Prospective memory functions in traumatic brain injury: The role of neuropsychological deficits, metamemory and impaired self‐awareness

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Tuesday, August 27, 2024 | Neuropsychology (general)

Abstract A large body of evidence suggests that individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) have significant difficulties with prospective memory (PM), the memory for future intentions. However, the processes underlying this cognitive deficit remain unclear. This...

Neuropsychology and Politics Collide in the 2024 US Presdiential Election: Pitfalls of attacks on age, language, and memory

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Saturday, August 17, 2024 | Neuropsychology (general)

Abstract Public perception of dementia has emerged as a key factor in the 2024 United States presidential election. The first televised presidential debate (27 June 2024) evoked a groundswell of concern about the neuropsychological health and political viability of...

Cost‐effectiveness of neuropsychological rehabilitation for acquired brain injuries: Update of Stolwyk et al.’s (2019) review

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Thursday, August 8, 2024 | Neuropsychology (general)

Abstract Acquired brain injuries (ABI), resulting from stroke or traumatic brain injury, cause a range of neuropsychological impairments and many patients continue to experience neuropsychological deficits years after onset. The increasing average age of the...

Subjective cognitive decline and objective cognitive performance in older adults: A systematic review of longitudinal and cross‐sectional studies

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | Neuropsychology (general)

Abstract Older adults with subjective cognitive decline (SCD) have a higher risk of developing future cognitive decline than those without SCD. However, the association between SCD and objective cognitive performance remains unclear. This PRISMA 2020-compliant...

Disparate trajectories of cognitive aging among American Indian and Alaskan Native people with and without HIV.

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Thursday, July 18, 2024 | Neuropsychology (general)

Neuropsychology, Vol 38(6), Sep 2024, 540-556; doi:10.1037/neu0000950Objective: This study describes trajectories of cognitive aging among American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) adults with and without HIV and the role of immunosenescence longitudinally. Method: We...

Executive functioning in posttraumatic stress disorder: Understanding how inhibition, switching, and test modality affect reaction times.

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Thursday, July 18, 2024 | Neuropsychology (general)

Neuropsychology, Vol 38(6), Sep 2024, 516-530; doi:10.1037/neu0000964Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been linked to deficits in executive functioning, but the literature suggests these associations are inconsistent. Results vary depending on the...