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Varela JL, Sperling SA, Block C, O’Leary K, Hart ES, Kiselica AM. A survey of neuropsychological assessment feedback practices among neuropsychologists. Clin Neuropsychol 2024; 38:529-556. [PMID: 37438247 PMCID: PMC10784416 DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2023.2233738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Feedback on neuropsychological assessment is a critical part of clinical practice, but there are few empirical papers on neuropsychological feedback practices. We sought to fill this gap in the literature by surveying practicing neuropsychologists in the United States. Questions addressed how they provide verbal and written feedback to patients and referral sources. Survey questions also addressed billing practices and training in the provision of feedback. METHODS A survey was developed using Qualtrics XM to survey currently licensed, independently practicing clinical neuropsychologists in the United States about their feedback practices. The survey was completed by 184 individuals. RESULTS Nearly all respondents reported that they provide verbal feedback to patients, most often in-person, within three weeks following testing. Typically, verbal feedback sessions with patients last 45 min. Verbal feedback was provided to referrals by about half of our sample, typically via a brief phone call. Most participants also reported providing written feedback to both the patient and referring provider, most commonly via the written report within three weeks after testing. Regarding billing, most respondents use neuropsychological testing evaluation codes. The COVID-19 pandemic appeared to have had a limited impact on the perceived effectiveness and quality of verbal feedback sessions. Finally, respondents reported that across major stages of professional development, training in the provision of feedback gradually increased but was considered inadequate by many participants. CONCLUSIONS Results provide an empirical summary of the "state of current practice" for providing neuropsychological assessment feedback. Further experimental research is needed to develop an evidence-base for effective feedback practices.
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- Jacob L. Varela
- University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
- Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA, 23464, USA
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- Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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- University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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Wong D, Pike K, Stolwyk R, Allott K, Ponsford J, McKay A, Longley W, Bosboom P, Hodge A, Kinsella G, Mowszowski L. Delivery of Neuropsychological Interventions for Adult and Older Adult Clinical Populations: An Australian Expert Working Group Clinical Guidance Paper. Neuropsychol Rev 2023:10.1007/s11065-023-09624-0. [PMID: 38032472 DOI: 10.1007/s11065-023-09624-0] [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: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Delivery of neuropsychological interventions addressing the cognitive, psychological, and behavioural consequences of brain conditions is increasingly recognised as an important, if not essential, skill set for clinical neuropsychologists. It has the potential to add substantial value and impact to our role across clinical settings. However, there are numerous approaches to neuropsychological intervention, requiring different sets of skills, and with varying levels of supporting evidence across different diagnostic groups. This clinical guidance paper provides an overview of considerations and recommendations to help guide selection, delivery, and implementation of neuropsychological interventions for adults and older adults. We aimed to provide a useful source of information and guidance for clinicians, health service managers, policy-makers, educators, and researchers regarding the value and impact of such interventions. Considerations and recommendations were developed by an expert working group of neuropsychologists in Australia, based on relevant evidence and consensus opinion in consultation with members of a national clinical neuropsychology body. While the considerations and recommendations sit within the Australian context, many have international relevance. We include (i) principles important for neuropsychological intervention delivery (e.g. being based on biopsychosocial case formulation and person-centred goals); (ii) a description of clinical competencies important for effective intervention delivery; (iii) a summary of relevant evidence in three key cohorts: acquired brain injury, psychiatric disorders, and older adults, focusing on interventions with sound evidence for improving activity and participation outcomes; (iv) an overview of considerations for sustainable implementation of neuropsychological interventions as 'core business'; and finally, (v) a call to action.
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- Dana Wong
- School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.
