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Petersen CM, DeLucia PR, Oswald FL, Kortum P, Leal SL, Pickens S, Hekel BE. Toward user-centered assistive technologies for aging in place with cognitive impairment: a survey. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2024; 19:1561-1567. [PMID: 37267121 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2023.2217848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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PURPOSE To reduce the burden of Alzheimer's disease, the use of assistive technologies for patients and their informal caregivers is considered essential. However, these technologies are made as "one size fits all" instead of being tailored to accommodate people with varying degrees of cognitive impairment and those with diverse races/ethnicities. Thus, the aim of this survey was to determine whether the types of assistance needed most, and the technology used by those with cognitive impairment differed by race (White/non-Hispanics, Black or African Americans, and Hispanic/Latinos or Puerto Ricans) and severity of dementia (mild, moderate, severe). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS One hundred and eighty informal caregivers of people with different levels of severity of cognitive impairment and several different races/ethnicities filled out an online survey regarding assistance needed and technologies used. RESULTS The results show that racial minorities considered the needs for assistance with Basic Activities of Daily Living as more important compared to White/non-Hispanics with mild dementia. Furthermore, Hispanic/Latinos or Puerto Ricans and White/non-Hispanics with severe dementia were shown to use technology that is designed to help with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living more than those with moderate dementia. Lastly, during COVID-19, devices to assist with walking, preparing meals and personal hygiene have been used significantly more by White/non-Hispanics with severe dementia compared to Hispanic/Latinos or Puerto Ricans. CONCLUSION The results point to the need to design for those with severe dementia, regardless of race, and should focus on addressing needs related to both Instrumental and Basic Activities of Daily Living.
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, Rice University, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, Rice University, Houston, TX, USA
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- Institute of Health Sciences-Houston Center College of Nursing, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX, USA
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- Cizik School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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Gates P, Green HJ, Gough K, Dhillon H, Vardy JL, Dickinson M, Guarnera J, Krishnasamy M, Livingston PM, White V, Ugalde A, Caeyenberghs K. Web-based cognitive rehabilitation intervention for cancer-related cognitive impairment following chemotherapy for aggressive lymphoma: protocol for a randomised pilot trial. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e081084. [PMID: 38653511 PMCID: PMC11043699 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-081084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cancer-related cognitive impairment is common among people diagnosed with and treated for cancer. This can be a distressing and disabling side effect for impacted individuals. Interventions to mitigate cognitive dysfunction are available, but, to date, most have been trialled in samples that are largely or exclusively composed of people with solid tumours. Intervention strategies to support cognitive functioning are needed, but there is a paucity of research in this area. The main aim of this study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of methods and procedures intended for use in a definitive trial of a web-based cognitive rehabilitation programme, Responding to Cognitive Concerns (eReCog), in people who have received chemotherapy for aggressive lymphoma. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The proposed study is a single-site, parallel-group, pilot randomised controlled trial, with one baseline and one follow-up (or postintervention) assessment. 38 people from the target population with low perceived cognitive function based on the Cognitive Change Screen will be recruited from a specialist cancer centre between July 2023 and June 2024. After baseline assessment, participants will be randomised one-to-one to receive usual care only (a factsheet about changes in memory and thinking for people with cancer) or eReCog plus usual care. The 4-week eReCog intervention consists of four online modules offering psychoeducation on cognitive impairment associated with cancer and its treatment, skills training for improving memory, and attention and relaxation training. Study outcomes will include the feasibility of recruitment and retention at follow-up assessment (primary outcomes), as well as adherence to, usability of and intrinsic motivation to engage with eReCog, and compliance with study measures. The potential efficacy of eReCog will also be evaluated. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval was granted by the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Human Research Ethics Committee in Victoria, Australia (HREC/97384/PMCC). Study findings will be disseminated via peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry, ACTRN12623000705684.
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- Priscilla Gates
- Cognitive Neuroscience Unit, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
- Health Services Research, Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Health Services Research, Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Nursing, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Science, School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Concord Cancer Centre, Concord, New South Wales, Australia
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- Clinical Haematology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Cognitive Neuroscience Unit, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
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- Health Services Research, Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Nursing, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
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- Cognitive Neuroscience Unit, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
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Myers JS, Wertheimer JC, Kim JG, He J, Shirazipour CH, Hooper D, Penne Mays M, Klemp JR, Zegers C, Asher A. Emerging From the Haze™: Pilot Feasibility Study Comparing Two Virtual Formats of a Cognitive Rehabilitation Intervention. Oncol Nurs Forum 2024; 51:223-242. [PMID: 38668909 DOI: 10.1188/24.onf.223-242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To gather feasibility and preliminary data comparing two virtual delivery methods for providing Emerging From the Haze™ (Haze) to cancer survivors compared to waitlist control (WLC). SAMPLE & SETTING Eligible participants (N = 93) reported cancer-related cognitive impairment following chemotherapy for stage I-III solid tumors, Hodgkin lymphoma, or non-Hodgkin lymphoma. METHODS & VARIABLES A three-arm randomized design was used to compare virtual live group presentation of Haze sessions, virtual prerecorded Haze group sessions, and WLC. Data were collected at baseline, week 10, and week 14. RESULTS Feasibility was demonstrated. Significant cognitive function improvement at week 10 versus WLC was reported for the live group, and clinical improvement was reported for the prerecorded group. The prerecorded group reported significant improvement at week 14 versus WLC in physical activity, sleep, and health-related quality of life. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING Additional pilot and feasibility evidence for cognitive rehabilitation interventions was demonstrated. Prerecorded Haze delivery shows potential for clinical effectiveness and scalability. Future multisite research is warranted.
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Sáez-Gutiérrez S, Fernández-Rodríguez EJ, Sánchez-Gómez C, García-Martín A, Barbero-Iglesias FJ, Sánchez Aguadero N. Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial: Effect of an everyday cognition training program on cognitive function, emotional state, frailty and functioning in older adults without cognitive impairment. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0300898. [PMID: 38551981 PMCID: PMC10980185 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Ageing entails changes in complex cognitive functions that lead to a decrease in autonomy and quality of life. Everyday cognition is the ability to solve cognitively complex problems in the everyday world, enabling instrumental activities of life. Benefits have been found in studies using everyday cognition-based assessment and intervention, as the results predict improvements in everyday performance, not just in specific cognitive functions. A study protocol is presented based on assessment and training in everyday cognition versus traditional cognitive stimulation for the improvement of functionality, emotional state, frailty and cognitive function. METHODS A parallel randomised controlled clinical trial with two arms will be conducted. It will be carried out by the University of Salamanca (Spain) in eleven centres and associations for the elderly of the City Council of Salamanca. People aged 60 years or older without cognitive impairment will be recruited. Participants will be randomly distributed into two groups: the experimental group will undergo a training programme in everyday cognition and the control group a programme of traditional cognitive stimulation, completing 25 sessions over 7 months. All participants will be assessed at the beginning and at the end of the intervention, where socio-demographic data and the following scales will be collected: The Medical Outcomes Study (MOS), Questionnaire ARMS-e, Everyday Cognition Test (PECC), Scale Yesavage, Test Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), The Functional Independence Measure (FIM), Fragility Index and Lawton y Brody Scale. DISCUSSION The present study aims to improve conventional clinical practice on cognitive function training by proposing a specific assessment and intervention of everyday cognition based on the importance of actual cognitive functioning during the resolution of complex tasks of daily life, giving priority to the improvement of autonomy. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov; ID: NCT05688163. Registered on: January 18, 2023.
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
- Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, Spain
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- Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, Spain
- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Labour Law and Social Work, Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
- Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
- Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, Spain
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Okahashi S, Noguchi T, Ishihara M, Osawa A, Kinoshita F, Ueda I, Kamiya M, Nakagawa T, Kondo I, Sakurai T, Arai H, Saito T. Dyadic Art Appreciation and Self-Expression Program (NCGG-ART) for People with Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment and Their Family Caregivers: A Feasibility Study. J Alzheimers Dis 2024; 97:1435-1448. [PMID: 38250777 DOI: 10.3233/jad-231143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Non-pharmacological interventions effective for depressive mood and bilateral relationships among persons with cognitive impairment (PwCI) and their family caregivers (FCGs) have not been established. OBJECTIVE To examine the feasibility of a newly developed group-based art appreciation and self-expression program (NCGG-ART) for dyads of PwCI and their FCGs. METHODS This pilot randomized control trial included 34 dyads of PwCI diagnosed with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment, and their FCGs, from an outpatient rehabilitation service (Holistic Physio-Cognitive Rehabilitation [HPCR]). Participants were randomly divided equally into the HPCR (control group) or NCGG-ART and HPCR (intervention group) groups. Both included 1-hour weekly, 6-week programs. The primary outcome was depressive symptoms among FCGs assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Feasibility outcomes included participant satisfaction and motivation. FCGs were interviewed about their experiences and feelings regarding the program, which were analyzed using content analysis. RESULTS Thirty-two dyads (intervention group:16; control group:16) completed the study period. High participation rates, satisfaction, and motivation were demonstrated throughout the intervention. Scores in the PHQ-9 among FCGs did not show positive effects: mean changes in the score were 1.3 for the intervention group and -0.8 for the control group (Cohen d:0.56). However, the qualitative analysis revealed favorable experiences and feelings of the FCGs, such as positive emotions, social interactions, and person-centered attitudes to and positive relationships with PwCI. CONCLUSIONS This program demonstrated high feasibility with FCGs' favorable responses to emotions and relationships with PwCI, ensuring future investigations with a confirmatory study design.
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- Sayaka Okahashi
- Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Japan
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- Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Japan
- Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, London, UK
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Chiyoda, Japan
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- Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Japan
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- Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Japan
- Hospital, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Japan
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- Department of Advanced Medicine, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Hospital, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Japan
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- Hospital, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Japan
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- Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Japan
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- Hospital, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Japan
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- Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Japan
- Department of Cognition and Behavior Science, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Japan
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- Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Japan
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Silva AF, Silva RM, Murawska-Ciałowicz E, Zurek G, Danek N, Cialowicz M, Carvalho J, Clemente FM. Cognitive Training with Older Adults Using Smartphone and Web-Based Applications: A Scoping Review. J Prev Alzheimers Dis 2024; 11:693-700. [PMID: 38706285 DOI: 10.14283/jpad.2024.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The present scoping review focused on: i) which apps were previously studied; ii) what is the most common frequency for implementing cognitive training; and iii) what cognitive functions the interventions most focus on. METHODS PRISMA guidelines were followed, and the search was conducted on Web of Science, PsycInfo, Cochrane, and Pubmed. From 1733 studies found, 34 were included. RESULTS it was highlighted the necessity for forthcoming investigations to tackle the methodical restrictions and disparities in the domain. DISCUSSION great diversity in intervention protocols was found. Incorporating evaluations of physical fitness in conjunction with cognitive evaluations can offer a more all-encompassing comprehension of the impacts of combined interventions. Furthermore, exploring the efficacy of cognitive training applications requires additional scrutiny, considering individual variances and practical outcomes in real-life settings.
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- A F Silva
- Rui Miguel Silva, Escola Superior de Desporto e Lazer - Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Complexo Desportivo e Lazer Comendador Rui Solheiro Monte de Prado, 4960-320 Melgaço, Tel.. +351 258 809 678,
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Xie W, Chen X, Ma X, Song S, Ma H, You J, Huang C. Effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy combined with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on vascular cognitive impairment: a randomised controlled trial protocol. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e073532. [PMID: 37963686 PMCID: PMC10649391 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-073532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) has an increasing prevalence worldwide, accounting for at least 20%-40% of all diagnoses of dementia. The decline in cognitive function seriously impairs patients' activities of daily living and social participation and reduces their quality of life. However, there is still a lack of advanced, definitive rehabilitation programmes for VCI. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) are recognised treatments for improving cognitive impairment. The former can restore oxygen supply in the brain by increasing oxygen partial pressure in brain tissue, while the latter can enhance neuronal excitability and promote synaptic plasticity. However, no studies have explored the effect of HBO combined with rTMS on VCI. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This study is designed as a single-centre, assessor-blind, randomised controlled clinical trial with four parallel arms. A total of 72 participants will be recruited and randomly assigned to the control group, HBOT group, rTMS group and HBOT combined with rTMS group at a ratio of 1:1:1:1. All enrolled participants will receive conventional treatment. The entire intervention period is 4 weeks, with a 3-week follow-up. Outcomes will be measured at baseline (T0), after a 4-week intervention (T1) and after an additional 3-week follow-up period (T2). The primary endpoint is the Montreal Cognitive Assessment score. The secondary endpoints are Mini-Mental State Examination score, Modified Barthel Index score, latency and amplitude of P300, cerebral cortical oxygenated haemoglobin (HbO2) and deoxygenated haemoglobin (HbR) concentrations as measured by task-state functional near-infrared spectroscopy. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval was obtained from the West China Hospital Clinical Trials and Biomedical Ethics Committee of Sichuan University (ethics reference: 2022 (1972)). The findings will be published in peer-reviewed journals and disseminated through scientific conferences and seminars. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ChiCTR2300068242.
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- Wei Xie
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Medicine in Sichuan Province, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Medicine in Sichuan Province, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Medicine in Sichuan Province, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Medicine in Sichuan Province, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Medicine in Sichuan Province, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Medicine in Sichuan Province, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Rehabilitation Medicine in Sichuan Province, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Bai J, Feng H, Liu Z, Han L. Comment on: Effects of Virtual Reality Rehabilitation Training on Cognitive Function and Activities of Daily Living of Patients With Poststroke Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2023; 104:1969-1970. [PMID: 37541359 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2023.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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- Jiajia Bai
- Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, Gansu Province Hospital Rehabilitation Center, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, Gansu Province Hospital Rehabilitation Center, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, Gansu Province Hospital Rehabilitation Center, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, Gansu Province Hospital Rehabilitation Center, Lanzhou, China.
