scholarly journals Neuropsychological diagnostics and rehabilitation of patients with memory impairments in amnestic syndrome as a result of brain damage of various etiologies

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 137-148
Author(s):  
Maria E. Baulina ◽  
Nataliya A. Varako ◽  
Maria S. Kovyazina ◽  
Yury P. Zinchenko ◽  
Uriy V. Mikadze ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Damage ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Clinical Psychologist ◽  
Rehabilitation Team ◽  
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation ◽  
Memory Impairments ◽  
Rehabilitation Work ◽  
Neuropsychological Diagnostics ◽  
Amnestic Syndrome ◽  
With Memory

Background. Neuropsychological diagnostics and rehabilitation are among the fundamental practical tasks facing a clinical psychologist. Today, rehabilitation goes beyond the usual framework in which it was 40–50 years ago. The course of the disease, stressful influences radically change the physical, psychological and social functioning of a person. It is the functioning of a person (and not the state of his functions) in new, often limiting living conditions that becomes an object in the modern rehabilitation system, which is a joint activity of the patient, his relatives and specialists of the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team. Objective: analysis and generalization of the diagnostic and rehabilitation experience accumulated in neuropsychological rehabilitation;identification of quality criteria for neuropsychological diagnostics and rehabilitation of patients with memory impairments in case of brain damage, which should be followed by a practicing psychologist in the process of rehabilitation work. Results. Based on the analysis of applied research and practical guidelines, the recommended diagnostic tools for detecting memory impairments are presentedand the main directions and effective methods of rehabilitation work in amnestic syndrome are highlighted. It is shown that different degrees of severity of a amnestic defect requires the choice of an appropriate direction of work in the process of neuropsychological rehabilitation: the formation of new mnestic means; the organization of “suggestive and reminiscent” environments and new strategies for behavior in this environment; general (non-specific) principles of restorative learning. Conclusions. The presented material can serve as a “support” in the practical work of a clinical psychologist with patients with memory impairments and brain lesions.The text outlines the main directions of diagnostic and rehabilitation work which a practicing psychologist must be aware of.

scholarly journals RECOVERY OF CONSCIOUSNESS: OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AND REHABILITATION

2021 ◽  
pp. 102-128
Author(s):  
Ekaterina V. Fufaeva ◽  
Yuri V. Mikadze ◽  
Anastasiia N. Cherkasova ◽  
Maria S. Kovyazina ◽  
Maria E. Baulina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neuropsychological Assessment ◽  
Brain Lesions ◽  
Disorders Of Consciousness ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Clinical Psychologist ◽  
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation System ◽  
Level Of Consciousness ◽  
Practical Guidelines ◽  
Recovery Of Consciousness

Relevance. Neuropsychological rehabilitation and assessment are the priority tasks in practice of a clinical psychologist. The modern rehabilitation system can be considered as a partnership between patients, their families and different specialists participating in the rehabilitation process. The existing approaches to neurorehabilitation are aimed at the earliest possible intervention. It`s of particular importance for patients with disorders of consciousness, whose number has been increasing in connection with the development of medicine in recent decades. This leads to the need to develop tools for specialized neuropsychological assessment and methods of neuropsychological rehabilitation of patients in the early stages of recovery of consciousness. Objective. To summarize neuropsychological diagnostic and rehabilitation experience of working with patients with disorders of consciousness after brain lesions. Methods. We analyze practical guidelines, applied research and our own hands-on experience of working with patients with disorders of consciousness after brain lesions. Results. Based on the analysis, the recommended diagnostic tools are formulated that can be used to identify the current level of consciousness and to assess various parameters of psychic activity of patients with disorders of consciousness. In addition, the main directions and neuropsychological methods of rehabilitation work recommended for recovery of consciousness and continuing to be developed now are highlighted. Conclusion. A new diagnostic and rehabilitation material is presented, which is recommended for use in neuropsychological practice by practicing clinical psychologists with patients with disorders of consciousness after brain lesions.

scholarly journals Modern Foreign Neurocognitive Approaches to the use of the Music-Enriched Environment in the Rehabilitation of Aphasic Disorders and Alzheimer's type Dementia

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 125-137
Author(s):  
K.M. Shipkova
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Cognitive Disorders ◽  
Enriched Environment ◽  
Direct Stimulation ◽  
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Neurocognitive Rehabilitation ◽  
Neuropsychological Diagnostics ◽  
Analytical Review ◽  
Transcranial Brain Stimulation