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- School of Psychology and Public Health & John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Monash-Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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- , Orygen, Parkville, Australia
- Centre for Youth Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Monash-Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- MERRC, Rehabilitation and Mental Health Division, Epworth HealthCare, Richmond, Australia
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- Rehabilitation Studies Unit, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- The Uniting War Memorial Hospital, Waverley, Sydney, Australia
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- MindLink Psychology, West Perth, Australia
- School of Psychological Science, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia
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- School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Faculty of Science, School of Psychology & Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Driskell LD, Del Bene VA, Sperling SA. What makes for a competitive fellowship candidate? A survey of clinical neuropsychology postdoctoral training directors. Clin Neuropsychol 2022; 36:2041-2060. [PMID: 34429020 DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2021.1967451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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To obtain objective data about the factors that clinical neuropsychology postdoctoral training directors (TDs) look for and prioritize in their review and selection of fellowship candidates. We identified 167 TDs who were overseeing postdoctoral training programs that provided training consistent with the Houston Conference Guidelines. We invited all TDs to complete an anonymous online survey that assessed their expectations as they relate to the selection of fellowship candidates. Eighty-eight TDs completed the survey in full. We used descriptive statistics to analyze the data and investigate potential between-group differences in TDs' responses across patient populations, training settings, and APPCN member program status. TDs ranked the intensity of candidates' neuropsychology education and training experiences, their fellowship interviews, and letters of recommendation as most important. Increasing the representation of under-represented minorities and other factors were ranked lower. Minimum benchmarks related to candidates' scholarly productivity, dissertation progress, and the time they spent engaged in clinical neuropsychology activities during internship were revealed. There were relatively few differences in TDs' responses when compared across patient populations, training settings, or APPCN member program status. Students may increase their competitiveness for clinical neuropsychology fellowships by obtaining intensive education and training experiences in the specialty, which includes clinical training and coursework, and by producing scholarly work. Students may also benefit from improving their interviewing skills, completing an internship with at least 40% of time spent in neuropsychological activities, and at minimum by having their dissertation data collected before their fellowship interviews.
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- Lucas D Driskell
- Department of Neurology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Center for Neurological Restoration, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Brunette AM, Rycroft SS, Colvin L, Schwartz AW, Driver JA, Nothern A, Harrington MB, Jackson CE. Integrating Neuropsychology into Interprofessional Geriatrics Clinics. Arch Clin Neuropsychol 2022; 37:545-552. [PMID: 34718368 PMCID: PMC9630824 DOI: 10.1093/arclin/acab084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Interprofessional healthcare teams are increasingly viewed as a clinical approach to meet the complex medical, psychological, and psychosocial needs of older adult patients. Despite the fact that older adults are at risk for cognitive difficulties, neuropsychologists are not routinely included on Geriatrics consult teams. The primary aim of this paper is to highlight the utility of neuropsychology within an interprofessional Geriatrics consult clinic. To address this aim, we describe specific benefits to patient care that may be associated with the inclusion of neuropsychologists on Geriatrics consult teams, including differential diagnosis, enhanced patient care, and reduced barriers to care. We provide a description of the integration of neuropsychology within a Veterans Health Administration (VA) interprofessional Geriatrics consult clinic team in order to illustrate the implementation of this model.