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Das J, Barry G, Walker R, Vitorio R, Morris R, Stuart S. The integration of technology into a home-based visuo-cognitive training intervention for people with Parkinson's: Is the future digital? PLoS One 2023; 18:e0285100. [PMID: 37319251 PMCID: PMC10270359 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0285100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Mobile applications and technology (e.g., stroboscopic glasses) are increasingly being used to deliver combined visual and cognitive (termed visuo-cognitive) training that replaces standard pen and paper-based interventions. These 'technological visuo-cognitive training' (TVT) interventions could help address the complex problems associated with visuo-cognitive dysfunction in people with long term neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease. As data emerges to support the effectiveness of these technologies, patient perspectives offer an insight into how novel TVT is received by people living with long term neurological conditions. OBJECTIVE To explore experiences of people with Parkinson's in using technology as part of a home-based visuo-cognitive training programme compared to traditional approaches to rehabilitation. METHODS Eight people with Parkinson's who took part in a pilot randomised cross-over trial, investigating the efficacy and feasibility of TVT compared to standard care, were interviewed to explore their experiences of each arm of the training they received. Integration of Normalisation Process Theory (NPT) into the analysis enabled examination of the potential to embed novel TVT into a home-based rehabilitation intervention for people with Parkinson's disease. RESULTS Three key themes emerged from the thematic analysis as factors influencing the implementation potential of TVT for people with Parkinson's disease: perceived value of technology, perceived ease of use and support mechanisms. Further examination of the data through the lens of NPT revealed that the implantation and embedding of novel technology was dependent on positive user experience, individual disease manifestation and engagement with a professional. CONCLUSIONS Our findings provide insights into the challenges of engaging with technology-based interventions while living with a progressive and fluctuating disease. When implementing technology-based interventions for people with Parkinson's, we recommend that patients and clinicians collaborate to determine whether the technology fits the capacity, preference, and treatment needs of the individual patient.
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- Julia Das
- Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, North Tyneside General Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, North Tyneside General Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, North Tyneside General Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, North Tyneside General Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Lowder RJ, Jaywant A, Fridman CB, Toglia J, O'Dell MW. Cognitive impairment predicts engagement in inpatient stroke rehabilitation. Int J Rehabil Res 2022; 45:359-365. [PMID: 36237146 DOI: 10.1097/mrr.0000000000000552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Patient engagement during inpatient rehabilitation is an important component of rehabilitation therapy, as lower levels of engagement are associated with poorer outcomes. Cognitive deficits may impact patient engagement during inpatient stroke rehabilitation. Here, we assess whether patient performance on the cognitive tasks of the 30-min National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke - Canadian Stroke Network (NINDS-CSN) screening battery predicts engagement in inpatient stroke rehabilitation. Prospective data from 110 participants completing inpatient stroke rehabilitation at an academic medical center were utilized for the present analyses. Cognitive functioning was assessed at inpatient stroke rehabilitation admission using the NINDS-CSN cognitive battery. Patient engagement was evaluated at discharge from an inpatient rehabilitation unit using the Hopkins Rehabilitation Engagement Rating Scale. The results demonstrate that the NINDS-CSN cognitive battery, specifically subtests measuring executive functioning, attention and processing speed, predicts patient engagement in inpatient stroke rehabilitation. Cognitively impaired patients undergoing rehabilitation may benefit from modifications and interventions to increase engagement and improve functional outcomes.
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- Ryan J Lowder
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine
- Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medicine
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
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- Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medicine
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
- School of Health and Natural Sciences, Mercy College
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
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Kim SH, Gwak DW, Jeong JG, Jung H, Min YS, Kim AR, Jung TD. Effect of computerized cognitive rehabilitation in comparison between young and old age after traumatic brain injury. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e29874. [PMID: 35984190 PMCID: PMC9388031 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cognitive dysfunction reduces patients' quality of life and social participation with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Computerized cognitive rehabilitation is increasingly being used for cognitive therapy in TBI patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of age on the effect of computerized cognitive rehabilitation in cognitive dysfunction after TBI. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 34 patients with cognitive dysfunction after TBI were enrolled. Participants performed 30 sessions of computerized cognitive rehabilitation (Comcog) for 6 weeks. A cognitive evaluation was performed before and after treatment with Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Computerized Neurophyschologic Test (CNT). RESULTS There were no cognitive tests that differed between the young group and the old group at baseline. However, after computerized cognitive rehabilitation, the young group showed significant improvement compared to the old group in verbal memory, visual memory, attention, and visuo-motor coordination tests. The young group showed improvement in MMSE, verbal and visual memory, and visuo-motor coordination tests after computerized cognitive rehabilitation. In contrast, the old group showed significant improvement only in MMSE and visual learning test, one of the visual memory tests. CONCLUSION Our findings demonstrate that age may be an important factor related to the effect of computer cognitive rehabilitation on cognitive dysfunction after TBI. Methodologically more ordered studies with larger sample sizes are needed in the future.
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- Seong-Hun Kim
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
- * Correspondence: Tae-Du Jung, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, 807, Hoguk-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41404, Republic of Korea (e-mail: )
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Li C, Sun R, Chen J, Hong J, Sun J, Zeng Y, Zhang X, Dou Z, Wen H. Different training patterns at recovery stage improve cognitive function in ischemic stroke rats through regulation of the axonal growth inhibitor pathway. Behav Brain Res 2021; 421:113730. [PMID: 34971645 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2021.113730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Running wheel exercise training (RWE) and skilled reaching training (SRT) are physical training approaches with positive effects on cognitive function. However, few studies have compared the different effects of these exercises on long-term memory, and their mechanism remains unknown. This study investigated the effects of SRT and RWE, at the recovery stage, on the cognitive function of transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (tMCAO) rats and explored their association with NgR1/Rho-A/ROCK/LOTUS/LGI1 signaling. Adult Sprague-Dawley rats (n = 55) were divided into four groups after pretraining: SRT, RWE, tMCAO, and Sham. Rats were subjected to modified neurological severity score (mNSS) measurements and forelimb grip strength and the Morris water maze tests. Using immunofluorescence and western blotting, we evaluated axonal growth inhibitor expression in the peri-infarct cortex on days 28 and 56 after tMCAO. Results showed the mNSS reduced, whereas the grip strengths improved in RWE and SRT groups. The escape latency in the Morris water maze test was shorter, whereas the number of times of crossing the platform was higher in both the SRT and RWE groups than in the tMCAO group on day 56; furthermore, the parameters in the SRT group improved compared to those in the RWE group. Physical exercise training could improve cognitive functions by reducing the expression of the NgR1/RhoA/ROCK axon growth inhibitors and increasing the expression of the endogenous antagonists LOTUS/LGI1. Exercise training beginning at the recovery stage could improve the cognitive function in tMCAO rats through a mechanism probably associated with the axonal growth inhibitor pathway.
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- Chao Li
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou 510630, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Union Shenzhen Hospital, 89 Taoyuan Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou 510630, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou 510630, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou 510630, Guangdong Province, China; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Guangzhou Panyu Central Hospital, No.8 Fuyu east Road, Guangzhou 511400, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou 510630, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou 510630, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou 510630, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 600 Tianhe Road, Guangzhou 510630, Guangdong Province, China.
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Youze H, Ting Y, Yaqi B, Tianshen X, Tiecheng W, Jingsong W. Computer aided self-regulation learning and cognitive training improve generalization ability of patients with poststroke cognitive impairment. Sci Rep 2021; 11:24200. [PMID: 34921201 PMCID: PMC8683486 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-03620-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Emerging studies suggest the application of self-regulation learning (SRL) to improve generalization abilities in poststroke patients. SRL has been proposed to have an added effect on computer-aided cognitive training (CACT). This study aimed to examine the efficacy of an intervention combining computer-aided SRL (CA-SRL) training and CACT for generalization abilities and cognitive function in patients with poststroke cognitive impairment (PSCI). A total of 75 patients recruited from a rehabilitation centre were randomly assigned to a CA-SRL group, demonstration learning (DL) group and traditional learning (TL) group. Finally, 72 patients were included in the analysis. Over 3 weeks, the patients in these three groups underwent CA-SRL or DL training combined with cognitive training. After the intervention, all outcomes significantly improved (P < 0.05). The CA-SRL group showed better improvements in all trained tasks among the groups, especially in "wash the dishes" and "change the bed". The results of the analysis for generalization abilities showed that CA-SRL group patients obtained the highest scores among the groups in untrained tasks. The mean changes in the Montreal Cognitive Assessment in both the CA-SRL and TL groups were significantly higher than those in the DL group (P < 0.001, P = 0.002) after adjusting for education level and Lawton Instrumental ADL Scale score. In general, the combination of CA-SRL and CACT is effective for PSCI patients and has a better effect on promoting skill generalization from cognitive gains than traditional training.
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- He Youze
- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
- Fujian Collaborative Innovation Center for Rehabilitation Technology, Fuzhou, China
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- College of Rehabilitation Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China.
- Fujian Collaborative Innovation Center for Rehabilitation Technology, Fuzhou, China.
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Pastells-Peiró R, Fernández-Lago H, Rubinat Arnaldo E, Bellon F, Martínez-Soldevila J, Gea-Sánchez M. Information and communication technologies for the improvement of cognitive function in healthy older adults: a systematic review protocol. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e046544. [PMID: 34916307 PMCID: PMC8679132 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Mild cognitive impairment is one of the consequences of ageing, causing functional disability, a poor quality of life and an increased socioeconomic expenditure. Evidence shows that patients go through a long preclinical stage in which cognitive deficits appear subtly until they reach the threshold of dementia. Non-pharmacological interventions have been gaining ground as prevention of modifiable factors of cognitive decline such as obesity, diabetes, physical inactivity or social isolation. Along these lines, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can be a tool for cognitive stimulation, cognitive training and cognitive rehabilitation. The main objective of the systematic review will be to review and analyse the use of ICTs for the improvement of cognitive functions in healthy older adult population aged 50 and over, for the prevention of cognitive impairment METHODS: A systematic review will be conducted including randomised clinical trials in adults without diseases or accidents associated with cognitive impairment, and whom have used ICTs for the improvement of cognitive functions between 2010 and 2020 in English or Spanish. The articles that report data on cognitive function by domain, for example, memory or executive functions, or by test will be included. The databases Medline (PubMed), CinahlPlus, Scopus, ISI WoS, CENTRAL and IEEE Xplore will be searched. Studies that meet the inclusion criteria will be analysed according to the Cochrane RoB2 tool for risk of bias assessment. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval is not necessary as this is a systematic review. The results will be published in scientific journals, as well as in specialised congresses on the subject of study.
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- Roland Pastells-Peiró
- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
- Grup de Recerca de Cures en Salut, Lleida Institute for Biomedical Research Dr. Pifarré Foundation (IRBLleida), Lleida, Spain
- Society, Health, Education and Culture Research Group (GESEC), University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
- Grup de Recerca de Cures en Salut, Lleida Institute for Biomedical Research Dr. Pifarré Foundation (IRBLleida), Lleida, Spain
- Society, Health, Education and Culture Research Group (GESEC), University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
- Grup de Recerca de Cures en Salut, Lleida Institute for Biomedical Research Dr. Pifarré Foundation (IRBLleida), Lleida, Spain
- Society, Health, Education and Culture Research Group (GESEC), University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
- CIBER of Diabetes and Associated Metabolic Diseases (CIBERDEM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
- Grup de Recerca de Cures en Salut, Lleida Institute for Biomedical Research Dr. Pifarré Foundation (IRBLleida), Lleida, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
- Grup de Recerca de Cures en Salut, Lleida Institute for Biomedical Research Dr. Pifarré Foundation (IRBLleida), Lleida, Spain
- Society, Health, Education and Culture Research Group (GESEC), University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
- Grup de Recerca de Cures en Salut, Lleida Institute for Biomedical Research Dr. Pifarré Foundation (IRBLleida), Lleida, Spain
- Society, Health, Education and Culture Research Group (GESEC), University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
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Vita A, Barlati S, Ceraso A, Nibbio G, Ariu C, Deste G, Wykes T. Effectiveness, Core Elements, and Moderators of Response of Cognitive Remediation for Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. JAMA Psychiatry 2021; 78:848-858. [PMID: 33877289 PMCID: PMC8058696 DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2021.0620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 179] [Impact Index Per Article: 59.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Importance Cognitive impairment is a core feature of schizophrenia, with negative consequences on functional outcomes. Although cognitive remediation (CR) is effective and mentioned in treatment guidance for schizophrenia, its active ingredients and ideal candidates are still debated. Objective To provide a comprehensive update on CR effectiveness for cognition and functioning in schizophrenia and analyze the core ingredients of efficacy and role of patient characteristics. Data Sources The reference list of the last comprehensive meta-analysis in 2011 was screened against eligibility criteria. Then, electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, and PsycInfo) were systematically searched for articles published from January 2011 to February 2020. Reference lists of included articles and relevant reviews were hand searched, and Google Scholar was manually inspected. Study Selection Eligible studies were randomized clinical trials comparing CR with any other control condition in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (with an unrestricted clinical status). Screening was performed by at least 2 independent reviewers. Data Extraction and Synthesis The PRISMA guidelines were followed. Study data were independently extracted and pooled using random-effect models. Cohen d was used to measure outcomes. Trial methodological quality was evaluated with the Clinical Trials Assessment Measure. Main Outcomes and Measures Primary outcomes were changes in global cognition and overall functioning from baseline to after treatment, subsequently investigated through metaregressions, subgroup, and sensitivity analyses based on prespecified hypotheses, to identify potential moderators of response associated with treatment modality and patient characteristics. Results Of 1815 identified reports, 358 full texts were assessed and 194 reports on 130 studies were included. Based on 130 studies with 8851 participants, CR was effective on cognition (d, 0.29 [95% CI, 0.24-0.34]) and functioning (d, 0.22 [95% CI, 0.16-0.29]). An active and trained therapist (cognition: χ21, 4.14; P = .04; functioning: χ21, 4.26; P = .04), structured development of cognitive strategies (cognition: χ21, 9.34; P = .002; functioning: χ21, 8.12; P = .004), and integration with psychosocial rehabilitation (cognition: χ21, 5.66; functioning: χ21, 12.08) were crucial ingredients of efficacy. Patients with fewer years of education (global cognition: coefficient, -0.055 [95% CI, -0.103 to -0.006]; P = .03; global functioning: coefficient, -0.061 [95% CI, -0.112 to -0.011]; P = .02), lower premorbid IQ (global functioning: coefficient, -0.013 [-0.025 to -0.001]; P = .04), and higher baseline symptom severity (global cognition: coefficient, 0.006 [95% CI, 0.002 to 0.010]; P = .005) emerged as optimal candidates. Conclusions and Relevance These findings show that CR is an evidence-based intervention that should be included consistently into clinical guidelines for the treatment of individuals with schizophrenia and implemented more widely in clinical practice.
