1
|
Kliem E, Forster M, Leder H. Aesthetic Preference for Negatively-Valenced Artworks Remains Stable in Pathological Aging: A Comparison Between Cognitively Impaired Patients With Alzheimer's Disease and Healthy Controls. Front Psychol 2022; 13:879833. [PMID: 35719534 PMCID: PMC9204348 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.879833] [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: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Despite severe cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease (AD), aesthetic preferences in AD patients seem to retain some stability over time, similarly to healthy controls. However, the underlying mechanisms of aesthetic preference stability in AD remain unclear. We therefore aimed to study the role of emotional valence of stimuli for stability of aesthetic preferences in patients with AD compared to cognitively unimpaired elderly adults. Methods Fifteen AD patients (Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score 12–26) without visual impairment and/or psychiatric disorder, as well as 15 healthy controls without cognitive impairment (MMSE ≥ 27) matched in age, sex, art interest and highest level of education were included in this study. All participants were asked to rank-order eight artworks per stimulus category (positive, negative, neutral in emotional valence) according to their preference twice with a 2-week span in-between. Based on these two rankings a preference change score was calculated. In order to assess explicit recognition memory of the artworks in the second testing session, four artworks of each stimulus category used in the preference ranking task were presented together with a content-matched distractor artwork painted by the same artist. Participants had to indicate which of the stimuli they had seen 2 weeks previously. Results AD patients [MMSE (M) = 18.9 ± 3.6; Age (M) = 85.4 ± 6.9; 33.3% male] had no explicit recognition memory of the artworks (recognition at chance level), whereas healthy controls [MMSE (M) = 27.7 ± 1.4; Age (M) = 84.3 ± 6.7; 33.3% male] correctly recognized 85% of stimuli after 2 weeks. AD patients had equally stable preferences compared to the control group for negative artworks, but less stable preferences for positive and neutral images (Bonferroni-corrected significance levels; p < 0.017). Conclusion Even in cognitively impaired AD patients, aesthetic preference for negatively-valenced artworks remains relatively stable. Our study provides novel evidence that AD patients may have a somewhat preserved implicit valence system for negative compared to neutral or positive visual information, especially in the domain of aesthetics. However, more studies need to further uncover the details of the underlying neurocognitive mechanisms of preference stability in pathological aging.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Elisabeth Kliem
- Department of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
| | - Michael Forster
- Faculty of Psychology, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| | - Helmut Leder
- Faculty of Psychology, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Ciccarelli N, Di Tella S, Lo Monaco MR, Carfì A, Serafini E, Delle Donne V, Silveri MC. Emotional valence may influence memory performance for visual artworks in Parkinson's disease. Neurol Sci 2019; 40:2175-2178. [PMID: 31144156 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-019-03939-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2019] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease (PD) include reduced reactivity to emotional stimuli. Visual artworks can evoke emotional responses. Motor, sensorial and cognitive networks implicated in the aesthetic experience and in the emotional-reward domain show a significant overlap with the pathological nigrostriatal, mesocortical and mesolimbic circuitry that characterises PD. METHODS Memory enhancement by emotional stimuli such as visual artwork-stimuli was explored in 12 right-sided and 12 left-sided non-demented-PD patients, 12 Alzheimer's disease patients (AD) and 13 healthy controls (HC). Ten emotional and 10 non-emotional stimuli were previously identified based on the ratings of the emotional impact provided by 45 non-PD subjects on 82 pictures of paintings. Only figurative artworks were included. Patients and HC were requested to rate on a 7-point scale the emotional impact of 20 pictures; they were then requested to recognise the 20 pictures amongst 20 distractors (incidental memory task). RESULTS AND CONCLUSION Recognition of emotional stimuli was more accurate compared to non-emotional stimuli in AD, left-sided PD and HC; right-sided PD did not show sensitivity to the emotional valence of the stimuli suggesting the involvement of the nigrostriatal, mesocortical and mesolimbic circuitry of the left hemisphere in the emotional-reward system related to the aesthetic experience.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Sonia Di Tella
- IRCCS, Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Via Capecelatro 66, 20148, Milan, Italy.
