by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | General Neuropsychology
Abstract This research aimed to determine the sensitivity and clinical validity of the OCS-Plus, a stroke-specific tablet-based cognitive screening tool, in comparison with the MoCA, a routinely used screening tool, after stroke. Eighty-six patients were recruited...
by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | General Neuropsychology
Abstract Behavioural disturbances are often observed, but (to our knowledge) not systematically assessed, in children who are in post-traumatic amnesia (PTA) following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Therefore, we aimed to develop a prototype scale that measures the...
by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Friday, April 5, 2024 | General Neuropsychology
Abstract Our physical and psychological well-being is significantly influenced by how we perceive our body, in addition to our thoughts and emotions associated with it. Dysfunctional body perceptions and attitudes play a key role in the development and maintenance of...
by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Friday, March 8, 2024 | General Neuropsychology
Abstract This study examines the validity of the Delis–Kaplan Executive Function System (D-KEFS) in a traumatic brain injury (TBI) population compared to participants with orthopaedic injuries and normative controls. The utility of the D-KEFS was examined using a...
by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Friday, March 8, 2024 | General Neuropsychology
Abstract Cognitive difficulties are reported in up to 60% of people with MS (pwMS). There is often a discrepancy between self-reported cognitive difficulties and performance on cognitive assessments. Some of this discrepancy can be explained by depression and fatigue....
by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Friday, March 8, 2024 | General Neuropsychology
Abstract There is growing interest in awake craniotomies, but some clinicians are concerned that such procedures are poorly tolerated by patients. Therefore, we conducted a study to assess this phenomenon. In this prospective qualitative study, 68 patients who...