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- Antonio Vita
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, ASST Spedali Civili of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, ASST Spedali Civili of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, ASST Spedali Civili of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, ASST Spedali Civili of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Maudsley Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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Resch C, Hurks P, de Kloet A, van Heugten C. Rationale and description of BrainLevel: Computerized repeated practice with strategy use instruction for children with acquired brain injury. Clin Rehabil 2021; 35:787-800. [PMID: 33517763 PMCID: PMC8191149 DOI: 10.1177/0269215521989652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE In this paper, we provide the rationale behind and a description of BrainLevel, a new cognitive rehabilitation intervention for children with acquired brain injury. RATIONALE Children with acquired brain injury frequently report cognitive problems and consequently problems in participation, psychosocial functioning, family functioning and quality of life. Computerized repeated practice of specific cognitive tasks (so-called 'brain training') improves performance on those specific or highly similar tasks, but rarely leads to better daily life functioning. Adding strategy use instruction as an intervention component, with the aim to transfer task-specific effects to other contexts, may yield positive effects on cognitive and daily life functioning of children with acquired brain injury. DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW INTERVENTION In BrainLevel, computerized repeated practice is offered via the online training programme BrainGymmer. For the strategy use instruction, we developed a protocol to provide and practice function-specific and metacognitive strategies. The intervention period is 6 weeks, during which children train five times per week for 30 minutes per day at home with BrainGymmer. Additionally, they attend a weekly 45-minute strategy use instruction session on the basis of our protocol with a cognitive rehabilitation specialist. DISCUSSION BrainLevel is innovative in combining computerized repeated practice with strategy use instruction as cognitive rehabilitation for children with acquired brain injury. Currently, we are investigating the effectiveness of BrainLevel. In this paper, possible adaptations to tailor BrainLevel to other games or contexts, or to incorporate novel scientific insights, for example regarding optimal intervention duration and intensity, are discussed.
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- Christine Resch
- Department of Neuropsychology and Psychopharmacology, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Limburg Brain Injury Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neuropsychology and Psychopharmacology, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- The Hague University of Applied Sciences, The Hague, The Netherlands
- Basalt Rehabilitation, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neuropsychology and Psychopharmacology, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Limburg Brain Injury Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Li F, Harmer P, Voit J, Chou LS. Implementing an Online Virtual Falls Prevention Intervention During a Public Health Pandemic for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Feasibility Trial. Clin Interv Aging 2021; 16:973-983. [PMID: 34079243 PMCID: PMC8164667 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s306431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE This study evaluates the feasibility of delivering a virtual (online) falls prevention intervention for older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). METHODS Community-dwelling older adults with MCI (mean age = 76.2 years, 72% women) were randomized to either a Tai Ji Quan (n = 15) or stretching group (n = 15) and participated in 60-minute virtual exercise sessions, via Zoom, twice weekly for 24 weeks. The primary outcome was the incidence of falls. Secondary outcomes were the number of fallers and changes from baseline in the 4-Stage Balance Test, 30-second chair stands, and Timed Up and Go Test under both single- and dual-task conditions. RESULTS The intervention was implemented with good fidelity, an overall attendance rate of 79%, and 13% attrition. Compared with stretching, Tai Ji Quan did not reduce falls (incidence rate ratio = 0.58; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.32 to 1.03) or the number of fallers (relative risk ratio = 0.75; 95% CI, 0.46 to 1.22) at week 24. The Tai Ji Quan group, however, performed consistently better than the stretching group in balance (between-group difference in change from baseline, 0.68 points; 95% CI, 0.12 to 1.24), 30-second chair stands (1.87 stands; 95% CI, 1.15 to 2.58), and Timed Up and Go under single-task (-1.15 seconds; 95% CI, -1.85 to -0.44) and dual-task (-2.35; 95% CI, -3.06 to -1.64) conditions. No serious intervention-related adverse events were observed. CONCLUSION Findings from this study suggest the feasibility, with respect to intervention fidelity, compliance, and potential efficacy, of implementing an at-home, virtual, interactive Tai Ji Quan program, delivered in real-time, as a potential balance training and falls prevention intervention for older adults with MCI. The study provides preliminary data to inform future trials.
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- Fuzhong Li
- Oregon Research Institute, Eugene, OR, USA
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- Willamette University, Department of Exercise and Health Science, Salem, OR, USA
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- Voit Better Balance, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Iowa State University, Department of Kinesiology, Ames, IA, USA
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Wilbur J, Rockafellow J, Shian B. Post-ICU Care in the Outpatient Setting. Am Fam Physician 2021; 103:590-596. [PMID: 33983005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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More than 5 million patients in the United States are admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) annually, and an increasing percentage of patients treated in the ICU survive to hospital discharge. Because these patients require follow-up in the outpatient setting, family physicians should be prepared to provide ongoing care and screening for post-ICU complications. Risk factors for complications after ICU discharge include previous ICU admissions, preexisting mental illness, greater number of comorbidities, and prolonged mechanical ventilation or higher opioid exposure while in the ICU. Early nutritional support and mobilization in the ICU decrease the risk of complications. After ICU discharge, patients should be screened for depression, anxiety, insomnia, and cognitive impairment using standardized screening tools. Physicians should also inquire about weakness, fatigue, neuropathy, and functional impairment and perform a targeted physical examination and laboratory evaluation as indicated; treatment depends on the underlying cause. Exercise regimens are beneficial for reducing several post-ICU complications. Patients who were treated for COVID-19 in the ICU may require additional instruction on reducing the risk of virus transmission. Telemedicine and telerehabilitation allow patients with COVID-19 to receive effective care without increasing exposure risk in communities, hospitals, and medical offices.
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- Jason Wilbur
- University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA
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Zeigelboim BS, José MR, dos Santos GJB, Severiano MIR, Teive HAG, Stechman-Neto J, Santos RS, de Araújo CM, Cavalcante-Leão BL. Balance rehabilitation with a virtual reality protocol for patients with hereditary spastic paraplegia: Protocol for a clinical trial. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0249095. [PMID: 33793609 PMCID: PMC8016341 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0249095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Neurodegenerative diseases are sporadic hereditary conditions characterized by progressive dysfunction of the nervous system. Among the symptoms, vestibulopathy is one of the causes of discomfort and a decrease in quality of life. Hereditary spastic paraplegia is a heterogeneous group of hereditary degenerative diseases involving the disorder of a single gene and is characterized by the progressive retrograde degeneration of fibers in the spinal cord. OBJECTIVE To determine the benefits of vestibular rehabilitation involving virtual reality by comparing pre intervention and post intervention assessments in individuals with hereditary spastic paraplegia. METHODS In this randomized controlled clinical trial from the Rebec platform RBR-3jmx67 in which allocation concealment was performed and the evaluators be blinded will be included. The participants will include 40 patients diagnosed with hereditary spastic paraplegia. The interventions will include vestibular rehabilitation with virtual reality using the Wii® console, Wii-Remote and Wii Balance Board (Nintendo), and the studies will include pre- and post intervention assessments. Group I will include twenty volunteers who performed balance games. Group II will include twenty volunteers who performed balance games and muscle strength games. The games lasted from 30 minutes to an hour, and the sessions were performed twice a week for 10 weeks (total: 20 sessions). RESULTS This study provides a definitive assessment of the effectiveness of a virtual reality vestibular rehabilitation program in halting the progression of hereditary spastic paraplegia, and this treatment can be personalized and affordable. CONCLUSION The study will determine whether a vestibular rehabilitation program with the Nintendo Wii® involving virtual reality can reduce the progressive effect of hereditary spastic paraplegia and serve as an alternative treatment option that is accessible and inexpensive. Rebec platform trial: RBR-3JMX67.
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Smith TM, Wang W. Comparison of a standard computer-assisted cognitive training program to a music enhanced program: A mixed methods study. Cancer Rep (Hoboken) 2021; 4:e1325. [PMID: 33301652 PMCID: PMC8451368 DOI: 10.1002/cnr2.1325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2020] [Revised: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Between 17 and 75% of breast cancer survivors (BCS) experience long-term cognitive deficits such as deficits in memory, attention, processing speed, and executive function. AIMS This study aimed to (a) compare effects of a standard computer-assisted cognitive training (CACT) program to a CACT program enhanced with music (CACT+A) to improve focus and concentration on BCS' memory, cognition, quality of life (QOL), and participation in everyday activities; and (b) garner participants' perspectives of effects of the programs to determine best practice. METHODS An embedded design was employed in this mixed methods study. Participants who reported cognitive problems were recruited through breast cancer support groups. Four pre and post-tests were used followed by a qualitative interview. RESULTS Twenty-five BCS, ages 31 to 72 years participated. The CACT group demonstrated significantly improved pre to post-test scores for working memory, QOL, and three subscales of the Model of Human Occupation Screening Tool (MOHOST) measuring participation in everyday activities. The CACT+A group had significant improvement for four FACT-Cog cognitive function subscales and the total score. Five themes emerged from the interview: Cognitive skill, Strategy learned, No change, QOL factors, and Participation in everyday activities. The CACT+A group expressed experiencing a larger ratio of improvements, most notably for memory and QOL factors. CONCLUSION CACT+A is an auspicious intervention option for BCS who self-report cognitive issues. It is convenient to participate in at home and allows BCS to safely self-isolate if need be. This study is a registered clinical trial protocol: TexasWU record 19 959.
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Kolskår KK, Richard G, Alnæs D, Dørum ES, Sanders A, Ulrichsen KM, Sánchez JM, Ihle‐Hansen H, Nordvik JE, Westlye LT. Reliability, sensitivity, and predictive value of fMRI during multiple object tracking as a marker of cognitive training gain in combination with tDCS in stroke survivors. Hum Brain Mapp 2021; 42:1167-1181. [PMID: 33216408 PMCID: PMC7856645 DOI: 10.1002/hbm.25284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Computerized cognitive training (CCT) combined with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has showed some promise in alleviating cognitive impairments in patients with brain disorders, but the robustness and possible mechanisms are unclear. In this prospective double-blind randomized clinical trial, we investigated the feasibility and effectiveness of combining CCT and tDCS, and tested the predictive value of and training-related changes in fMRI-based brain activation during attentive performance (multiple object tracking) obtained at inclusion, before initiating training, and after the three-weeks intervention in chronic stroke patients (>6 months since hospital admission). Patients were randomized to one of two groups, receiving CCT and either (a) tDCS targeting left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (1 mA), or (b) sham tDCS, with 40s active stimulation (1 mA) before fade out of the current. Of note, 77 patients were enrolled in the study, 54 completed the cognitive training, and 48 completed all training and MRI sessions. We found significant improvement in performance across all trained tasks, but no additional gain of tDCS. fMRI-based brain activation showed high reliability, and higher cognitive performance was associated with increased tracking-related activation in the dorsal attention network and default mode network as well as anterior cingulate after compared to before the intervention. We found no significant associations between cognitive gain and brain activation measured before training or in the difference in activation after intervention. Combined, these results show significant training effects on trained cognitive tasks in stroke survivors, with no clear evidence of additional gain of concurrent tDCS.