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- Amanda M. Brunette
- Psychology Service, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA,Corresponding author at: The University of Kansas Health System, 4330 Shawnee Mission Pkwy Suite 2180, Fairway, KS 66205, USA. Tel.: 913-588-6973; Fax: 913-588-6964. (A.M. Brunette)
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- Psychology Service, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Geriatrics & Palliative Care, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA,New England Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Boston Division, Boston, MA, USA,Harvard Medical School, Department of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA,Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Division of Aging, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Geriatrics & Palliative Care, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA,New England Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Boston Division, Boston, MA, USA,Harvard Medical School, Department of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA,Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Division of Aging, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Geriatrics & Palliative Care, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Geriatrics & Palliative Care, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA,New England Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Boston Division, Boston, MA, USA
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- Psychology Service, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA,Department of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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European Clinical Neuropsychology: Role in Healthcare and Access to Neuropsychological Services. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9060734. [PMID: 34203802 PMCID: PMC8232602 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9060734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 06/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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This study analyzed aspects of the work of clinical neuropsychologists across Europe. There are no published comparisons between European countries regarding the nature of clinical neuropsychologists' work. Forty-one national psychological and neuropsychological societies were approached, of which 31 (76%) responded. Data from seven countries with less than 10 neuropsychologists were excluded. A license is required to practice clinical neuropsychology in 50% of the countries. Clinical neuropsychologists work independently in 62.5%. Diagnostic/assessment work is the most frequently reported activity (54%). Most neuropsychologists work in public hospitals, followed by health centers. Adult neuropsychology was the most frequent area of activity. Services in public institutions are covered by public entities (45.8%), or by a combination of patient funds and public entities (29.2%) and only 4.2% by the patient; whereas services in private institutions are covered by the patient (26.1%) and the combination of patient, public entities (21.7%) or patient and private entities (17.4%). The data suggest that the number of neuropsychologists working across European countries is considerably low in comparison to other medical professionals. The results of the survey identified similar aspects of neuropsychologists' work, despite variations in terms of reimbursement and mechanisms, reflecting economic and healthcare differences. Estimates on the number of clinical neuropsychologists suggest insufficient access to neuropsychological services.
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Kubu CS, Frazier T, Lapin B, Naugle R. An empirically based proposal to identify a short battery to detect neuropsychological impairment in a general adult practice. Clin Neuropsychol 2020; 36:1405-1421. [PMID: 33228438 PMCID: PMC8447240 DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2020.1850868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Objectives: To demonstrate that 1) models based on small numbers of tests can be statistically developed to identify neuropsychological impairment in a general adult neuropsychology clinic and 2) those models show strong predictive validity on replication in a slightly different sample. Method: Latent Class Analyses (LCA) were used to determine neuropsychological classification in 231 patients referred to general adult neuropsychology services. A clinical rating scale was also used to approximate clinical decision-making. Regression models were constructed in a training sample (n = 127) drawn from an adult neuropsychology clinic using test scores from seven different a priori test battery combinations to predict group membership or clinical rating. The utility of the seven models was assessed in a testing sample (n = 104) from another independent adult neuropsychology clinic. Results: The LCA yielded a two class solution characterized by impaired versus non-impaired performance on neuropsychological tests. A seven test battery provided the best balance of accuracy and length in predicting LCA group with a sensitivity of 84.4% and a specificity of 90%. Sensitivity and specificity were slightly attenuated using the clinical rating scale as the criterion, but the seven test battery still provided good accuracy (AUC=.906). Conclusions: Test protocols based on only five to eight test scores can accurately identify most patients with clinical impairment in a diverse adult neuropsychology clinic. Development of short protocols with adequate sensitivity and specificity will become increasingly important to address long waiting lists in light of the COVID pandemic against the general backdrop of increasing demand for neuropsychological services.
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- C S Kubu
- Department of Neurology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Psychology, John Carroll University, University Heights, OH, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Apple RW, Stran BM, Tross B. Psychologists' Role in Concussion Assessments for Children and Adolescents in Pediatric Practice. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17207549. [PMID: 33080778 PMCID: PMC7589585 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17207549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Revised: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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An estimated 1.1 to 1.9 million children and adolescents in the United States are treated for a sports- or recreationally-related concussion each year. The importance of formalized assessment and measurement of concussion symptoms has been widely recognized as a component of best-practice treatment. The present paper reviews a sample of the most commonly used measures of concussion symptomology and explores psychologists' role in their application in a pediatric practice. In addition, other issues such as accessibility and the appropriateness of application with child and adolescent patients are discussed. Literature is reviewed from journals pertaining to pediatric and adolescent medicine, sports medicine, neuropsychology, and testing and measurement.
