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View article: Cognitive decline, not age, explains reduced decision-making capacity in healthy older adults
Cognitive decline, not age, explains reduced decision-making capacity in healthy older adults Open
Later life involves critical financial and healthcare decisions, such as how to manage one's income in retirement. With ageing populations and increased individual responsibilities, understanding the impact of healthy cognitive ageing on d…
View article: The provision of cognitive supportive care following brain tumour: a national study with brain cancer care coordinators
The provision of cognitive supportive care following brain tumour: a national study with brain cancer care coordinators Open
Purpose Despite the high prevalence of cognitive impairment in brain tumour survivors, supportive care primarily remains focused on physical/psychosocial health. Little is known about the cognitive screening/interventions available to brai…
View article: Implementation of cognition-oriented treatments (COTs) for older adults in Australian memory and cognition clinics: development and pilot evaluation of a clinician training toolkit
Implementation of cognition-oriented treatments (COTs) for older adults in Australian memory and cognition clinics: development and pilot evaluation of a clinician training toolkit Open
The uptake of Cognition-Oriented Treatments (COTs) has remained slow in memory and cognition clinics in Australia despite strong research evidence and recommendations for their use in clinical guidelines. A barrier to implementation is cli…
View article: Self- and informant-reported cognitive concerns associated with primary brain tumour: systematic review
Self- and informant-reported cognitive concerns associated with primary brain tumour: systematic review Open
Purpose People with primary brain tumour (PBT) experience objective cognitive impairment, but subjective cognitive concerns have received less attention. This review sought to determine the type of self- and informant-reported cognitive co…
View article: Increased risk of dementia in Type 1 diabetes: A systematic review with meta-analysis
Increased risk of dementia in Type 1 diabetes: A systematic review with meta-analysis Open
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize evidence on the association between Type 1 diabetes mellitus (Type 1 diabetes) and dementia risk. A systematic search of CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PSYCINFO, and Web of Science dat…
View article: A randomized controlled trial of a telehealth group cognitive intervention (LaTCH-BRAINS) to improve cognition after primary brain tumor diagnosis
A randomized controlled trial of a telehealth group cognitive intervention (LaTCH-BRAINS) to improve cognition after primary brain tumor diagnosis Open
Background Cognitive changes are common following primary brain tumor (PBT), impacting employment, independence, relationships, and quality of life (QoL). Despite this, tailored cognitive interventions are unavailable within Australia. The…
View article: Neuropsychological outcomes following endovascular clot retrieval and intravenous thrombolysis in ischemic stroke
Neuropsychological outcomes following endovascular clot retrieval and intravenous thrombolysis in ischemic stroke Open
Objectives: Cognitive impairment, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and dependence in instrumental activities of daily living (ADL) are common after stroke; however, little is known about how these outcomes may differ following treatment with …
View article: Exploring the everyday impacts and memory intervention needs of people with transient epileptic amnesia: A qualitative study
Exploring the everyday impacts and memory intervention needs of people with transient epileptic amnesia: A qualitative study Open
People with transient epileptic amnesia (TEA) experience deficits in memory, however, little is known about their everyday experience of this, and no memory intervention studies have been conducted within this group. Using a two-part quali…
View article: Unmet needs in people with high-grade glioma: defining criteria for stepped care intervention
Unmet needs in people with high-grade glioma: defining criteria for stepped care intervention Open
Background We aimed to define levels of unmet supportive care needs in people with primary brain tumor and to reach expert consensus on feasibility of addressing patients’ needs in clinical practice. Methods We conducted secondary analysis…
View article: What does cognitive screening reveal about early cognitive performance following endovascular clot retrieval and intravenous thrombolysis in acute ischaemic stroke?
What does cognitive screening reveal about early cognitive performance following endovascular clot retrieval and intravenous thrombolysis in acute ischaemic stroke? Open
Background Little is known regarding cognitive outcomes following treatment with endovascular clot retrieval (ECR) and intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA). We aimed to determine if there were any differences on a measure of cog…
View article: Delivery of cognition‐oriented treatments for older people with MCI in Australian Memory Clinics: A pilot implementation study
Delivery of cognition‐oriented treatments for older people with MCI in Australian Memory Clinics: A pilot implementation study Open
Background There is good evidence that cognition‐oriented treatments (COTs) including cognitive training and rehabilitation benefit older adults, including those with mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Despite this, there remains a res…
View article: What do private practice referrers value about neuropsychology assessment?