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- Knut K. Kolskår
- NORMENT, Division of Mental Health and AddictionOslo University Hospital & Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of OsloOsloNorway
- Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital HTNesoddenNorway
- Department of PsychologyUniversity of OsloOsloNorway
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- NORMENT, Division of Mental Health and AddictionOslo University Hospital & Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of OsloOsloNorway
- Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital HTNesoddenNorway
- Department of PsychologyUniversity of OsloOsloNorway
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- NORMENT, Division of Mental Health and AddictionOslo University Hospital & Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of OsloOsloNorway
- Bjørknes collegeOsloNorway
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- NORMENT, Division of Mental Health and AddictionOslo University Hospital & Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of OsloOsloNorway
- Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital HTNesoddenNorway
- Department of PsychologyUniversity of OsloOsloNorway
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- NORMENT, Division of Mental Health and AddictionOslo University Hospital & Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of OsloOsloNorway
- Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital HTNesoddenNorway
- Department of PsychologyUniversity of OsloOsloNorway
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- NORMENT, Division of Mental Health and AddictionOslo University Hospital & Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of OsloOsloNorway
- Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital HTNesoddenNorway
- Department of PsychologyUniversity of OsloOsloNorway
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- NORMENT, Division of Mental Health and AddictionOslo University Hospital & Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of OsloOsloNorway
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- Department of Geriatric MedicineOslo University HospitalOsloNorway
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- NORMENT, Division of Mental Health and AddictionOslo University Hospital & Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of OsloOsloNorway
- Department of PsychologyUniversity of OsloOsloNorway
- KG Jebsen Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders, University of OsloOsloNorway
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Pan G, Cheng J, Shen W, Lin Y, Zhu A, Jin L, Xie Q, Zhu M, Liu C, Tu F, Chen X. Intensive treadmill training promotes cognitive recovery after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion in juvenile rats. Behav Brain Res 2020; 401:113085. [PMID: 33358915 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2020.113085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2019] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Rehabilitation training is routine for children who experience stroke, but its protective mechanism remains unclear. To study the effect of treadmill training intensity on hippocampal synaptic plasticity after cerebral ischemia, a model of middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO)/reperfusion was established in young rats to simulate childhood ischemic stroke. The rats were randomly allocated into five groups: sham operation, MCAO, low-intensity exercise and MCAO (5 m/min), medium-intensity exercise and MCAO (10 m/min), and high-intensity exercise and MCAO (15 m/min). Intervention was continued for 14 days, and a series of experimental tests were conducted. After MCAO, the juvenile rats exhibited a series of morphological and functional alterations, including changes in their neurobehavior and cerebral infarct volumes. Compared with control rats, MCAO rats had a longer escape latency and crossed fewer platforms in the water maze test and exhibited decreased hippocampal neuron density and Synapsin I and PSD95 expression. Furthermore, MCAO rats exhibited synapse morphology changes and abnormal serum levels of lactic acid and corticosterone. Treadmill training effectively reduced the neurobehavioral scores and cerebral infarction volumes, with medium-intensity training showing the best effect. Treadmill training shortened the escape latency, increased the number of platform crossings, and improved the spatial cognitive abilities of the rats, with the medium intensity training having the best effect on spatial learning/memory efficiency. Treadmill training increased the neuron density in the hippocampus, with the medium-intensity training resulting in the highest density. Treadmill training had a positive effect on the expression of Synapsin I and PSD95, with the medium-intensity training showing the strongest effect. Treadmill training improved the sub-microstructure synapse morphology, with the medium-intensity training demonstrating the best effect. Treadmill training increased the plasma levels of lactic acid and corticosterone, with the high-intensity training having the most obvious effect. Treadmill training can provide neuroprotection by promoting hippocampal synaptic plasticity, with medium-intensity training showing the most optimal effects.
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- Guoyuan Pan
- The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, No. 109, Xueyuanxi Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China; Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, No. 234, Gucui Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Second Hospital Affiliated to Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, No.300, Shouchun Road, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, No. 109, Xueyuanxi Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, No. 109, Xueyuanxi Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, No. 109, Xueyuanxi Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, No. 109, Xueyuanxi Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, No. 109, Xueyuanxi Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, No. 234, Gucui Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, No. 109, Xueyuanxi Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, No. 109, Xueyuanxi Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, No. 109, Xueyuanxi Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Ramage AE. Potential for Cognitive Communication Impairment in COVID-19 Survivors: A Call to Action for Speech-Language Pathologists. Am J Speech Lang Pathol 2020; 29:1821-1832. [PMID: 32946270 DOI: 10.1044/2020_ajslp-20-00147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Purpose Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 is the virus resulting in COVID-19 infections in nearly 4.3 million Americans with COVID-19 in the United States as of July 29, 2020, with nearly 150,000 deaths and hundreds of thousands of survivors (https://www.coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html). This tutorial reviews (a) what has been reported about neurological insults in cases of COVID-19 infection, (b) what is known from similar conditions in other disorders, and (c) how that combined information can inform clinical decision making. Method PubMed and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched for COVID-19 or other coronavirus infections, cognitive impairment observed following critical care, and disorders for which intermittent or chronic hypoxia is characteristic. These were combined with searches relating to cognition, brain, and communication. All searches were conducted between April 8 and May 23, 2020. Meta-analyses and randomized clinical trials addressing other critical illnesses were also included to extend findings to potential cognitive communication outcomes following COVID-19. Results COVID-19 infection results in a combination of (a) respiratory infection with mechanical ventilation secondary to inadequate oxygenation, (b) inflammatory system reactivity, and (c) increased blood clotting factors. These affect central nervous system function incurring long-term cognitive communication impairment in a proportion of survivors. Diagnostic and intervention approaches for such impairments are discussed. Conclusions The existing literature on cognitive sequela of COVID-19 infection is small to date, but much can be learned from similar viral infections and disorders. Although COVID-19 is novel, the speech-language pathology approaches to evaluation and intervention of other populations of critical care patients are applicable. However, speech-language pathologists have not routinely been involved in these patients' acute care. As such, this is a call to action to speech-language pathologists to address the unprecedented numbers of patients who will need their services early in the disease process and throughout recovery.
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- Amy E Ramage
- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of New Hampshire, Durham
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Williams A, Lowry T, Sims-Robinson C. The development of a cognitive rehabilitation task for mice. Neurobiol Learn Mem 2020; 175:107296. [PMID: 32784042 PMCID: PMC7655560 DOI: 10.1016/j.nlm.2020.107296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2020] [Revised: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, and injury can all lead to cognitive deficits, which can be improved clinically with the implementation of cognitive rehabilitation. Due to a lack of effective cognitive rehabilitation tools in mice, we re-designed a cognitive task utilized to detect problem-solving deficits, to develop a cognitive rehabilitation paradigm for mice. In this study, we developed a modified the Puzzle Box task by exposing B6 mice to a variety of obstacles and assessing the escape latencies. We then combined obstacles in order to create a "complex obstacle" for the problem-solving task. We determined that our task was reproducible in different cohorts of mice. Furthermore, with repetition the mice display an improvement in the performance, evident by a shorter escape latency and the ability to maintain this improvement in performance, indicative of long-term memory. Given that this approach is new, we validated whether this task could successfully detect deficits in a mouse model of cognitive impairment, the high-fat diet mouse. We demonstrate that high-fat diet mice have longer escape latencies when exposed to the complex obstacle compared to standard diet control mice. Taken together, these data suggest that the Puzzle Box is a valid task for cognitive rehabilitation in mice.
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- Alexus Williams
- Department of Neurology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA; College of Charleston, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA.
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Shorland J, Douglas J, O'Halloran R. Cognitive-communication difficulties following traumatic brain injury sustained in older adulthood: a scoping review. Int J Lang Commun Disord 2020; 55:821-836. [PMID: 32706482 DOI: 10.1111/1460-6984.12560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 05/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Older adults are a peak incidence group for traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, empirical evidence on TBI in older adults is often limited to extrapolated findings from studies involving younger adults. While cognitive-communication deficits are an established consequence of TBI with substantial impact on social outcome for younger adults, little is known about the nature of cognitive-communication changes experienced by older adults following a new-onset TBI. In order to inform evidence-based service delivery and support older adults who sustain TBI, it is important to understand how these difficulties manifest in older adults. AIMS To review the empirical literature to determine the nature and breadth of research that has addressed the influence of older age on cognitive-communication outcomes following TBI sustained in older adulthood. METHODS & PROCEDURES A scoping review framework was used. Five electronic databases (Medline, PsycINFO, Embase, CINAHL and Scopus) were searched to locate peer-reviewed studies addressing cognitive-communication following TBI sustained at ≥ 55 years. Given the absence of dedicated investigations within the search yield, studies were included where at least 30% of participants were aged ≥ 55 years at injury, and age was a stated focus of the investigation. OUTCOMES & RESULTS A total of 2468 unique records were identified and reduced to 225 after title and abstract screening. Full-text review revealed only three studies that met the criteria. Collectively these studies included adults aged 55-93 years at injury. Two studies focused on age as a predictor for acute cognitive-communication difficulty, and one on the impact of age on facial emotion recognition in the chronic stages of injury. None of the studies had a dedicated focus on cognitive-communication outcomes for older adults who sustained a TBI within the defined period of older adulthood. CONCLUSIONS & IMPLICATIONS This scoping review produced limited results and insufficient evidence to inform rehabilitation for older adults. Indeed, very little is known about cognitive-communication outcomes for older adults who sustain a TBI. This review highlights the need, in the context of an ageing population, for research within this area to be prioritized. What this paper adds What is already known on the subject Empirical evidence to support the management of post-TBI cognitive-communication difficulties in adults predominantly stems from studies with young adults. However, the broader TBI literature suggests that outcome for older adults requires specific consideration due to its distinct nature and occurrence during a stage of life when there is the potential for subtle change to the processes of cognition and communication as part of typical ageing. What this paper adds to existing knowledge This scoping review identifies that research related to cognitive-communication outcomes for older adults who have sustained a TBI is very much in its infancy. Overarching statements about post-TBI cognitive-communication outcomes for older adults cannot be drawn, nor can it be determined if outcomes for older adults differ from younger adults. What are the potential or actual clinical implications of this work? The lack of research in this area means that tangible guidance cannot be provided to clinicians working with older adults following TBI to support evidence-based practice for cognitive-communication. This scoping review strongly supports the need for further research in this area.
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- Joanna Shorland
- Discipline of Speech Pathology, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Speech Pathology Department, Acquired Brain Injury Unit, Caulfield Hospital, Alfred Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Living with Disability Research Centre, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Summer Foundation, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Discipline of Speech Pathology, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Franco-Martín MA, Diaz-Baquero AA, Bueno-Aguado Y, Cid-Bartolomé MT, Parra Vidales E, Perea Bartolomé MV, de la Torre Díez I, van der Roest HG. Computer-based cognitive rehabilitation program GRADIOR for mild dementia and mild cognitive impairment: new features. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2020; 20:274. [PMID: 33092577 PMCID: PMC7584078 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-020-01293-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The growing number of older people and, with it, the increase of neurological impairments such as dementia has led to the implementation of the use of computer programs for cognitive rehabilitation in people with dementia. For 20 years, we have been developing the GRADIOR cognitive rehabilitation program and conducted several studies associated with its usability and effectiveness. This paper describes the development of the latest version of the GRADIOR computer-based cognitive rehabilitation program for people with different neurological etiologies, especially mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia. RESULTS GRADIOR is a program that allows cognitive evaluation and rehabilitation of people affected by cognitive impairment. The new version of GRADIOR is characterized by a structure that is dynamic and flexible for both user and therapist, consisting of: Clinical Manager, Clinical History Manager, Treatment Manager and Report Manager. As a structure based on specific requirements, GRADIOR includes a series of modalities and sub-modalities, each modality comprising a series of exercises with different difficulty levels. DISCUSSION Previous studies associated with earlier versions of GRADIOR have allowed the development of a new version of GRADIOR. Taking into account aspects associated with user experience, usability and effectiveness. Aspects that have made it possible to achieve a program that can meet the needs of older people with dementia.
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- Manuel A Franco-Martín
- Psychiatric Department, Rio Hortega University Hospital, Valladolid, Spain
- Zamora Hospital, Zamora, Spain
- Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
- Department of Research and Development, Iberian Research Psycho-Sciences Institute, INTRAS Foundation, Zamora, Spain
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- Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.
- Department of Research and Development, Iberian Research Psycho-Sciences Institute, INTRAS Foundation, Zamora, Spain.
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- IBIP Center for Clinical Care in Mental Health and Aging, INTRAS Foundation, Zamora, Spain
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- Basic Psychology, Psychobiology and Methodology Department, Salamanca University, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department on Aging, Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction (Trimbos-Institute), Utrecht, The Netherlands
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Cognitive impairment leading to disability is increasingly seen in people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLWH). Rehabilitation can alleviate the effects of cognitive impairment upon function. The aim of this paper is to discuss the strategies that have been used in cognitive and neurologic rehabilitation in PLWH. RECENT FINDINGS Studies examining pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies were analysed. Medical management of HIV and co-morbidities should be optimised. Non-pharmacological strategies, including nerve stimulation techniques, exercise-based interventions, and paper and computer-based cognitive rehabilitation, have some evidence supporting their use in PLWH either as stand-alone interventions or as part of a multidisciplinary approach. Both pharmacological and non-pharmacological rehabilitation strategies have been used with PLWH. More intervention trials are needed to assess cognitive and neurological rehabilitation strategies and further evaluate their potential benefit in PLWH.
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- Terrence Chan
- Mildmay Hospital, 19 Tabernacle Gardens, London, E2 7DZ, UK
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- Grahame Hayton Unit, I&I and Neurology Department, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
- Neurosciences, Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Mildmay Hospital, 19 Tabernacle Gardens, London, E2 7DZ, UK.
- Grahame Hayton Unit, I&I and Neurology Department, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK.
- Neurosciences, Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK.
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Chudoba LA, Church AS, Dahmen JB, Brown KD, Schmitter-Edgecombe M. The development of a manual-based digital memory notebook intervention with case study illustrations. Neuropsychol Rehabil 2020; 30:1829-1851. [PMID: 31046586 PMCID: PMC6825881 DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2019.1611606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2018] [Accepted: 04/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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There is currently a need to identify feasible and effective interventions to help older individuals suffering from memory loss maintain functional independence and quality of life. To improve upon paper and pencil memory notebook interventions, the Digital Memory Notebook (DMN) application (app) was developed iteratively with persons with cognitive impairment. In this paper we detail a manual-based intervention for training use of the DMN app. A series of three case studies are described to illustrate the clinical process of the DMN intervention, the key components of the intervention and participants' perceptions of the intervention. The Reliable Change Index was applied to pre/post intervention scores that examined everyday memory lapses, daily functioning, coping self-efficacy, satisfaction with life, and quality of life with standardized measures. Following the intervention, two of three participants self-reported a clinically significant reduction in everyday memory lapses and improved everyday functioning. One participant reported clinically significant change in quality of life. All participants demonstrated clinically significant changes in their ability to cope with problems and build self-efficacy. Furthermore, all participants scored in the normative range post-intervention on the measure of satisfaction with life. Clinical observations and participant feedback were used for refinement of the DMN intervention (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03453554).
