tobar-Fredes
- Centre for Human Neuroscience and Neuropsychology, Universidad Diego Portales
- Universidad de Chile
- Speech & Language Pathology Unit, Hospital del Trabajador
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- Centre for Human Neuroscience and Neuropsychology, Universidad Diego Portales
- Clinical Neuropsychology Unit, Universidad Diego Portales
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