What do private practice referrers value about neuropsychology assessment? Open
Objective: For optimal clinical utility of neuropsychological assessment (NPA), we need to understand what aspects referrers value. We aimed to use quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate the value of NPA for a diverse range of Au…
View article: Implementation of Cognitive (Neuropsychological) Interventions for Older Adults in Clinical or Community settings: A Scoping Review
Implementation of Cognitive (Neuropsychological) Interventions for Older Adults in Clinical or Community settings: A Scoping Review Open
Despite compelling evidence that cognitive interventions for older adults improve cognition, mood, and everyday function, few are implemented in clinical or community practice. This scoping review aims to understand the implementation fram…
View article: Exploring the clinical utility of a brief screening measure of unmet supportive care needs in people with high-grade glioma
Exploring the clinical utility of a brief screening measure of unmet supportive care needs in people with high-grade glioma Open
Background People living with high-grade glioma (HGG) have diverse and complex needs. Screening aims to detect patients with some level of unmet need requiring triaging and further assessment. However, most existing measures of unmet need …
View article: Access to psychosocial support for people with brain tumor and family members: Healthcare professional perspectives
Access to psychosocial support for people with brain tumor and family members: Healthcare professional perspectives Open
Objectives Ongoing access to psychosocial support is important to maintain the well‐being of people with brain tumor (PwBT) and their families; yet, there is limited knowledge of psychosocial care access. This qualitative study aimed to de…
View article: Examination of the Feasibility, Acceptability, and Efficacy of the Online Personalised Training in Memory Strategies for Everyday Program for Older Adults: Single-Arm Pre-Post Trial
Examination of the Feasibility, Acceptability, and Efficacy of the Online Personalised Training in Memory Strategies for Everyday Program for Older Adults: Single-Arm Pre-Post Trial Open
Background Memory strategy training for older adults helps maintain and improve cognitive health but is traditionally offered face-to-face, which is resource intensive, limits accessibility, and is challenging during a pandemic. Web-based …
View article: Examination of the Feasibility, Acceptability, and Efficacy of the Online Personalised Training in Memory Strategies for Everyday Program for Older Adults: Single-Arm Pre-Post Trial (Preprint)
Examination of the Feasibility, Acceptability, and Efficacy of the Online Personalised Training in Memory Strategies for Everyday Program for Older Adults: Single-Arm Pre-Post Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Memory strategy training for older adults helps maintain and improve cognitive health but is traditionally offered face-to-face, which is resource intensive, limits accessibility, and is challenging during a pandemic. Web-based…
View article: Scoping the psychological support practices of Australian health professionals working with people with primary brain tumor and their families
Scoping the psychological support practices of Australian health professionals working with people with primary brain tumor and their families Open
Objectives This study aimed to scope the psychological support practices of Australian health professionals providing supportive care to adults with primary brain tumor. Method Health professionals from multidisciplinary organizations and …
View article: Preventing Delirium and Promoting Long-Term Brain Health: A Clinical Trial Design for the Perioperative Cognitive Enhancement (PROTECT) Trial
Preventing Delirium and Promoting Long-Term Brain Health: A Clinical Trial Design for the Perioperative Cognitive Enhancement (PROTECT) Trial Open
Background: Perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PND), including postoperative delirium (POD), are common in older adults and, for many, precipitate functional decline and/or dementia. Objective: In this protocol, we describe a novel mu…
View article: Online Personalised Training in Memory Strategies for Everyday (OPTIMiSE) Program for Older Adults with Cognitive Concerns: Pilot Study Protocol
Online Personalised Training in Memory Strategies for Everyday (OPTIMiSE) Program for Older Adults with Cognitive Concerns: Pilot Study Protocol Open
Memory interventions for older adults with cognitive concerns result in improved memory performance and maintenance of cognitive health. These programs are typically delivered face-to-face, which is resource intensive and creates access ba…
View article: The influence of subjective cognitive decline on prospective memory over 5 years.
The influence of subjective cognitive decline on prospective memory over 5 years. Open
Older adults with SCD demonstrated greater decline in habitual PM, suggesting these tasks may be more sensitive to the effects of SCD. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved).
View article: Who benefits from cognitive intervention in older age? The role of executive function
Who benefits from cognitive intervention in older age? The role of executive function Open
Objective: In the context of the positive impact of cognitive interventions for age-related memory concerns, clinicians are seeking information about variables that predict optimum client response. In this study of older adults, the aim wa…
View article: Diabetes Mellitus Increases Risk of Incident Dementia in <i>APOE</i><i>ɛ</i>4 Carriers: A Meta-Analysis
Diabetes Mellitus Increases Risk of Incident Dementia in <i>APOE</i><i>ɛ</i>4 Carriers: A Meta-Analysis Open
Background: Dementia is a devastating condition for older adults, with both modifiable (e.g., diabetes mellitus) and unmodifiable risk factors (e.g., APOE ɛ4 allele). It remains unclear how, and to what extent, diabetes impacts dementia ri…
View article: Bridging the gap between clinical trials and community care: Translating a memory group for older people with mild cognitive impairment into a community‐based organisation
Bridging the gap between clinical trials and community care: Translating a memory group for older people with mild cognitive impairment into a community‐based organisation Open
Objectives Older people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are seeking interventions for maintaining independence. This study investigates the feasibility of translating a research‐evaluated memory group (LaTCH) into a community‐based or…
View article: Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease Open
This chapter considers the spectrum of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) presentations, from preclinical stages, through the prodromal mild cognitive impairment (MCI) stage, and the dementia stage. AD is named after Alois Alzheimer, a German neurop…
View article: Naturalistic Measurement of Sleep in Older Adults with Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment: Anxiety Symptoms Do Not Explain Sleep Disturbance
Naturalistic Measurement of Sleep in Older Adults with Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment: Anxiety Symptoms Do Not Explain Sleep Disturbance Open
Background: Sleep disturbance is prevalent in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI), the preclinical stage of AD, deterioration in sleep quality has also been reported. Consensus is lacking, however, regard…
View article: Predictors of Long-Term Improvement in Subjective Everyday Memory Following a Memory Group Program for Older Adults
Predictors of Long-Term Improvement in Subjective Everyday Memory Following a Memory Group Program for Older Adults Open
Objective: The present study aimed to examine predictors of improvement in subjective everyday memory ability 5 years following participation in a group cognitive-behavioral memory intervention for community-living older adults, the La Tro…