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- Lisa A. Chudoba
- Department of Psychology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
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Bellens A, Roelant E, Sabbe B, Peeters M, van Dam PA. A video-game based cognitive training for breast cancer survivors with cognitive impairment: A prospective randomized pilot trial. Breast 2020; 53:23-32. [PMID: 32554133 PMCID: PMC7375646 DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2020.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Revised: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION We investigated whether a web-based cognitive training video game is an effective approach to improve cognitive decline in combination with our standard of care for rehabilitation of breast cancer (BC) patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS Self-selected BC patients between 18 and 71 years old complaining of disturbing cognitive impairment were studied. The patients received access to a web-based internet video game and online cognitive assessments (Aquasnap, Cambridge, MyCQ™). The early intervention group (n = 23) had a training program of 6 months of at least three times a week for a minimum of 60 min of game playing per week at home in addition to standard of care rehabilitation. The delayed intervention (n = 23) received standard of care for three months, followed by three months of similar MyCQ training. Outcome measures were the MyCQ (sub)scores and Activity of Daily Life (ADL), mood, subjective cognition and functional cognitive status measured by classic neuropsychological tests. RESULTS At baseline the means for CFQ (a measure of self-reported cognitive failure), anxiety, PSQI and self-reflectiveness were beyond normal range in both groups. CFQ improved significantly better in the intervention group (p = 0.029). Combining the evolution over time in the entire population a significant improvement was seen for overall MyCQ score, level of fear, physical and emotional role limitation, and health change (all p < 0.05), but self-reflectivess deteriorated (p < 0.05)). Significant differences in the various MyCQ subtests over time were: improved speed in choice reaction time, visual memory recognition, N back 1 and 2, coding, trail making test B, improved accuracy of N back 1 and 2 (all p < 0.05). CONCLUSION A program of cognitive training improves cognitive functioning over time. "Aquasnap" has a beneficial effect on the perception of subjective cognitive functioning (CFQ) but the exact role of video gaming in this process remains uncertain.
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- Anne Bellens
- Multidisciplinary Oncologic Center Antwerp (MOCA), Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, B2650, Belgium; Centre for Oncological Research (CORE), University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, B2610, Belgium
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- Clinical Trial Center (CTC), CRC Antwerp, Antwerp University Hospital, University of Antwerp, Edegem, B2650, Belgium; StatUa, Center for Statistics, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, B2000, Belgium
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- Department of Psychiatry, Antwerp University, Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Multidisciplinary Oncologic Center Antwerp (MOCA), Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, B2650, Belgium; Centre for Oncological Research (CORE), University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, B2610, Belgium
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- Multidisciplinary Oncologic Center Antwerp (MOCA), Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, B2650, Belgium; Centre for Oncological Research (CORE), University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, B2610, Belgium.
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Pinón-Blanco A, Vergara-Moragues E, Fernández-Martínez R, Gutiérrez-Martínez O, Alvarez-Counago M, Martínez-Reglero C, Rivera-Baltanás T, Otero-Lamas F, Olivares-Diez J, Spuch-Calvar C. Effectiveness of the “Trisquel” board game intervention program for patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Actas Esp Psiquiatr 2020; 48:209-219. [PMID: 33210279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Schizophrenia spectrum disorders present emotional, cognitive and/or behavioural alterations relat- ed to daily functioning. Therefore, it is necessary to develop intervention programs focused on the improvement of these constructs. The aim of this work is to analyse the effect of the intervention program “Trisquel” on cognitive functioning, symptomatologic perception and psychosocial functioning.
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- Adolfo Pinón-Blanco
- Unidad Asistencial de Drogodependencias del Ayuntamiento de Vigo CEDRO, España. Grupo de Investigación en Neurociencia Traslacional. Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur (IISGS). Grupo CIBERSAM. Vigo, España Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
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- Departamento de Psicobiología y Metodología en Ciencias del Comportamiento. Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM). Madrid, España
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- Grupo de Investigación en Neurociencia Traslacional. Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur (IISGS). Grupo CIBERSAM. Vigo, España
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- Grupo de Investigación en Neurociencia Traslacional. Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur (IISGS). Grupo CIBERSAM. Vigo, España
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- Unidad Asistencial de Drogodependencias del Ayuntamiento de Vigo CEDRO, España. Grupo de Investigación en Neurociencia Traslacional. Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur (IISGS). Grupo CIBERSAM. Vigo, España
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- Grupo de Investigación en Neurociencia Traslacional. Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur (IISGS). Grupo CIBERSAM. Vigo, España
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Manee FS, Nadar MS, Alotaibi NM, Rassafiani M. Cognitive Assessments Used in Occupational Therapy Practice: A Global Perspective. Occup Ther Int 2020; 2020:8914372. [PMID: 32934613 PMCID: PMC7471821 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8914372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This exploratory study was aimed at evaluating the current status of global occupational therapy practice on the use of assessments for clients with cognitive impairments and providing recommendations for ongoing evidence. We targeted international occupational therapy clinicians working with clients experiencing neurocognitive impairments. 323 occupational therapists from a wide range of clinical practice areas participated in the study. A large number of therapists used noncognitive specific assessments with a focus on functional approaches. The most commonly used standardized assessments were the COPM (56.7%), followed by MMSE (54.2%) and MoCA (45.5%), while the nonstandardized assessments were clinical observation (38.4%) and generic ADL assessment (34.1%). The use of main assessments was significantly different across world regions (p < 0.05), as were the reasons for choosing them (p < 0.05). The occupational therapists' use of assessment tools with clients suffering from neurocognitive impairments is inconsistent across the globe. The identification of international best practices for selecting and implementing proper outcome measures is warranted. It is essential to promote the development of an occupational therapy initiative to support the use of appropriate assessments at the international levels to facilitate consistent best practice.
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- Fahad S. Manee
- Occupational Therapy Department, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait
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- Occupational Therapy Department, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait
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- Occupational Therapy Department, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait
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- Occupational Therapy Department, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait
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Clemenson GD, Stark SM, Rutledge SM, Stark CEL. Enriching hippocampal memory function in older adults through video games. Behav Brain Res 2020; 390:112667. [PMID: 32439346 PMCID: PMC7286064 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2020.112667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2019] [Revised: 02/21/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Healthy aging is accompanied by a steady cognitive decline with clear losses in memory. Animal studies have consistently demonstrated that simply modifying an animal's living environment (known as environmental enrichment) can have a positive influence on age-related cognitive decline in the hippocampus. Previously, we showed that playing immersive 3D video games can improve hippocampal-based memory in young healthy adults, suggesting that the exploration of the large open worlds of modern-day video games may act as proxy for environmental enrichment in humans. Here, we replicated our previous video game study in healthy older adults, showing that playing video games for four weeks can improve hippocampal-based memory in a population that is already experiencing age-related decline in memory. Furthermore, we showed that the improvements last for up to four weeks past the intervention, highlighting the potential of video games as intervention for age-related cognitive decline.
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- Gregory D Clemenson
- Department of Neurobiology and Behavior, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92697, United States
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- Department of Neurobiology and Behavior, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92697, United States
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- Department of Neurobiology and Behavior, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92697, United States
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- Department of Neurobiology and Behavior, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92697, United States.
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Sluiter MN, Groen Y, de Jonge P, Tucha O. Exploring neuropsychological effects of a self-monitoring intervention for ADHD-symptoms in school. Appl Neuropsychol Child 2020; 9:246-258. [PMID: 30889976 DOI: 10.1080/21622965.2019.1575218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Children who have symptoms of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often experience disruptive and off-task behavior and lower school performance than would be expected based on their cognitive abilities. These behavior and achievement difficulties are a challenge to teachers, who often provide inclusive education for children with ADHD. This study explored whether a self-monitoring intervention can help children with ADHD-symptoms to reduce off-task behavior as well as improve their cognition. The participating children were seven boys in special needs education with an age between nine and twelve. The students used an interval timer to remind themselves to monitor whether they were still on task. During math classes, observations, teacher ratings and neuropsychological tests were assessed. The results showed that off-task behavior was significantly reduced during the period the interval timer was used compared to baseline (reduction from 46.8 to 27.3%), as measured by observations (effect size: η2p = .83) and this was confirmed by teacher ratings (effect size: η2p = .69). With respect to cognition, children only showed significant improvements in inhibition (effect sizes: Cohen's d = 2.62 and 1.24). The teachers as well as students evaluated the intervention mainly as positive. In line with previous studies, we found that that a self-monitoring intervention can be beneficial for children with ADHD-symptoms. Larger studies including a control group and blind observers are necessary to establish these results and to investigate the underlying mechanisms.
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- Maruschka N Sluiter
- Department of Developmental Psychology, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Center of Expertise Healthy Ageing, Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Developmental Psychology, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Peers PV, Astle DE, Duncan J, Murphy FC, Hampshire A, Das T, Manly T. Dissociable effects of attention vs working memory training on cognitive performance and everyday functioning following fronto-parietal strokes. Neuropsychol Rehabil 2020; 30:1092-1114. [PMID: 30569816 PMCID: PMC7266670 DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2018.1554534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2018] [Accepted: 11/22/2018] [Indexed: 10/29/2022]
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Difficulties with attention are common following stroke, particularly in patients with frontal and parietal damage, and are associated with poor outcome. Home-based online cognitive training may have the potential to provide an efficient and effective way to improve attentional functions in such patients. Little work has been carried out to assess the efficacy of this approach in stroke patients, and the lack of studies with active control conditions and rigorous evaluations of cognitive functioning pre and post-training means understanding is limited as to whether and how such interventions may be effective. Here, in a feasibility pilot study, we compare the effects of 20 days of cognitive training using either novel Selective Attention Training (SAT) or commercial Working Memory Training (WMT) programme, versus a waitlist control on a range of attentional and working memory tasks. We demonstrate separable effects of each training condition, with SAT leading to improvements in spatial and non-spatial aspects of attention and WMT leading to improvements on closely related working memory tasks. In addition, both training groups reported improvements in everyday functioning, which were associated with improvements in attention, suggesting that improving attention may be of particular importance in maximising functional improvements in this patient group.
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- Polly V Peers
- MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Division of Brain Sciences, Department of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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Lin FV, Tao Y, Chen Q, Anthony M, Zhang Z, Tadin D, Heffner KL. Processing speed and attention training modifies autonomic flexibility: A mechanistic intervention study. Neuroimage 2020; 213:116730. [PMID: 32165263 PMCID: PMC7165056 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2020.116730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2020] [Revised: 02/26/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Adaptation capacity is critical for maintaining cognition, yet it is understudied in groups at risk for dementia. Autonomic nervous system (ANS) is critical for neurovisceral integration and is a key contributor to adaptation capacity. To determine the central nervous system's top-down regulation of ANS, we conducted a mechanistic randomized controlled trial study, using a 6-week processing speed and attention (PS/A)-targeted intervention. Eighty-four older adults with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) were randomized to a 6-week PS/A-targeted intervention or an active control without PS/A. Utilizing repeated measures (i.e., PS/A test different from the intervention, resting and cognitive task-based ECG, and resting fMRI) at baseline, immediately post-intervention (post-test), and 6-month follow-up, we aimed to test whether PS/A causally influences vagal control of ANS via their shared central neural pathways in aMCI. We indexed vagal control of ANS using high-frequency heart rate variability (HF-HRV) extracted from ECG data. Functional brain connectivity patterns were extracted from fMRI using advanced statistical tools. Compared to the control group, the intervention group showed significant improvement in PS/A, HF-HRV, salience network (SN), central executive network (CEN), and frontal parietal network (FPN) connectivity at post-test; the effect on SN, CEN, and FPN remained at 6-month follow-up. Changes in PS/A and SN connectivity significantly predicted change in HF-HRV from baseline to post-test and/or 6-month-follow-up. Age, neurodegeneration, nor sex did not affect these relationships. This work provides novel support for top-down regulation of PS/A and associated SN on vagal control of ANS. Intervening PS/A may be a viable approach for promoting adaptation capacity in groups at risk for dementia.
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- Feng V Lin
- Elaine C. Hubbard Center for Nursing Research on Aging, School of Nursing, University of Rochester Medical Center, USA; Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester Medical Center, USA; Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, University of Rochester, USA; Department of Neuroscience, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester Medical Center, USA; Department of Neurology, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester Medical Center, USA.
