Executive functioning and central coherence in anorexia nervosa: Pilot investigation of a neurocognitive endophenotype

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 489-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Brown ◽  
Katharine L. Loeb ◽  
Robert E. McGrath ◽  
Lana Tiersky ◽  
Nancy Zucker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Executive Functioning ◽  
Central Coherence ◽  
Pilot Investigation

scholarly journals The neural correlates of a central coherence task in young women with anorexia nervosa

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica Leslie ◽  
Daniel Halls ◽  
Jenni Leppanen ◽  
Felicity Sedgewick ◽  
Katie Lang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Neural Correlates ◽  
Central Coherence

Differences in set-shifting and central coherence across anorexia nervosa subtypes in children and adolescents

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 499-507 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Herbrich ◽  
Viola Kappel ◽  
Betteke Maria van Noort ◽  
Sibylle Winter
Keyword(s):  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Central Coherence ◽  
Set Shifting

Development of behaviour and functioning (with hindsight)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Traolach S. Brugha
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Mind ◽  
Executive Functioning ◽  
Normal Development ◽  
Psychological Development ◽  
Central Coherence ◽  
Laboratory Research ◽  
Cognitive Theories ◽  
Basic Understanding ◽  
Phenomenological Perspective ◽  
Atypical Development

This chapter begins with sections covering several different perspectives on early psychological development ranging from the phenomenological perspective to underpinning laboratory research. Research methods and designs used are described briefly. Theories of abnormal psychological development discussed include underlying cognitive theories, including theory of mind, central coherence, and executive functioning abilities, followed by underpinning biological science including neurobiology. Concepts mentioned include the idea of disability, neurodiversity versus disability, leading to the introduction of the need for reasonable adjustments to such disabilities. This will be expanded in later chapters. Also introduced are the topics of cause—genetic and environmental. The chapter then details what has been said of autism as an atypical (abnormal) variant on typical (normal) development, in order to provide a basic understanding of the nature of autism. Early signs of typical and atypical development are listed in order to set the basis for assessment methods described in later chapters.

scholarly journals The Neuropsychological Profile of Severe and Enduring Anorexia Nervosa: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Broomfield ◽  
Kristin Stedal ◽  
Stephen Touyz
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Neuropsychological Functioning ◽  
Central Coherence ◽  
Treatment Development ◽  
Neuropsychological Profile ◽  
Conflicting Evidence ◽  
Current Systematic Review ◽  
Confounding Variables

Characteristics of Severe and Enduring Anorexia Nervosa (SE-AN) are being investigated to differentiate the patients experiencing SE-AN from those at earlier stages of the AN disease. The current systematic review was the first step in exploring neuropsychological functioning as a potentially identifying characteristic for long-term presentations. With a subgroup of AN patients reflecting a unique neuropsychological profile that is proportionate to the quantity of patients that go on to develop SE-AN, it was the aim of this review to assess neuropsychological functioning in the later stage of the disease. In accordance with PRISMA guidelines, a literature search was conducted using four electronic databases (PsycINFO, MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Scopus) for neuropsychological research on AN participants with a seven or more year illness duration. Datasets that met inclusion criteria were screened for SE-AN participants (N = 166) and neuropsychological data extracted together with potentially confounding variables and information required to conduct a quality assessment. In research investigating decision-making, participants with a SE-AN presentation demonstrated significantly lower functioning compared to healthy controls. There was conflicting evidence for differences in intellectual functioning and set-shifting abilities with no variability indicated in central coherence, memory, attention, reasoning, or processing speed. If findings from this preliminary analysis are confirmed through empirical research, implications include earlier identification of SE-AN patients and more effective treatment development.

Impaired central coherence in patients with anorexia nervosa

2018 ◽  
Vol 259 ◽  
pp. 77-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sayo Hamatani ◽  
Masahito Tomotake ◽  
Tomoya Takeda ◽  
Naomi Kameoka ◽  
Masashi Kawabata ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Central Coherence

Treatment in Anorexia Nervosa: The Role of Neuropsychological Features in Predicting Response

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S286-S287
Author(s):  
P. Meneguzzo ◽  
E. Collantoni ◽  
E. Tenconi ◽  
E. Bonello ◽  
G. Croatto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Remediation ◽  
Response To Treatment ◽  
Central Coherence ◽  
Clinical Test ◽  
Prediction Ability ◽  
Full Remission ◽  
Neuropsychological Variables

IntroductionNeuropsychological impairments in anorexia nervosa (AN) have been considered both as putative risk factors and as a target for treatment. However, the role of neuropsychological variables as predictors of outcome is not clear.AimsOur aim is to investigate the role of neuropsychological variables as predictors of response to treatment in a group of individuals affected by AN.MethodsThe study sample consisted of 144 patients diagnosed with acute AN, according to the DSM-5 criteria, referred to the Eating Unit of the Hospital of Padova, Italy. All participants were assessed by means of a neuropsychological and clinical test battery at intake and followed during outpatient treatment for an average of 531 days. Eighty-three percent of the patients underwent cognitive behavioral therapy, the families of 75% of the patients were included in the treatment and 48% of the patients took antidepressants (SSRI).ResultsBoth body mass index at assessment and illness duration appeared to be independent factors significantly affecting the outcome. The role of neuropsychological variables was explored including cognitive performance in a multivariate analysis including BMI at intake, duration of illness and diagnostic subtype. The inclusion in the model of the Wisconsin Sorting Card Task performance and the central coherence index (calculated by the Rey Figure Test) significantly increased the prediction ability of the model for full remission at the end of treatment.ConclusionsThis is the first study to show that neuropsychological characteristics may predict treatment response in AN. These data support the implementation of cognitive remediation techniques in the treatment of AN.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Cognitive remediation, brain function and central coherence: an anorexia nervosa pilot study

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leon Fonville ◽  
Vincent Giampietro ◽  
Helen Davies ◽  
Naima Lounes ◽  
Andrew Simmons ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Brain Function ◽  
Cognitive Remediation ◽  
Central Coherence
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