| | | | - Angelo Carfì
- IRCCS Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, Rome, Italy
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
3
|
Nicholas DB, Orjasaeter JD, Zwaigenbaum L. Considering Methodological Accommodation to the Diversity of ASD: A Realist Synthesis Review of Data Collection Methods for Examining First-Person Experiences. REVIEW JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s40489-019-00164-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
|
4
|
Monsuez JJ, François V, Ratiney R, Trinchet I, Polomeni P, Sebbane G, Muller S, Litout M, Castagno C, Frandji D. Museum Moving to Inpatients: Le Louvre à l'Hôpital. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16020206. [PMID: 30642107 PMCID: PMC6352230 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16020206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2018] [Revised: 12/30/2018] [Accepted: 01/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
Anxiety and depressive symptoms are common in hospitalized patients. Arts and cultural programs were reported to enhance their quality of life. The Le Louvre à l’hôpital study presents a new approach in which the museum moves to the hospital by displaying and discussing artworks with patients interactively. Over one year, four large statues were disposed in the hospital gardens, 30 reprints of large painting were exhibited in the hospital hall, dining rooms, and circulations areas. A total of 83 small-group guided art discussions (90 min) were organized, which 451 patients attended. The 200 small-size reproductions of paintings placed in the patients’ rooms were chosen based on their individual preferences. Decreased anxiety after the art sessions was reported by 160 of 201 patients (79.6%). Out of 451 patients, 406 (90%) said the art program had met their expectations, and 372 (82.4%) wished to continue the experience with caregivers (162 paramedics trained for art activity during 66 workshops). In conclusion, moving the museum to the hospital constitutes a valuable way to provide art activities for inpatients in large numbers, which may reduce hospital-related anxiety in many instances.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jean-Jacques Monsuez
- Cardiology, Policlinique Médicale, Hôpital R Muret, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Paris Seine Saint Denis, F-93270 Sevran, France.
| | - Véronique François
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Hôpital R Muret, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Paris Seine Saint Denis, F93270 Sevran, France.
| | - Robert Ratiney
- Department of Pharmacy, Hôpital R Muret, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Paris Seine Saint Denis, F-93270 Sevran, France.
| | - Isabelle Trinchet
- Department of Addictions, Hôpital R Muret, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Paris Seine Saint Denis, F-93270 Sevran, France.
| | - Pierre Polomeni
- Department of Addictions, Hôpital R Muret, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Paris Seine Saint Denis, F-93270 Sevran, France.
| | - Georges Sebbane
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Hôpital R Muret, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Paris Seine Saint Denis, F93270 Sevran, France.
| | | | - Marylène Litout
- Board of Directors, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Paris Seine Saint Denis, F-93000 Bobigny, France.
| | - Cécile Castagno
- Board of Directors, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Paris Seine Saint Denis, F-93000 Bobigny, France.
| | - Didier Frandji
- Board of Directors, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Paris Seine Saint Denis, F-93000 Bobigny, France.
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Zucchella C, Sinforiani E, Tamburin S, Federico A, Mantovani E, Bernini S, Casale R, Bartolo M. The Multidisciplinary Approach to Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. A Narrative Review of Non-Pharmacological Treatment. Front Neurol 2018; 9:1058. [PMID: 30619031 PMCID: PMC6300511 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2018.01058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2018] [Accepted: 11/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) and dementia are chronic diseases with progressive deterioration of cognition, function, and behavior leading to severe disability and death. The prevalence of AD and dementia is constantly increasing because of the progressive aging of the population. These conditions represent a considerable challenge to patients, their family and caregivers, and the health system, because of the considerable need for resources allocation. There is no disease modifying intervention for AD and dementia, and the symptomatic pharmacological treatments has limited efficacy and considerable side effects. Non-pharmacological treatment (NPT), which includes a wide range of approaches and techniques, may play a role in the treatment of AD and dementia. Aim: To review, with a narrative approach, current evidence on main NPTs for AD and dementia. Methods: PubMed and the Cochrane database of systematic reviews were searched for studies written in English and published from 2000 to 2018. The bibliography of the main articles was checked to detect other relevant papers. Results: The role of NPT has been largely explored in AD and dementia. The main NPT types, which were reviewed here, include exercise and motor rehabilitation, cognitive rehabilitation, NPT for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, occupational therapy, psychological therapy, complementary and alternative medicine, and new technologies, including information and communication technologies, assistive technology and domotics, virtual reality, gaming, and telemedicine. We also summarized the role of NPT to address caregivers' burden. Conclusions: Although NPT is often applied in the multidisciplinary approach to AD and dementia, supporting evidence for their use is still preliminary. Some studies showed statistically significant effect of NPT on some outcomes, but their clinical significance is uncertain. Well-designed randomized controlled trials with innovative designs are needed to explore the efficacy of NPT in AD and dementia. Further studies are required to offer robust neurobiological grounds for the effect of NPT, and to examine its cost-efficacy profile in patients with dementia.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Elena Sinforiani
- Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Unit, Laboratory of Neuropsychology, IRCCS Mondino Foundation, Pavia, Italy
| | - Stefano Tamburin
- Neurology Unit, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy
- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
| | - Angela Federico
- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
| | - Elisa Mantovani
- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
| | - Sara Bernini
- Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Unit, Laboratory of Neuropsychology, IRCCS Mondino Foundation, Pavia, Italy
| | - Roberto Casale
- Neurorehabilitation Unit, Department of Rehabilitation, HABILITA, Bergamo, Italy
| | - Michelangelo Bartolo
- Neurorehabilitation Unit, Department of Rehabilitation, HABILITA, Bergamo, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Boccia M, Barbetti S, Piccardi L, Guariglia C, Giannini AM. Neuropsychology of Aesthetic Judgment of Ambiguous and Non-Ambiguous Artworks. Behav Sci (Basel) 2017; 7:E13. [PMID: 28335460 PMCID: PMC5371757 DOI: 10.3390/bs7010013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2016] [Revised: 03/13/2017] [Accepted: 03/15/2017] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Several affective and cognitive processes have been found to be pivotal in affecting aesthetic experience of artworks and both neuropsychological as well as psychiatric symptoms have been found to affect artistic production. However, there is a paucity of studies directly investigating effects of brain lesions on aesthetic judgment. Here, we assessed the effects of unilateral brain damage on aesthetic judgment of artworks showing part/whole ambiguity. We asked 19 unilaterally brain-damaged patients (10 left and 9 right brain damaged patients, respectively LBDP and RBDP) and 20 age- and education-matched healthy individuals (controls, C) to rate 10 Arcimboldo's ambiguous portraits (AP), 10 realistic Renaissance portraits (RP), 10 still life paintings (SL), and 10 Arcimboldo's modified portraits where only objects/parts are detectable (AO). They were also administered a Navon task, a facial recognition test, and evaluated on visuo-perceptual and visuo-constructional abilities. Patients included in the study did not show any deficits that could affect the capability to explore and enjoy artworks. SL and RP was not affected by brain damage regardless of its laterality. On the other hand, we found that RBDP liked AP more than the C participants. Furthermore, we found a positive correlation between aesthetic judgment of AP and visuo-perceptual skills even if the single case analyses failed to find a systematic association between neuropsychological deficits and aesthetic judgment of AP. On the whole, the present data suggest that a right hemisphere lesion may affect aesthetic judgment of ambiguous artworks, even in the absence of exploration or constructional deficits.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Maddalena Boccia
- Department of Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, via dei Marsi 78, 00185 Rome, Italy.
- Cognitive and Motor Rehabilitation Unit, IRCCS Fondazione Santa Lucia of Rome, 00179 Rome, Italy.
| | - Sonia Barbetti
- Department of Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, via dei Marsi 78, 00185 Rome, Italy.
- Cognitive and Motor Rehabilitation Unit, IRCCS Fondazione Santa Lucia of Rome, 00179 Rome, Italy.
| | - Laura Piccardi
- Cognitive and Motor Rehabilitation Unit, IRCCS Fondazione Santa Lucia of Rome, 00179 Rome, Italy.
- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, L'Aquila University, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy.
| | - Cecilia Guariglia
- Department of Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, via dei Marsi 78, 00185 Rome, Italy.
- Cognitive and Motor Rehabilitation Unit, IRCCS Fondazione Santa Lucia of Rome, 00179 Rome, Italy.
| | - Anna Maria Giannini
- Department of Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, via dei Marsi 78, 00185 Rome, Italy.
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Processing emotion from abstract art in frontotemporal lobar degeneration. Neuropsychologia 2015; 81:245-254. [PMID: 26748236 PMCID: PMC4749539 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2015.12.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2015] [Revised: 12/19/2015] [Accepted: 12/30/2015] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
Abstract
art may signal emotions independently of a biological or social carrier: it might therefore constitute a test case for defining brain mechanisms of generic emotion decoding and the impact of disease states on those mechanisms. This is potentially of particular relevance to diseases in the frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) spectrum. These diseases are often led by emotional impairment despite retained or enhanced artistic interest in at least some patients. However, the processing of emotion from art has not been studied systematically in FTLD. Here we addressed this issue using a novel emotional valence matching task on abstract paintings in patients representing major syndromes of FTLD (behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia, n=11; sematic variant primary progressive aphasia (svPPA), n=7; nonfluent variant primary progressive aphasia (nfvPPA), n=6) relative to healthy older individuals (n=39). Performance on art emotion valence matching was compared between groups taking account of perceptual matching performance and assessed in relation to facial emotion matching using customised control tasks. Neuroanatomical correlates of art emotion processing were assessed using voxel-based morphometry of patients' brain MR images. All patient groups had a deficit of art emotion processing relative to healthy controls; there were no significant interactions between syndromic group and emotion modality. Poorer art emotion valence matching performance was associated with reduced grey matter volume in right lateral occopitotemporal cortex in proximity to regions previously implicated in the processing of dynamic visual signals. Our findings suggest that abstract art may be a useful model system for investigating mechanisms of generic emotion decoding and aesthetic processing in neurodegenerative diseases.
Collapse
|