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- Department of Electrical and Computational Engineering, University of Rochester, USA
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- Elaine C. Hubbard Center for Nursing Research on Aging, School of Nursing, University of Rochester Medical Center, USA; Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester Medical Center, USA
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- Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, University of Rochester, USA
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- Department of Biostatics and Computational Biology, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester Medical Center, USA
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- Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, University of Rochester, USA; Department of Neuroscience, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester Medical Center, USA
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- Elaine C. Hubbard Center for Nursing Research on Aging, School of Nursing, University of Rochester Medical Center, USA; Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester Medical Center, USA; Division of Geriatrics & Aging, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester Medical Center, USA
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Feinstein A, Amato MP, Brichetto G, Chataway J, Chiaravalloti N, Dalgas U, DeLuca J, Feys P, Filippi M, Freeman J, Meza C, Inglese M, Motl RW, Rocca MA, Sandroff BM, Salter A, Cutter G. Study protocol: improving cognition in people with progressive multiple sclerosis: a multi-arm, randomized, blinded, sham-controlled trial of cognitive rehabilitation and aerobic exercise (COGEx). BMC Neurol 2020; 20:204. [PMID: 32443981 PMCID: PMC7245035 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-020-01772-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cognitive dysfunction affects up to 70% of people with progressive MS (PMS). It can exert a deleterious effect on activities of daily living, employment and relationships. Preliminary evidence suggests that performance can improve with cognitive rehabilitation (CR) and aerobic exercise (EX), but existing data are predominantly from people with relapsing-remitting MS without cognitive impairment. There is therefore a need to investigate whether this is also the case in people with progressive forms of the disease who have objectively identified cognitive impairment. It is hypothesized that CR and EX are effective treatments for people with PMS who have cognitive impairment, in particular processing speed (PS) deficits, and that a combination of these two treatments is more effective than each individual treatment given alone. We further hypothesize that improvements in PS will be associated with modifications of functional and/or structural plasticity within specific brain networks/regions involved in PS measured with advanced MRI techniques. METHODS This study is a multisite, randomized, double-blinded, sham controlled clinical trial of CR and aerobic exercise. Three hundred and sixty subjects from 11 sites will be randomly assigned into one of four groups: CR plus aerobic exercise; CR plus sham exercise; CR sham plus aerobic exercise and CR sham plus sham exercise. Subjects will participate in the assigned treatments for 12 weeks, twice a week. All subjects will have a cognitive and physical assessment at baseline, 12 weeks and 24 weeks. In an embedded sub-study, approximately 30% of subjects will undergo structural and functional MRI to investigate the neural mechanisms underlying the behavioral response. The primary outcome is the Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT) measuring PS. Secondary outcome measures include: indices of verbal and non-verbal memory, depression, walking speed and a dual cognitive-motor task and MRI. DISCUSSION The study is being undertaken in 6 countries (11 centres) in multiple languages (English, Italian, Danish, Dutch); with testing material validated and standardized in these languages. The rationale for this approach is to obtain a robustly powered sample size and to demonstrate that these two interventions can be given effectively in multiple countries and in different languages. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial was registered on September 20th 2018 at www.clinicaltrials.gov having identifier NCT03679468. Registration was performed before recruitment was initiated.
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- Anthony Feinstein
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, M5R 3B6, Canada
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- Department NEUROFARBA, Section Neurosciences, University of Florence, Largo Brambilla 3, 50134, Florence, Italy
- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Florence, Italy
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- Scientific Research Area, Italian Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (FISM), Via Operai 40, 16149, Genoa, Italy
- AISM Rehabilitation Service, Italian Multiple Sclerosis Society (AISM), Via Operai 30, 16149, Genoa, Italy
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- Queen Square MS Centre, Department of Neuroinflammation, University College London (UCL) Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Faculty of Brain Sciences, UCL, London, UK
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- Kessler Foundation, East Hanover, NJ, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Section for Sport Science, Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Dalgas Avenue 4, DK-8000, Aarhus, Denmark.
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- Kessler Foundation, East Hanover, NJ, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Neuroimaging Research Unit, Institute of Experimental Neurology, Division of Neuroscience, and Neurology unit, IRCCS, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Faculty of Health: Medicine, Dentistry and Human Sciences, University of Plymouth, Devon, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, M5R 3B6, Canada
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- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI), and Center of Excellence for Biomedical Research, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA
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- Neuroimaging Research Unit, Institute of Experimental Neurology, Division of Neuroscience, and Neurology unit, IRCCS, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Via Olgettina 60, 20132, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA
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Maier M, Ballester BR, Leiva Bañuelos N, Duarte Oller E, Verschure PFMJ. Adaptive conjunctive cognitive training (ACCT) in virtual reality for chronic stroke patients: a randomized controlled pilot trial. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2020; 17:42. [PMID: 32143674 PMCID: PMC7059385 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-020-0652-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2019] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Current evidence for the effectiveness of post-stroke cognitive rehabilitation is weak, possibly due to two reasons. First, patients typically express cognitive deficits in several domains. Therapies focusing on specific cognitive deficits might not address their interrelated neurological nature. Second, co-occurring psychological problems are often neglected or not diagnosed, although post-stroke depression is common and related to cognitive deficits. This pilot trial aims to test a rehabilitation program in virtual reality that trains various cognitive domains in conjunction, by adapting to the patient's disability and while investigating the influence of comorbidities. METHODS Thirty community-dwelling stroke patients at the chronic stage and suffering from cognitive impairment performed 30 min of daily training for 6 weeks. The experimental group followed, so called, adaptive conjunctive cognitive training (ACCT) using RGS, whereas the control group solved standard cognitive tasks at home for an equivalent amount of time. A comprehensive test battery covering executive function, spatial awareness, attention, and memory as well as independence, depression, and motor impairment was applied at baseline, at 6 weeks and 18-weeks follow-up. RESULTS At baseline, 75% of our sample had an impairment in more than one cognitive domain. The experimental group showed improvements in attention ([Formula: see text] (2) = 9.57, p < .01), spatial awareness ([Formula: see text] (2) = 11.23, p < .01) and generalized cognitive functioning ([Formula: see text] (2) = 15.5, p < .001). No significant change was seen in the executive function and memory domain. For the control group, no significant change over time was found. Further, they worsened in their depression level after treatment (T = 45, r = .72, p < .01) but returned to baseline at follow-up. The experimental group displayed a lower level of depression than the control group after treatment (Ws = 81.5, z = - 2.76, r = - .60, p < .01) and (Ws = 92, z = - 2.03, r = - .44, p < .05). CONCLUSIONS ACCT positively influences attention and spatial awareness, as well as depressive mood in chronic stroke patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial was registered prospectively at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02816008) on June 21, 2016.
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- Martina Maier
- Laboratory of Synthetic, Perceptive, Emotive and Cognitive Systems (SPECS), Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Av. d'Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08930, Barcelona, Spain
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- Laboratory of Synthetic, Perceptive, Emotive and Cognitive Systems (SPECS), Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Av. d'Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08930, Barcelona, Spain
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- Rehabilitation Research Group, Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mèdiques (IMIM), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department Parc de Salut Mar (Hospital del Mar, Hospital de l'Esperança), Barcelona, Spain
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- Rehabilitation Research Group, Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mèdiques (IMIM), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department Parc de Salut Mar (Hospital del Mar, Hospital de l'Esperança), Barcelona, Spain
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- Laboratory of Synthetic, Perceptive, Emotive and Cognitive Systems (SPECS), Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Av. d'Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08930, Barcelona, Spain.
- Institució Catalana de Recerca I Estudis Avançats (ICREA), Barcelona, Spain.
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Orgeta V, McDonald KR, Poliakoff E, Hindle JV, Clare L, Leroi I. Cognitive training interventions for dementia and mild cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020; 2:CD011961. [PMID: 32101639 PMCID: PMC7043362 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd011961.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Approximately 60% to 80% of people with Parkinson's disease (PD) experience cognitive impairment that impacts on their quality of life. Cognitive decline is a core feature of the disease and can often present before the onset of motor symptoms. Cognitive training may be a useful non-pharmacological intervention that could help to maintain or improve cognition and quality of life for people with PD dementia (PDD) or PD-related mild cognitive impairment (PD-MCI). OBJECTIVES To determine whether cognitive training (targeting single or multiple domains) improves cognition in people with PDD and PD-MCI or other clearly defined forms of cognitive impairment in people with PD. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Dementia and Cognitive Improvement Group Trials Register (8 August 2019), the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and PsycINFO. We searched reference lists and trial registers, searched relevant reviews in the area and conference proceedings. We also contacted experts for clarifications on data and ongoing trials. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials where the participants had PDD or PD-MCI, and where the intervention was intended to train general or specific areas of cognitive function, targeting either a single domain or multiple domains of cognition, and was compared to a control condition. Multicomponent interventions that also included motor or other elements were considered eligible. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently screened titles, abstracts, and full-text articles for inclusion in the review. Two review authors also independently undertook extraction of data and assessment of methodological quality. We used GRADE methods to assess the overall quality of the evidence. MAIN RESULTS Seven studies with a total of 225 participants met the inclusion criteria for this review. All seven studies compared the effects of a cognitive training intervention to a control intervention at the end of treatment periods lasting four to eight weeks. Six studies included people with PD living in the community. These six studies recruited people with single-domain (executive) or multiple-domain mild cognitive impairment in PD. Four of these studies identified participants with MCI using established diagnostic criteria, and two included both people with PD-MCI and people with PD who were not cognitively impaired. One study recruited people with a diagnosis of PD dementia who were living in long-term care settings. The cognitive training intervention in three studies targeted a single cognitive domain, whilst in four studies multiple domains of cognitive function were targeted. The comparison groups either received no intervention or took part in recreational activities (sports, music, arts), speech or language exercises, computerised motor therapy, or motor rehabilitation combined with recreational activity. We found no clear evidence that cognitive training improved global cognition. Although cognitive training was associated with higher scores on global cognition at the end of treatment, the result was imprecise and not statistically significant (6 trials, 178 participants, standardised mean difference (SMD) 0.28, 95% confidence interval (CI) -0.03 to 0.59; low-certainty evidence). There was no evidence of a difference at the end of treatment between cognitive training and control interventions on executive function (5 trials, 112 participants; SMD 0.10, 95% CI -0.28 to 0.48; low-certainty evidence) or visual processing (3 trials, 64 participants; SMD 0.30, 95% CI -0.21 to 0.81; low-certainty evidence). The evidence favoured the cognitive training group on attention (5 trials, 160 participants; SMD 0.36, 95% CI 0.03 to 0.68; low-certainty evidence) and verbal memory (5 trials, 160 participants; SMD 0.37, 95% CI 0.04 to 0.69; low-certainty evidence), but these effects were less certain in sensitivity analyses that excluded a study in which only a minority of the sample were cognitively impaired. There was no evidence of differences between treatment and control groups in activities of daily living (3 trials, 67 participants; SMD 0.03, 95% CI -0.47 to 0.53; low-certainty evidence) or quality of life (5 trials, 147 participants; SMD -0.01, 95% CI -0.35 to 0.33; low-certainty evidence). There was very little information on adverse events. We considered the certainty of the evidence for all outcomes to be low due to risk of bias in the included studies and imprecision of the results. We identified six ongoing trials recruiting participants with PD-MCI, but no ongoing trials of cognitive training for people with PDD. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS This review found no evidence that people with PD-MCI or PDD who receive cognitive training for four to eight weeks experience any important cognitive improvements at the end of training. However, this conclusion was based on a small number of studies with few participants, limitations of study design and execution, and imprecise results. There is a need for more robust, adequately powered studies of cognitive training before conclusions can be drawn about the effectiveness of cognitive training for people with PDD and PD-MCI. Studies should use formal criteria to diagnose cognitive impairments, and there is a particular need for more studies testing the efficacy of cognitive training in people with PDD.
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- Vasiliki Orgeta
- University College LondonDivision of Psychiatry6th Floor, Maple House,149 Tottenham Court Road,LondonUKW1T 7NF
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- University of ManchesterDivision of Neuroscience and Experimental Psychology, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health3.306, Jean McFarlane Building, Oxford RoadManchesterUKM13 9PL
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- Division of Neuroscience and Experimental Psychology, School of Biological SciencesUniversity of ManchesterManchesterUKM13 9PL
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- Llandudno Hospital, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardCare of the Elderly DepartmentHospital RoadLlandudnoConwyUKLL30 1LB
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- University of ExeterREACH: The Centre for Research in Ageing and Cognitive HealthPerry RoadExeterUKEX4 4QG
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- Trinity College DublinGlobal Brain Health InstituteDublinIreland
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Kouzuki M, Kato T, Wada‐Isoe K, Takeda S, Tamura A, Takanashi Y, Azumi S, Kojima Y, Maruyama C, Hayashi M, Itou M, Urakami K. A program of exercise, brain training, and lecture to prevent cognitive decline. Ann Clin Transl Neurol 2020; 7:318-328. [PMID: 32068975 PMCID: PMC7085994 DOI: 10.1002/acn3.50993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Revised: 01/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE We examined the benefits of a community-based program combining physical exercise, cognitive training, and education on dementia and lifestyle habits. METHODS This crossover open-label trial included 141 community-dwelling elderly people with suspected mild cognitive decline (MCD). Subjects were assigned to a 6-month intervention-first/6-month observation-second (INT-OBS) group or an OBS-INT group. The 6-month intervention consisted of 2 h of physical exercise, cognitive training, and classroom study or rest once weekly. Primary outcome was change in Touch Panel-type Dementia Assessment Scale (TDAS) score. RESULTS TDAS score improved significantly during the intervention period compared with the observation period for all subjects (P < 0.05). Some physical functions also improved significantly during the intervention period compared with the observation period in the OBS-INT group (P < 0.05). INTERPRETATION This community-based program improved both cognitive and physical function in elderly people with suspected MCD.
