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View article: Practice Effects and Long Delays: A Case Report Exploring a Novel Approach to Detecting Accelerated Long-Term Forgetting
Practice Effects and Long Delays: A Case Report Exploring a Novel Approach to Detecting Accelerated Long-Term Forgetting Open
Objective Accelerated Long-Term Forgetting (ALF) is when newly learned information “decays” faster than expected over an extended period and is associated with temporal-lobe epilepsy (TLE). There is no well-established method for assessing…
View article: The relationship between positive future thinking, entrapment, defeat and death-related mental imagery in individuals with and without a suicidal history: an experimental study
The relationship between positive future thinking, entrapment, defeat and death-related mental imagery in individuals with and without a suicidal history: an experimental study Open
Background Although there is growing evidence that impaired positive future thinking is associated with suicide risk, the relationship between positive future thinking and suicidal thoughts or suicidal behaviours has yet to be completely u…
View article: Validation of the 4AT for assessing recovery from delirium in older hospital patients
Validation of the 4AT for assessing recovery from delirium in older hospital patients Open
Background A crucial part of delirium care is assessing for recovery, yet there are no validated methods for this. The 4AT is a widely used delirium assessment tool, but its performance in assessing recovery remains unstudied. This study e…
View article: The assessment of mood in people with severe cognitive and communication impairments following brain injury: a survey of UK-based professionals
The assessment of mood in people with severe cognitive and communication impairments following brain injury: a survey of UK-based professionals Open
Most clinicians assessing mood in this population ask others about the person. Mood measures are used, but the administration and score interpretation are frequently adapted, bringing the validity of the use of measures in this population …
View article: Practical Routes to Preregistration: A Guide to Enhanced Transparency and Rigour in Neuropsychological Research
Practical Routes to Preregistration: A Guide to Enhanced Transparency and Rigour in Neuropsychological Research Open
Preregistration is the act of formally documenting a research plan before collecting (or at least before analysing) the data. It allows those reading a final research report to know which aspects of a study were decided before sight of the…
View article: Practical Routes to Preregistration: A Guide to Enhanced Transparency and Rigour in Neuropsychological Research
Practical Routes to Preregistration: A Guide to Enhanced Transparency and Rigour in Neuropsychological Research Open
Preregistration is the act of formally documenting a research plan before collecting (or at least before analysing) the data. It allows those reading a final research report to know which aspects of a study were decided before sight of the…
View article: Practical Routes to Preregistration: A Guide to Enhanced Transparency and Rigour in Neuropsychological Research
Practical Routes to Preregistration: A Guide to Enhanced Transparency and Rigour in Neuropsychological Research Open
Preregistration is the act of formally documenting a research plan before collecting (or at least before analysing) the data. It allows those reading a final research report to know which aspects of a study were decided before sight of the…
View article: Practical routes to preregistration: a guide to enhanced transparency and rigour in neuropsychological research
Practical routes to preregistration: a guide to enhanced transparency and rigour in neuropsychological research Open
Preregistration is the act of formally documenting a research plan before collecting (or at least before analysing) the data. It allows those reading a final research report to know which aspects of a study were decided before sight of the…
View article: Co-designing a low-intensity psychological therapy for fear of recurrence in psychosis using translational learning from fear of recurrence in oncology: protocol for intervention development for future testing in a feasibility study
Co-designing a low-intensity psychological therapy for fear of recurrence in psychosis using translational learning from fear of recurrence in oncology: protocol for intervention development for future testing in a feasibility study Open
Introduction Fear of recurrence is a transdiagnostic problem experienced by people with psychosis, which is associated with anxiety, depression and risk of future relapse events. Despite this, there is a lack of available psychological int…
View article: Working towards consensus on the assessment of mood after severe acquired brain injury: Focus groups with UK-based professionals
Working towards consensus on the assessment of mood after severe acquired brain injury: Focus groups with UK-based professionals Open