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Williams A, Cottingham M, Patel E. A brief look at diagnosing neurocognitive disorders in a VA primary care setting: Understanding the practices of our physician partners and the future of integration. Clin Neuropsychol 2020; 36:1372-1383. [PMID: 32945227 DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2020.1822445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The population aged 65 and over is growing rapidly and with it are increased demands for integrative care and management of cognitive health issues. Such care models often do not include neuropsychologists or other psychology specialties. METHODS In this study, 72 medical charts of VA patients diagnosed with neurocognitive disorders were reviewed using best practice guidelines for diagnosing and managing neurocognitive disorders, adapted from Downs et al. (2006). RESULTS Results indicated that physicians typically used clinical judgment through review of medications, blood work within the past year, and a history of symptoms to make diagnostic conclusions. Cognitive assessment and consideration of other reversible causes of cognitive decline (e.g., depression) were less commonly considered. CONCLUSIONS The results are discussed in terms of potential implications for neuropsychologists and the integration of neuropsychology and primary care.
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Kavé G, Bloch A, Shabi A, Maril S. Neuropsychological assessment in the Israeli healthcare system: a practitioners' survey. Isr J Health Policy Res 2020; 9:46. [PMID: 32928292 PMCID: PMC7488707 DOI: 10.1186/s13584-020-00403-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background The current study examines self-reported professional practices and attitudes of Israeli neuropsychologists, in an attempt to understand how they contribute to funding of neuropsychological assessment (NPA) through the Israeli healthcare system. Methods Two hundred seventy-nine neuropsychologists (176 board-certified experts and 103 interns) participated in an online survey that targeted characteristics of NPA practice in Israel, attitudes toward NPA, and familiarity with healthcare referral procedures. Results Overall, 68% of respondents conducted NPA, with a smaller proportion of experts (56%) doing so than interns (88%). The most common purpose of NPA was to provide treatment recommendations, and respondents listed indications for NPA that matched indications for neuropsychological rehabilitation. Almost two thirds of respondents reported that none of the NPAs that they performed received healthcare funding. While all practitioners believed that the healthcare system should fund NPA, the majority demonstrated lack of familiarity with referral procedures. Conclusions To increase referral rates and create effective neuropsychological services within the Israeli healthcare system, neuropsychologists should work more closely with physicians in integrated care teams. In addition, they should engage in greater advocacy activities that will emphasize the need for publicly funded NPA.
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- Gitit Kavé
- Department of Education and Psychology, The Open University, 1 University Road, 4353701, Ra'anana, Israel. .,Center for Memory and Attention Disorders, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- The National Institute for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Inured, Tel Aviv, Israel.,Department of Psychology, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
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- Center for Memory and Attention Disorders, Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- The National Institute for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Inured, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Multi-Method Health Co-Inquiry: a Case Illustration for Persons with Chronic Illness, Caregivers, Providers, and Researchers. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-017-9676-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Marcopulos BA, Guterbock TM, Matusz EF. Survey research in neuropsychology: A systematic review. Clin Neuropsychol 2019; 34:32-55. [DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2019.1590643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Bernice a. Marcopulos
- Department of Graduate Psychology, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA
- Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Center for Survey Research and Department of Sociology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Graduate Psychology, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA
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Objective: The purpose of this critical review was to evaluate the current state of research regarding the incremental value of neuropsychological assessment in clinical practice, above and beyond what can be accounted for on the basis of demographic, medical, and other diagnostic variables. The focus was on neurological and other medical conditions across the lifespan where there is known risk for presence or future development of cognitive impairment.Method: Eligible investigations were group studies that had been published after 01/01/2000 in English in peer-reviewed journals and that had used standardized neuropsychological measures and reported on objective outcome criterion variables. They were identified through PubMed and PsychInfo electronic databases on the basis of predefined specific selection criteria. Reference lists of identified articles were also reviewed to identify potential additional sources. The Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation Working Group's (GRADE) criteria were used to evaluate quality of studies.Results: Fifty-six studies met the final selection criteria, including 2 randomized-controlled trials, 9 prospective cohort studies, 12 retrospective cohort studies, 21 inception cohort studies, 2 case control studies, and 10 case series studies. The preponderance of the evidence was strongly supportive with regard to the incremental value of neuropsychological assessment in the care of persons with mild cognitive impairment/dementia and traumatic brain injury. Evidence was moderately supportive with regard to stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Participation in neuropsychological evaluations was also associated with cost savings.Conclusions: Neuropsychological assessment can improve both diagnostic classification and prediction of long-term daily-life outcomes in patients across the lifespan. Future high-quality prospective cohort studies and randomized-controlled trials are necessary to demonstrate more definitively the incremental value of neuropsychological assessment in the management of patients with various neurological and other medical conditions.