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- Minoru Kouzuki
- Department of Biological RegulationSchool of Health ScienceFaculty of MedicineTottori University86, Nishi‐choYonago683‐8503Japan
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- Division of Medical Science in Sports and ExerciseDepartment of Social MedicineFaculty of MedicineTottori University4‐101 Koyama‐cho MinamiTottori680‐8550Japan
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- Division of NeurologyDepartment of Brain and Neurological SciencesFaculty of MedicineTottori University36‐1, Nichi‐choYonago683‐8504Japan
- Department of Dementia ResearchKawasaki Medical School2‐6‐1, Nakasange, Kita‐KuOkayama700‐8505Japan
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- Department of Clinical PsychologyTottori University Graduate School of Medical Sciences86, Nishi‐choYonago683‐8503Japan
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- The Nanbu Town National Health Insurance Saihaku Hospital397, Yamato, Nanbu‐choSaihaku683‐0323Japan
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- Department of Occupational TherapistYMCA College of Medical & Human Services in Yonago3‐3‐2, Kinkai‐choYonagoTottori683‐0825Japan
- Tottori Association of Occupational Therapists3-3-2, Kinkai-choYonagoTottori683-0825Japan
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- Department of RehabilitationSatoni Den‐en Clinic54‐2, SatoniTottori‐shiTottori680‐0935Japan
- Tottori Physical Therapy Association212‐5, DakyojichoKurayoshi682‐0816Japan
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- Social Welfare Corporation KohenNursing home Sakaikohen2083, Seido‐choSakaiminato684‐0063Japan
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- Kotoura Town Hall591‐2, Tokuman, Kotoura‐choTouhakugunn689‐2392Japan
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- Kotoura Town Hall591‐2, Tokuman, Kotoura‐choTouhakugunn689‐2392Japan
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- Yonago Public Comprehensive Support Center for Shoutoku‐Community1238 IshiiYonagoTottori683‐0021Japan
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- Department of Biological RegulationSchool of Health ScienceFaculty of MedicineTottori University86, Nishi‐choYonago683‐8503Japan
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Spencer KA, Paul J, Brown KA, Ellerbrock T, Sohlberg MM. Cognitive Rehabilitation for Individuals With Parkinson's Disease: Developing and Piloting an External Aids Treatment Program. Am J Speech Lang Pathol 2020; 29:1-19. [PMID: 31697899 DOI: 10.1044/2019_ajslp-19-0078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Purpose Cognitive deficits are common in Parkinson's disease (PD) and can have a detrimental effect on daily activities. To date, most cognitive treatments have had an impairment-based focus with primary outcome measures of formal neuropsychological test scores. Few, if any, studies have focused on functional improvement or patient-centered goals. Method Three individuals with idiopathic PD participated in an 8-week pilot treatment program to train for the use of compensatory external aids to achieve personalized goals. Goal attainment scaling was the primary outcome measure, which was independently judged by multiple raters at baseline, postintervention, and 1 month posttreatment and analyzed via T-score analysis. Descriptive measures, including self-report and spouse-report rating scales of cognitive functioning, were employed. Results All 3 participants improved in the majority of their laboratory and home goals posttreatment, as measured by goal attainment scaling, and maintained gains for the majority of goals 1 month posttreatment. Conclusions This is the 1st known study to implement an external aids treatment program with patient-centered goals for individuals with cognitive deficits from PD. Positive outcomes were likely influenced by 3 factors: (a) a theoretically motivated focus on external aids; (b) a well-documented, systematic approach to instruction; and (c) the personalization of goals. Supplemental Material https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.10093493.
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- Kristie A Spencer
- Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle
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- Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle
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- Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle
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- Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle
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Kim JY, Nam Y, Lee SA. Classification of Rehabilitation Participation in Elderly In-patients with Mild Cognitive Impairments Utilizing Physiological Responses. Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc 2020; 2019:5176-5179. [PMID: 31947024 DOI: 10.1109/embc.2019.8856370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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This study investigated the possibility of utilising physiological responses and machine learning techniques to determine the degree of participation of in-patients with mild cognitive impairment at rehabilitation institutions. Physiological signals related to autonomic functions, cardio-activity, sweat gland activation, and skin surface temperature were obtained, and machine learning classifiers were used to classify rehabilitation participation levels as higher or lower participation when participants were required to perform a VR-based rehabilitative task. Classifiers such as a decision tree or support vector machine can effectively determine two different levels of participation suggesting the proposed approach can help therapists assess an important aspect of client satisfaction.
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Broadhouse KM, Singh MF, Suo C, Gates N, Wen W, Brodaty H, Jain N, Wilson GC, Meiklejohn J, Singh N, Baune BT, Baker M, Foroughi N, Wang Y, Kochan N, Ashton K, Brown M, Li Z, Mavros Y, Sachdev PS, Valenzuela MJ. Hippocampal plasticity underpins long-term cognitive gains from resistance exercise in MCI. Neuroimage Clin 2020; 25:102182. [PMID: 31978826 PMCID: PMC6974789 DOI: 10.1016/j.nicl.2020.102182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2019] [Revised: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Dementia affects 47 million individuals worldwide, and assuming the status quo is projected to rise to 150 million by 2050. Prevention of age-related cognitive impairment in older persons with lifestyle interventions continues to garner evidence but whether this can combat underlying neurodegeneration is unknown. The Study of Mental Activity and Resistance Training (SMART) trial has previously reported within-training findings; the aim of this study was to investigate the long-term neurostructural and cognitive impact of resistance exercise in Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). For the first time we show that hippocampal subareas particularly susceptible to volume loss in Alzheimer's disease (AD) are protected by resistance exercise for up to one year after training. One hundred MCI participants were randomised to one of four training groups: (1) Combined high intensity progressive resistance and computerised cognitive training (PRT+CCT), (2) PRT+Sham CCT, (3) CCT+Sham PRT, (4) Sham physical+sham cognitive training (SHAM+SHAM). Physical, neuropsychological and MRI assessments were carried out at baseline, 6 months (directly after training) and 18 months from baseline (12 months after intervention cessation). Here we report neuro-structural and functional changes over the 18-month trial period and the association with global cognitive and executive function measures. PRT but not CCT or PRT+CCT led to global long-term cognitive improvements above SHAM intervention at 18-month follow-up. Furthermore, hippocampal subfields susceptible to atrophy in AD were protected by PRT revealing an elimination of long-term atrophy in the left subiculum, and attenuation of atrophy in left CA1 and dentate gyrus when compared to SHAM+SHAM (p = 0.023, p = 0.020 and p = 0.027). These neuroprotective effects mediated a significant portion of long-term cognitive benefits. By contrast, within-training posterior cingulate plasticity decayed after training cessation and was unrelated to long term cognitive benefits. Neither general physical activity levels nor fitness change over the 18-month period mediated hippocampal trajectory, demonstrating that enduring hippocampal subfield plasticity is not a simple reflection of post-training changes in fitness or physical activity participation. Notably, resting-state fMRI analysis revealed that both the hippocampus and posterior cingulate participate in a functional network that continued to be upregulated following intervention cessation. Multiple structural mechanisms may contribute to the long-term global cognitive benefit of resistance exercise, developing along different time courses but functionally linked. For the first time we show that 6 months of high intensity resistance exercise is capable of not only promoting better cognition in those with MCI, but also protecting AD-vulnerable hippocampal subfields from degeneration for at least 12 months post-intervention. These findings emphasise the therapeutic potential of resistance exercise; however, future work will need to establish just how long-lived these outcomes are and whether they are sufficient to delay dementia.
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- Kathryn M Broadhouse
- Nola Thompson Centre for Advanced Imaging, Sunshine Coast Mind and Neuroscience Thompson Institute, University of the Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia; Regenerative Neuroscience Group, Brain and Mind Centre and Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- Physical Activity, Lifestyle, Ageing and Wellbeing Faculty Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Lidcombe, NSW, Australia; Hebrew SeniorLife and Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Regenerative Neuroscience Group, Brain and Mind Centre and Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia; School of Psychological Sciences and Monash Biomedical Imaging, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Regenerative Neuroscience Group, Brain and Mind Centre and Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia; School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Neuropsychiatric Institute, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Dementia Collaborative Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Physical Activity, Lifestyle, Ageing and Wellbeing Faculty Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Lidcombe, NSW, Australia
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- Physical Activity, Lifestyle, Ageing and Wellbeing Faculty Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Lidcombe, NSW, Australia
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- Physical Activity, Lifestyle, Ageing and Wellbeing Faculty Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Lidcombe, NSW, Australia
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- Physical Activity, Lifestyle, Ageing and Wellbeing Faculty Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Lidcombe, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Physical Activity, Lifestyle, Ageing and Wellbeing Faculty Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Lidcombe, NSW, Australia; School of Exercise Science, Australian Catholic University, Strathfield, NSW, Australia
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- Clinical and Rehabilitation Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Lidcombe, NSW, Australia
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- Clinical and Rehabilitation Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Lidcombe, NSW, Australia; Department of Medicine and the Diabetes Center, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, QLD, Australia
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- Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, QLD, Australia; King's College London National Institutes of Health Biomedical Research Centre, UK
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- Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, QLD, Australia
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- Physical Activity, Lifestyle, Ageing and Wellbeing Faculty Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Lidcombe, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Regenerative Neuroscience Group, Brain and Mind Centre and Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia; School of Medical Sciences, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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Li D, Mielke MM, Bell WR, Reilly C, Zhang L, Lin FV, Yu F. Blood biomarkers as surrogate endpoints of treatment responses to aerobic exercise and cognitive training (ACT) in amnestic mild cognitive impairment: the blood biomarkers study protocol of a randomized controlled trial (the ACT Trial). Trials 2020; 21:19. [PMID: 31907024 PMCID: PMC6943901 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-019-3798-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an epidemic with tremendous public health impacts because there are currently no disease-modifying therapeutics. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for prevention of AD dementia often use clinical endpoints that take years to manifest (e.g., cognition) or surrogate endpoints that are costly or invasive (e.g., magnetic resonance imaging [MRI]). Blood biomarkers represent a clinically applicable alternative surrogate endpoint for RCTs that would be both cost-effective and minimally invasive, but little is known about their value as surrogate endpoints for treatment responses in the prevention of AD dementia. METHODS The objective of this study is to investigate blood neuropathological, neurodegenerative, and neurotrophic biomarkers as surrogate endpoints for treatment responses to three interventions in older adults with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI, a prodromal stage of AD): aerobic exercise, cognitive training, and combined aerobic exercise and cognitive training (ACT). We chose these three sets of biomarkers for their unique mechanistic associations with AD pathology, neurodegeneration and neurogenesis. This study is built on the ACT Trial (1R01AG055469), a single-blinded, multi-site, 2 × 2 factorial phase II RCT that examines the synergistic effects of a 6-month ACT intervention on cognition and MRI biomarkers (AD-signature cortical thickness and hippocampal volume) (n = 128). In this ACT Trial blood biomarkers study, we will enroll 120 ACT Trial participants with aMCI and measure blood biomarkers at baseline and at 3, 6, 12, and 18 months. The goals are to (1) determine the effect of interventions on blood biomarkers over 6 months, (2) evaluate blood biomarkers as surrogate endpoints for predicting cognitive responses to interventions over 18 months, and (3, exploratory) examine blood biomarkers as surrogate endpoints for predicting brain MRI biomarker responses to interventions over 18 months. DISCUSSION This study aims to identify new blood biomarkers that can track cognitive decline or AD-related brain atrophy among patients with aMCI subjected to a regimen of aerobic exercise and cognitive training. Findings from this study will drive the further use of blood biomarkers in developing effective prevention and treatment strategies for AD dementia. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03313895. Registered on 18 October 2017.
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- Danni Li
- Department of Lab Medicine and Pathology, University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware Street SE, MMC 609, Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA
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- Department of Neurology and Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN 55902 USA
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- Department of Lab Medicine and Pathology, University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware Street SE, MMC 609, Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA
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- Division of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA
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- Division of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642 USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, 5-140 WDH, 308 Harvard St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA
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West RK, Rabin LA, Silverman JM, Moshier E, Sano M, Beeri MS. Short-term computerized cognitive training does not improve cognition compared to an active control in non-demented adults aged 80 years and above. Int Psychogeriatr 2020; 32:65-73. [PMID: 30968798 DOI: 10.1017/s1041610219000267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Older adults, especially those above age 80, are the fastest growing segment of the population in the United States and at risk for age-related cognitive decline and dementia. There is growing evidence that cognitive activity and training may allow adults to maintain or improve cognitive functioning, but little is known about the potential benefit in the oldest old. In this randomized trial, the effectiveness of a computerized cognitive training program (CCT program) was compared to an active control games program to improve cognition in cognitively normal individuals aged 80 and older. METHODS Sixty-nine older adults were randomized to a 24-session CCT program (n = 39) or an active control program (n = 30). Participants completed a pre- and post- training neuropsychological assessment. The primary outcome measure was a global cognitive composite, and the secondary outcomes were the scores on specific cognitive domains (of memory, executive function/attention, and language). RESULTS Using linear mixed models, there were no significant differences between the CCT and the active control program on the primary (p = 0.662) or any of the secondary outcomes (language functioning, p = .628; attention/executive functioning, p = .428; memory, p = .749). CONCLUSION This study suggests that short-term CCT had no specific benefit for cognitive functioning in non-demented individuals aged 80 and older.
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- Rebecca K West
- Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Brooklyn College, City University of New York, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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Alessandro L, Olmos LE, Bonamico L, Muzio DM, Ahumada MH, Russo MJ, Allegri RF, Gianella MG, Campora H, Delorme R, Vescovo ME, Lado V, Mastroberti LR, Butus A, Galluzzi HD, Décima G, Ameriso SF. [Multidisciplinary rehabilitation for adult patients with stroke]. Medicina (B Aires) 2020; 80:54-68. [PMID: 32044742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
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It is estimated that two thirds of people who have suffered a stroke have sequels that condition their quality of life. The rehabilitation of the stroke is a complex process, which requires the multidisciplinary approach of specialized professionals (doctors, kinesiologists, nurses, occupational therapists, phonoaudiologists, neuropsychologists and nutritionists). Currently, the practices carried out are a consequence of the combination of evidence and consensus, most of them through international stroke rehabilitation guides. The objective of this review is to adjust the international recommendations on stroke rehabilitation to what is applied to daily practice, in order to unify the criteria of the recommendations and to reduce the variability of the practices carried out. This work is a review of the literature on stroke rehabilitation guides developed in the last 10 years. Each section was supervised by different professionals specialized in these areas. We analyze the time and organization necessary to develop rehabilitation, recommendations for motor, cognitive and visual rehabilitation, the management of dysphagia and nutrition, the approach of comorbidities (venous thrombosis, skin ulcers, pain, psychiatric disorders and osteoporosis) and the necessary tasks to favor the return to the activities of daily life.