Objective The assessment of mood after brain injury is more challenging when people have ongoing severe cognitive and receptive communication impairments. There is no gold standard on how these assessments should be undertaken. This study …
View article: Assessing insomnia after stroke: a diagnostic validation of the Sleep Condition Indicator in self-reported stroke survivors
Assessing insomnia after stroke: a diagnostic validation of the Sleep Condition Indicator in self-reported stroke survivors Open
Background Insomnia is common after stroke and is associated with poorer recovery and greater risk of subsequent strokes. Yet, no insomnia measures have been validated in English-speaking individuals affected by stroke. Aims This prospecti…
View article: Assessment of mood after severe acquired brain injury: Interviews with UK clinical psychologists and medical professionals
Assessment of mood after severe acquired brain injury: Interviews with UK clinical psychologists and medical professionals Open
Objective Mood assessment is challenging when people have cognitive and receptive communication impairments after severe brain injury. This study explored how UK-based medical and psychology professionals working with people with severe co…
View article: Neuropsychological application of the International Test Commission Guidelines for Translation and Adapting of Tests
Neuropsychological application of the International Test Commission Guidelines for Translation and Adapting of Tests Open
Objective: The number of test translations and adaptations has risen exponentially over the last two decades, and these processes are now becoming a common practice. The International Test Commission (ITC) Guidelines for Translating and Ad…
View article: Neuropsychological tests associated with symptomatic HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) in a cohort of older adults in Tanzania
Neuropsychological tests associated with symptomatic HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) in a cohort of older adults in Tanzania Open
Objective: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) prevalence is expected to increase in East Africa as treatment coverage increases, survival improves, and this population ages. This study aimed to bet…
View article: Does the presence of chronic pain affect scores on cognitive screening tests/brief cognitive measures for dementia? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Does the presence of chronic pain affect scores on cognitive screening tests/brief cognitive measures for dementia? A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
As a whole, this analysis suggests medium to large effect sizes on cognitive screen performance when people are living with chronic pain. We suggest that clinicians should consider the effect of chronic pain when cognitive screens are empl…
View article: SpongeScapes: Understanding the role of nature-based solutions in improving sponge functioning of landscapes – the case of regenerative agriculture
SpongeScapes: Understanding the role of nature-based solutions in improving sponge functioning of landscapes – the case of regenerative agriculture Open
The SpongeScapes project aims to accelerate understanding Nature-based Solutions (NBS) that enhance the sponge functioning of soil, groundwater, and surface water ecosystems, improving landscape resilience against hydrometeorological extre…
View article: The sensitivity and specificity of the Sleep Condition Indicator when screening for insomnia post-stroke: A diagnostic validation
The sensitivity and specificity of the Sleep Condition Indicator when screening for insomnia post-stroke: A diagnostic validation Open
Background: Post-stroke insomnia is common and associated with poorer outcomes and greater risk of recurrent stroke. Highlighting the importance of identifying individuals who require targeted sleep interventions. However, validations of e…
View article: A Phase I open-label, dose-escalation study of NUC-3373, a targeted thymidylate synthase inhibitor, in patients with advanced cancer (NuTide:301)
A Phase I open-label, dose-escalation study of NUC-3373, a targeted thymidylate synthase inhibitor, in patients with advanced cancer (NuTide:301) Open
Purpose 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is inefficiently converted to the active anti-cancer metabolite, fluorodeoxyuridine-monophosphate (FUDR‑MP), is associated with dose-limiting toxicities and challenging administration schedules. NUC-3373 is a …
View article: 12 AppReminders - A pilot feasibility randomised controlled trial of a memory aid app for people with acquired brain injury
12 AppReminders - A pilot feasibility randomised controlled trial of a memory aid app for people with acquired brain injury Open
Objective: Mobile phone reminding apps can be used by people with acquired brain injury (ABI) to compensate for their memory impairments. However off-the-shelf apps may be difficult to use. ApplTree has been developed to be accessible to t…
View article: 1 Adaptation of the Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination III for the Bengali speaking population in India: A systematic approach to reducing cultural and linguistic bias
