Activity interventions for cognitive problems
Year: 2013
Type: review
Abstract: Cancer and its life-saving treatments often result in long-term impairments in neurocognitive functions. These neurocognitive impairments are not only problematic, but they also limit the ability to perform meaningful everyday activities critical to independence in the home, school, and community. The "bottom-up" and "top-down" models inherent in many neurological rehabilitation interventions provide a gross framework for describing interventions designed to address neurocognitive functions. Activity interventions show promise for improving performance of everyday activities, as well as improving underlying neurocognitive functions. However, additional empirical examination is warranted. Future studies examining activity interventions should clearly specify the active ingredient of the intervention, and evaluate the impact of the intervention on neurocognitive as well as activity-based outcomes.
Source: Pediatric Blood & Cancer
DOI: 10.1002/pbc.24781
Author: Elizabeth R. Skidmore
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
Awards: Guided Versus Directed Training in Acute Stroke Rehabilitation, ACISR for Late-Life Depression Prevention, University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Donepezil to promote functional recovery post-stroke, Developing Cognitive Training and Rehabilitation Paradigms for Experimental TBI, MULTICENTER CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
OpenAlex ID: W1957942429