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- Jacobus Donders
- Department of Psychology, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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Glen ET, Hostetter G, Ruff RM, Roebuck-Spencer TM, Denney RL, Perry W, Fazio RL, Garmoe WS, Bianchini KJ, Scott JG. Integrative Care Models in Neuropsychology: A National Academy of Neuropsychology Education Paper. Arch Clin Neuropsychol 2018; 34:141-151. [DOI: 10.1093/arclin/acy092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2018] [Accepted: 11/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- San Francisco Clinical Neurosciences, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Missouri Memory Center, Citizen’s Memorial Healthcare, Bolivar, MO, USA
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- University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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Festa JR. Introduction to the Special Issue on Neuropsychology Practices in Integrated Care Teams. Arch Clin Neuropsychol 2018; 33:257-259. [PMID: 29718086 DOI: 10.1093/arclin/acy017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2018] [Accepted: 02/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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This special issue on neuropsychology practices in integrated healthcare teams demonstrates how neuropsychologists have transformed their practices in an evolving healthcare landscape. These contributions are an overview of the many ways in which neuropsychologists function in integrated care teams. The experiences of integrated neuropsychologists serve as a model for those seeking new practice opportunities by providing highly practical, clinically relevant information. Included in this volume are articles on education and reimbursement issues, information about clinical practices that address diagnostic issues, prognostics and clinical management, as well as surgical treatment planning and outcome prediction. Authors highlight the value of their services, their contribution to improving team and patient communication, as well as the biopsychosocial understanding of the patient. Several unexpected challenges are detailed among the pearls and pitfalls of these practices.
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- Joanne R Festa
- Department of Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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Roper BL, Block CK, Osborn K, Ready RE. Education and Training for Clinical Neuropsychologists in Integrated Care Settings. Arch Clin Neuropsychol 2018; 33:263-268. [PMID: 29409043 DOI: 10.1093/arclin/acx141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2017] [Accepted: 01/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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The increasing importance of integrated care necessitates that education and training experiences prepare clinical neuropsychologists for competent practice in integrated care settings, which includes (a) general competence related to an integrated/interdisciplinary approach and (b) competence specific to the setting. Formal neuropsychology training prepares neuropsychologists with a wide range of knowledge and skills in assessment, intervention, teaching/supervision, and research that are relevant to such settings. However, less attention has been paid to the knowledge and skills that directly address functioning within integrated teams, such as the ability to develop, maintain, and expand collaboration across disciplines, bidirectional clinical-research translation and implementation in integrated team settings, and how such collaboration contributes to clinical and research activities. Foundational knowledge and skills relevant to interdisciplinary systems have been articulated as part of competencies for entry into clinical neuropsychology, but their emphasis in education and training programs is unclear. Recommendations and resources are provided regarding how competencies relevant to integrated care can be provided across the continuum of education and training (i.e., doctoral, internship, postdoctoral, and post-licensure).