This paper presents an analysis of current foreign trends in neurocognitive rehabilitation of cognitive disorders in Alzheimer's dementia (AD) and neuropsychological rehabilitation of the most common form of vascular cognitive disorders (VCD) - aphasia. Two approaches to the restoration of higher mental functions (HMF), based on a different understanding of the neuroplasticity mechanisms, are described. The description presents non-invasive and functional methods of direct stimulation of HMF. Various methods of transcranial brain stimulation and Intensive Language-Action Therapy (ILAT) are reviewed and analyzed. The data of experimental studies present the application of these methods to the restoration of Broca's aphasia. The paper also considers an approach to neurorehabilitation based on the methodology of "workaround" recovery of HMF using sensory-enriched environment. The article describes and analyzes the theoretical foundations of Music Intonation Therapy (MIT), Thérapie mélodique est rythmée) (TMR), palliative MIT, Music Therapy (MT). The paper carries out an analytical review of the implementation of abovementioned methods in aphasics. Also, programs and neurocognitive correction methods in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are considered. The paper describes the possibilities of using active and passive MT, STAM-DEM Therapy, and Multimodal Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (MCET) in AD. The study presents the data of systematic and meta-analytical reviews on their use in MCI. The paper describes the methodology of "musical" neuropsychological diagnostics in dementia.

scholarly journals Neuropsychological rehabilitation of memory in post-stroke patients with brain nonspecific structure injury

2021 ◽  
Vol 101 ◽  
pp. 03023
Author(s):  
Tatiana Aleksandrovna Mardasova ◽  
Pavel Rafaelevich Iusupov
Keyword(s):  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Management System ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation ◽  
Memory Impairments ◽  
Post Stroke

The relevance of the study of the neuropsychological rehabilitation of memory impairments in stroke and the increasing role of the development of the rehabilitation direction to build a competent management system for such patients suggests good conditions for improving the health of the population, increasing the life expectancy and social activity of people.

The Use of Assistive Technology to Support the Wellbeing and Independence of People with Memory Impairments

2011 ◽  
pp. 65-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Huijnen
Keyword(s):  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
End Users ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Memory Impairments ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Age In Place ◽  
With Memory

This chapter presents the research, results and lessons learned from a project to evaluate currently available assisted living technologies for elderly people with mild to severe memory impairments who want to age in place. During the project a number of households were equipped with assistive technology to enable the end users to better cope with the barriers and problems associated with their forgetfulness. End users were involved in different phases, starting with a problem and needs analysis and ending with an evaluation of the technology installed in their homes. It seemed that technology did have a positive impact on their lives as well as on the lives of the informal caregivers who often live with those who suffer from amnesia. This project gives insight into how we are coming closer to optimizing the positive effects which assistive technology holds for the elderly with memory impairments. Key insights are presented.

Communicating with Inpatients with Memory Impairments

2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (03) ◽  
pp. 142-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsey Valitchka ◽  
Lyn Turkstra
Keyword(s):  
Memory Impairments ◽  
With Memory

Testing for Intellectual Impairment—Some Comments Reconsidered

1960 ◽  
Vol 106 (444) ◽  
pp. 1134-1138 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. W. Payne ◽  
James Inglis
Keyword(s):  
Standardized Tests ◽  
Brain Damage ◽  
Psychological Tests ◽  
Clinical Psychologist ◽  
Intellectual Impairment ◽  
Early Dementia ◽  
Positive Statements

As Piercy (1959) has pointed out, it is generally agreed that currently available psychological tests for detecting brain damage (Yates, 1954; Meyer, 1957) or early dementia (Shapiro, 1952; Inglis, 1958) are by and large poorly standardized and poorly validated. If the clinical psychologist attempts such detection he can make very few positive statements if all he does is administer those standardized tests which even approximately meet the commonly accepted standards of validity.

Psychosocial outcome following individualized neuropsychological rehabilitation of brain damage

2009 ◽  
Vol 85 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
A-L Christensen ◽  
E. M. Pinner ◽  
P. Møller Pedersen ◽  
T. W. Teasdale ◽  
L. E. Trexler
Keyword(s):  
Brain Damage ◽  
Psychosocial Outcome ◽  
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation

scholarly journals Olfactory Examination in Korsakoff's Syndrome: Implications for Early Diagnosis

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dawn E. Jones ◽  
Marie Rowland ◽  
R. Martyn Bracewell
Keyword(s):  
Working Memory ◽  
Olfactory Function ◽  
Memory Dysfunction ◽  
Korsakoff’S Syndrome ◽  
Memory Impairments ◽  
Benton Visual Retention Test ◽  
Healthy Control ◽  
Korsakoff's Syndrome ◽  
With Memory ◽  
Smell Identification

Whilst olfactory dysfunction has been reported in Korsakoff's Syndrome (KS) patients, the diagnostic implications of this have not been fully explored. KS can be difficult to diagnose because cognitive symptoms are similar to other diagnoses. For instance, patients with Frontal Lobe (FL) Syndrome may present with memory impairments that are similar to KS. Participants were given the Benton Visual Retention Test-Fifth Edition (BVRT-V), to identify working memory dysfunction, and a Brief Smell Identification Test (B-SIT), to evaluate olfactory function. B-SIT scores were found to be significantly lower in the KS group compared to the control and FL groups. In contrast, the error scores on the BVRT-V were significantly higher in both the KS and FL groups compared to the healthy control subjects. Therefore, we suggest that olfactory function may aid in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with working memory dysfunction.

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