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- Lucas Alessandro
- Departamento de Neurología, Instituto de Investigaciones Neurológicas Raúl Carrea (FLENI), Buenos Aires, Argentina. E-mail:
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- Departamento de Medicina de Rehabilitación, Instituto de Investigaciones Neurológicas Raúl Carrea (FLENI), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Departamento de Medicina de Rehabilitación, Instituto de Investigaciones Neurológicas Raúl Carrea (FLENI), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Departamento de Medicina de Rehabilitación, Instituto de Investigaciones Neurológicas Raúl Carrea (FLENI), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Departamento de Medicina de Rehabilitación, Instituto de Investigaciones Neurológicas Raúl Carrea (FLENI), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Departamento de Rehabilitación Cognitiva y Lenguaje, Instituto de Investigaciones Neurológicas Raúl Carrea (FLENI), Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Departamento de Neurología Cognitiva, Neuropsiquiatría y Neuropsicología, Centro de Memoria y Envejecimiento, Instituto de Investigaciones Neurológicas Raúl Carrea (FLENI), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Departamento de Rehabilitación Cognitiva y Lenguaje, Instituto de Investigaciones Neurológicas Raúl Carrea (FLENI), Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Departamento de Neurología Cognitiva, Neuropsiquiatría y Neuropsicología, Centro de Memoria y Envejecimiento, Instituto de Investigaciones Neurológicas Raúl Carrea (FLENI), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Departamento de Kinesiología, Instituto de Investigaciones Neurológicas Raúl Carrea (FLENI), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Departamento de Kinesiología, Instituto de Investigaciones Neurológicas Raúl Carrea (FLENI), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Departamento de Medicina Interna, Instituto de Investigaciones Neurológicas Raúl Carrea (FLENI), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Departamento de Medicina de Rehabilitación, Instituto de Investigaciones Neurológicas Raúl Carrea (FLENI), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Servicio de terapia ocupacional, Instituto de Investigaciones Neurológicas Raúl Carrea (FLENI), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Servicio de Nutrición, Instituto de Investigaciones Neurológicas Raúl Carrea (FLENI), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Departamento de Kinesiología, Instituto de Investigaciones Neurológicas Raúl Carrea (FLENI), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Departamento de Enfermería, Instituto de Investigaciones Neurológicas Raúl Carrea (FLENI), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Departamento de Enfermería, Instituto de Investigaciones Neurológicas Raúl Carrea (FLENI), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Departamento de Neurología Vascular, Centro Integral de Neurología Vascular, Instituto de Investigaciones Neurológicas Raúl Carrea (FLENI), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Hochberger WC, Thomas ML, Joshi YB, Molina J, Treichler EBH, Nungaray J, Cardoso L, Sprock J, Swerdlow N, Light GA. Oscillatory biomarkers of early auditory information processing predict cognitive gains following targeted cognitive training in schizophrenia patients. Schizophr Res 2020; 215:97-104. [PMID: 31759809 PMCID: PMC7035985 DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2019.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Revised: 11/07/2019] [Accepted: 11/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Auditory-based targeted cognitive training (TCT) is an effective and well-validated intervention for the treatment of cognitive impairment in schizophrenia patients. Improvements in higher-order cognition, reductions in symptom severity, and increases in psychosocial functioning secondary to TCT are thought to be driven by "bottom-up" enhancement of early auditory information processing (EAIP). Despite strong evidence of efficacy at the group level, there is significant variability in response to TCT, with few well-delineated biomarkers for predicting individual benefit. EEG biomarkers of EAIP are indicators of early-treatment sensitivity that predict full-course TCT outcome; however, further characterization is necessary for biomarker-guided clinical trials. The current study examined baseline and early-treatment sensitivity (i.e., change from baseline after 1 h) in theta band oscillatory activity to deviant stimuli as moderators of full course (30 h) TCT response in treatment-refractory schizophrenia patients randomly assigned to receive either treatment-as-usual (TAU; n = 22) or TAU augmented with TCT (n = 30). Theta evoked power and phase locking at baseline predicted patient improvements in global cognitive function after 30 h of TCT. Decrease in theta activity to deviant stimuli after 1 h of TCT predicted improvements in verbal learning after 30 h. Exploratory analyses using EEG composite scores had high levels of sensitivity and specificity for identifying patients most likely to benefit from TCT. The integrity of baseline neurophysiologic activity associated with EAIP, as well as the sensitivity of the underlying circuity to change, likely reflects an intermediate therapeutic process underlying the effectiveness of TCT that can be used to predict patient response to treatment.
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- William C Hochberger
- VISN-22 Mental Illness, Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC), VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, USA; Department of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Colorado State University, Department of Psychology, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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- VISN-22 Mental Illness, Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC), VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, USA; Department of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- VISN-22 Mental Illness, Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC), VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, USA
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- VISN-22 Mental Illness, Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC), VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, USA; Department of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- VISN-22 Mental Illness, Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC), VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, USA; Department of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- VISN-22 Mental Illness, Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC), VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, USA; Department of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA.
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Nukari JM, Poutiainen ET, Arkkila EP, Haapanen ML, Lipsanen JO, Laasonen MR. Both Individual and Group-Based Neuropsychological Interventions of Dyslexia Improve Processing Speed in Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Study. J Learn Disabil 2019; 53:213-227. [PMID: 31872791 DOI: 10.1177/0022219419895261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Effectiveness of individual and group-based neuropsychological interventions on cognitive aspects of dyslexia in young adults was evaluated. Dyslexic adults were randomly assigned into individual intervention (n = 40), group intervention (n = 40), or wait-list control group (n = 40). The interventions focused on cognitive strategy learning, supporting self-esteem, and using psychoeducation. Cognitive performance and symptoms were assessed via psychometric testing and self-report questionnaires at baseline, after the intervention/wait-list control time at 5 months and at 10 months. And, 15 months post intervention long-term status was checked via mailed inquiry. Wait-list control group also received an intervention after the 5-month control period. No significant effects were found in primary self-report outcome measures. Both interventions had a positive effect on a measure of processing speed and attention and the effect remained after the 5-month follow-up period. In self-reported cognitive symptoms, a positive trend was evident in self-reported reading habits. Furthermore, minor self-evaluated benefits reaching up to 15 months post intervention were found. There were no significant differences between the results of individual and group intervention as both interventions improved cognitive performance. The results indicate that a structured neuropsychological intervention could be effective in ameliorating dyslexia-related cognitive symptoms in young adults.
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- Rehabilitation Foundation, Helsinki, Finland
- University of Helsinki, Finland
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- University of Helsinki, Finland
- Helsinki University Hospital, Finland
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- University of Helsinki, Finland
- Helsinki University Hospital, Finland
- University of Turku, Finland
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O Donoghue M, Boland P, Galvin R, Coote S, Hayes S. Rehabilitation of cognitive deficits poststroke: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials of non-pharmacological interventions. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e031052. [PMID: 31699730 PMCID: PMC6858114 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Stroke is among the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Poststroke cognitive impairment is a common sequela of stroke. The burden of cognitive impairment poststroke has significant impacts on the individual poststroke, their family and wider society. Despite the prevalence and associated burden of poststroke cognitive impairment, the optimal approach to rehabilitate cognitive deficits poststroke has yet to be established. A range of conservative interventions for cognitive impairment poststroke exist including self-efficacy training, physical activity interventions, neuropsychological interventions, electronic interventions, music therapy and occupational therapies. This systematic review aims to explore the totality of evidence with regard to non-pharmacological rehabilitation interventions wherein the primary or secondary aim is to improve cognitive function in individuals poststroke. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A systematic review of randomised controlled trials which investigate the effectiveness of interventions wherein the primary or secondary aim is to improve cognitive function in individuals poststroke will be conducted (August 2019). The following electronic databases will be searched: PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, CENTRAL and PsycInfo. Reference lists of all identified studies will be reviewed to identify additional studies for inclusion. Titles and abstracts will be screened independently by two review authors for inclusion and exclusion. Any disagreement regarding inclusion will be resolved by discussion or by referral to a third assessor if necessary. Methodological quality will be assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool for Randomised Controlled Trials. Meta-analyses will be performed if studies are sufficiently homogeneous. The review will be reported in accordance to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION As this systematic review will collect secondary data only, ethical approval is not required. Findings will be disseminated through presentations and peer-reviewed journals. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42019125289.
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- Mairead O Donoghue
- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Science, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
- Ageing Research Centre, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Science, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
- Ageing Research Centre, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Science, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
- Ageing Research Centre, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Science, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
- Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Science, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
- Ageing Research Centre, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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Pressler SJ, Giordani B, Titler M, Gradus-Pizlo I, Smith D, Dorsey SG, Gao S, Jung M. Design and Rationale of the Cognitive Intervention to Improve Memory in Heart Failure Patients Study. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2019; 33:344-355. [PMID: 29601367 PMCID: PMC5995611 DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0000000000000463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Memory loss is an independent predictor of mortality among heart failure patients. Twenty-three percent to 50% of heart failure patients have comorbid memory loss, but few interventions are available to treat the memory loss. The aims of this 3-arm randomized controlled trial were to (1) evaluate efficacy of computerized cognitive training intervention using BrainHQ to improve primary outcomes of memory and serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels and secondary outcomes of working memory, instrumental activities of daily living, and health-related quality of life among heart failure patients; (2) evaluate incremental cost-effectiveness of BrainHQ; and (3) examine depressive symptoms and genomic moderators of BrainHQ effect. METHODS A sample of 264 heart failure patients within 4 equal-sized blocks (normal/low baseline cognitive function and gender) will be randomly assigned to (1) BrainHQ, (2) active control computer-based crossword puzzles, and (3) usual care control groups. BrainHQ is an 8-week, 40-hour program individualized to each patient's performance. Data collection will be completed at baseline and at 10 weeks and 4 and 8 months. Descriptive statistics, mixed model analyses, and cost-utility analysis using intent-to-treat approach will be computed. CONCLUSIONS This research will provide new knowledge about the efficacy of BrainHQ to improve memory and increase serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in heart failure. If efficacious, the intervention will provide a new therapeutic approach that is easy to disseminate to treat a serious comorbid condition of heart failure.
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- Susan J. Pressler
- Indiana University School of Nursing, 600 Barnhill Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46202,
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- University of Michigan School of Medicine, Neuropsychology Program, Department of Psychiatry, 2101 Commonwealth Dr., Ste. C, Ann Arbor, MI 48104,
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- University of Michigan School of Nursing, 400 N. Ingalls, Ann Arbor, MI 48109,
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- University of California, Irvine, Division of Cardiology, 101 City Drive South, City Tower 400, Orange, CA 92868,
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- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Public Health, 2020 Gravier St., New Orleans, LA 70112,
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- University of Maryland School of Nursing Department of Pain and Transitional Symptom Science, Room 727, 655 West Lombard St., Baltimore, MD 21201,
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Biostatistics, 410 W. 10 St., Suite 3000,
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- Indiana University School of Nursing, 600 Barnhill Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46202,
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Gómez-Gastiasoro A, Peña J, Ibarretxe-Bilbao N, Lucas-Jiménez O, Díez-Cirarda M, Rilo O, Montoya-Murillo G, Zubiaurre-Elorza L, Ojeda N. A Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Program for Cognitive Impairment in Psychiatric and Neurological Conditions: A Review That Supports Its Efficacy. Behav Neurol 2019; 2019:4647134. [PMID: 31772682 PMCID: PMC6854258 DOI: 10.1155/2019/4647134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2019] [Revised: 07/05/2019] [Accepted: 08/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Neuropsychological rehabilitation has been the focus of much scientific research over the past decades due to its efficacy in different pathologies. Advances in the neuropsychology field have led to improvements and changes in neuropsychological interventions, which in turn have given rise to different approaches and rehabilitation programs. REHACOP is an integrative neuropsychological rehabilitation program designed by specialist neuropsychologists. With an integrated bottom-up and top-down approach, REHACOP includes neurocognition, social cognition, and daily living tasks hierarchically organized on an increasing level of difficulty. Task arrangement is addressed to maximize improvements and transfer effects into participant's daily living. To date, REHACOP has been implemented on different clinical samples such as patients with schizophrenia, multiple sclerosis (MS), and Parkinson's disease (PD). This manuscript presents the efficacy data of REHACOP across these three populations and discusses it in the context of the available literature. Overall, the magnitude of improvements obtained by means of REHACOP ranged from medium to high across samples. These changes were not restricted to specific neurocognitive domains since participants attending the REHACOP program also showed changes in social cognition and daily functioning variables by means of both direct and transfer effects. Results regarding REHACOP's efficacy in psychiatric and neurological conditions have contributed to expanding the existing evidence about the use of structured neuropsychological rehabilitation. In addition, the results obtained after its implementation highlighted the need and importance of designing and implementing integrative neuropsychological rehabilitation programs that are focused not only on cognition per se but also on participants' performance in daily living.
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- Ainara Gómez-Gastiasoro
- Department of Methods and Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education, University of Deusto, Avenida de las Universidades, 24, 48007 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
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- Department of Methods and Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education, University of Deusto, Avenida de las Universidades, 24, 48007 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
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- Department of Methods and Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education, University of Deusto, Avenida de las Universidades, 24, 48007 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
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- Department of Methods and Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education, University of Deusto, Avenida de las Universidades, 24, 48007 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
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- Department of Methods and Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education, University of Deusto, Avenida de las Universidades, 24, 48007 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
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- Department of Methods and Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education, University of Deusto, Avenida de las Universidades, 24, 48007 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
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- Department of Methods and Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education, University of Deusto, Avenida de las Universidades, 24, 48007 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
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- Department of Methods and Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education, University of Deusto, Avenida de las Universidades, 24, 48007 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
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- Department of Methods and Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Education, University of Deusto, Avenida de las Universidades, 24, 48007 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
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