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- Brad L Roper
- Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center and University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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Sieg E, Mai Q, Mosti C, Brook M. The utility of neuropsychological consultation in identifying medical inpatients with suspected cognitive impairment at risk for greater hospital utilization. Clin Neuropsychol 2018; 33:75-89. [PMID: 29732903 DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2018.1465124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This was a retrospective study designed to examine the relationship between inpatient neuropsychological status and future utilization costs. METHODS We completed a retrospective chart review of 280 patients admitted to a large academic medical center who were referred for bedside neuropsychological evaluation. Patients were grouped based on neuropsychological recommendation regarding level of supportive needs post-discharge (low, moderate, high). Level of support was used as a gross surrogate indicator of cognitive status in this heterogeneous sample. We also included patients who refused assessment. Outcome variables included time to readmission, number of emergency department visits, inpatient admissions, length of hospitalization, and total costs of hospitalizations, 30 days and 1 year following discharge. RESULTS Multivariate analysis indicated patients who refused assessment had higher inpatient service utilization (number of ED visits, number of admissions, and total cost of hospitalization) compared to those with moderate needs. Also, high needs patients had higher total cost of hospitalization at 1 year, and those with low needs used the ED more, compared to those with moderate needs. CONCLUSIONS Our findings replicate prior studies linking refusal of neuropsychological evaluation to higher service utilization costs, and suggest a nonlinear relationship between cognitive impairment severity and future costs for medical inpatients (different groups incur different types of costs). Results preliminarily highlight the potential utility of inpatient neuropsychological assessment in identifying patients at risk for greater hospital utilization, which may allow for the development of appropriate interventions for these patients.
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- Erica Sieg
- a Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences , Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine , Chicago , IL , USA.,b Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences , Northwestern Memorial Hospital , Chicago , IL , USA
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- c Northwestern University, Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute , Northwestern Enterprise Data Warehouse , Chicago , IL , USA
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- a Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences , Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine , Chicago , IL , USA.,b Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences , Northwestern Memorial Hospital , Chicago , IL , USA
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- a Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences , Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine , Chicago , IL , USA.,b Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences , Northwestern Memorial Hospital , Chicago , IL , USA
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Waber DP, Boiselle EC, Girard JM, Amaral JL, Forbes PW. Ascertaining educational outcomes after assessment in children with learning disorders. Clin Neuropsychol 2016; 31:219-232. [DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2016.1244289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Deborah P. Waber
- Department of Psychiatry and Learning Disabilities Program, Department of Neurology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Learning Disabilities Program, Department of Neurology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Clinical Research Center, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Grote CL, Butts AM, Bodin D. [Formula: see text]Education, training and practice of clinical neuropsychologists in the United States of America. Clin Neuropsychol 2016; 30:1356-1370. [PMID: 27668837 DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2016.1213885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE This invited paper is intended to give an overview regarding the education and training pathways for the practice of neuropsychology in the United States. It is also meant to describe the types of activities engaged in by neuropsychologists, a description of their work settings and the amounts/ways in which they are compensated for their work. METHOD The authors reviewed the literature and relied on their professional and organizational experiences to collect the necessary data. RESULTS The United States has well-defined pathways for one to follow to gain the experiences and knowledge necessary to practice clinical neuropsychology in a competent way. Compensation varies widely among workplace settings but overall neuropsychologists appear to be well-paid. Challenges now and in the foreseeable future include a need to develop tests that have better ecological validity and that better reflect the demographics of a changing population, and an increasing need for neuropsychologists to identify key roles as members of integrated care teams. CONCLUSIONS The United States has played an important role in the development of the practice and science of neuropsychology. Its continued success will, at least in part, depend on innovations in test development and application, and further demonstration of its relevance to health care and academic settings.
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Affiliation(s)
- Christopher L Grote
- a Departments of Behavioral Sciences and Neurological Sciences , Rush University Medical Center , Chicago , IL , USA
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- b Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Division of Neurocognitive Disorders , Mayo Clinic , Rochester , MN , USA
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- c Nationwide Children's Hospital , The Ohio State University College of Medicine , Columbus , OH , USA
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