1 Adaptation of the Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination III for the Bengali speaking population in India: A systematic approach to reducing cultural and linguistic bias Open
Objective: A systematic approach is vital for adapting neuropsychological tests developed and validated in western monocultural, educated and English-speaking populations. However, rigorous and uniform methods are often not implemented dur…
View article: M32 Asthma bus – one stop assessment for patients presenting to hospital with acute asthma symptoms
M32 Asthma bus – one stop assessment for patients presenting to hospital with acute asthma symptoms Open
Background Patients with Asthma frequently engage with health care services at times of acute worsening. Emergency presentation is costly both to the health service and patients. Improving Asthma management is core to national health polic…
View article: AppReminders – a pilot feasibility randomized controlled trial of a memory aid app for people with acquired brain injury
AppReminders – a pilot feasibility randomized controlled trial of a memory aid app for people with acquired brain injury Open
Mobile phone reminding apps can be used by people with acquired brain injury (ABI) to compensate for memory impairments. This pilot feasibility trial aimed to establish the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial comparing reminder ap…
View article: A systematic review of studies reporting on neuropsychological and functional domains used for assessment of recovery from delirium in acute hospital patients
A systematic review of studies reporting on neuropsychological and functional domains used for assessment of recovery from delirium in acute hospital patients Open
Objectives Assessing for recovery in delirium is essential in guiding ongoing investigation and treatment. Yet, there is little scrutiny and no research or clinical consensus on how recovery should be measured. We reviewed studies which us…
View article: SPIRIT and CONSORT extensions for early phase dose-finding clinical trials: the DEFINE (DosE-FIndiNg Extensions) study protocol
SPIRIT and CONSORT extensions for early phase dose-finding clinical trials: the DEFINE (DosE-FIndiNg Extensions) study protocol Open
Introduction Early phase dose-finding (EPDF) studies are critical for the development of new treatments, directly influencing whether compounds or interventions can be investigated in further trials to confirm their safety and efficacy. Th…
View article: The effectiveness of the behavioural components of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia in older adults: A systematic review
The effectiveness of the behavioural components of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia in older adults: A systematic review Open
Summary Insomnia is more prevalent in older adults (> 60 years) than in the general population. Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia is the gold‐standard treatment; however, it may prove too cognitively taxing for some. This systemat…
View article: Examination of the validity of the ‘Papadum test’: An alternative to the clock drawing test for people with low levels of education
Examination of the validity of the ‘Papadum test’: An alternative to the clock drawing test for people with low levels of education Open
Objectives: The clock drawing test (CDT) is a widely used cognitive screening test. However, CDT performance is affected by education. This study examined an alternative, the Papadum test, designed for people with low levels of education/l…
View article: The association of family, social and romantic loneliness in relation to suicidal ideation and self-injurious behaviours
The association of family, social and romantic loneliness in relation to suicidal ideation and self-injurious behaviours Open
Over 703,000 people die by suicide every year. The association between loneliness and self-injurious thoughts and behaviours has received increasing amounts of attention, with a significant link consistently being identified. However the i…
View article: Assessing Recovery from Delirium: An International Survey of Healthcare Professionals Involved in Delirium Care.
Assessing Recovery from Delirium: An International Survey of Healthcare Professionals Involved in Delirium Care. Open
Background A crucial part of delirium care is determining if the delirium episode has resolved. Yet, there is no clear evidence or consensus on which assessments clinicians should use to assess for delirium recovery. Objective To evaluate …
View article: A systematic review of mood and depression measures in people with severe cognitive and communication impairments following acquired brain injury
A systematic review of mood and depression measures in people with severe cognitive and communication impairments following acquired brain injury Open
Aim A systematic review to identify which mood and depression measures are valid for use with people with severe cognitive and communication impairments following severe acquired brain injury. Method A systematic search of Cochrane, Web of…