Abstract

Prospective memory defines the ability to remember to perform an action related to a specific task planned for the future. Interventions aimed to improve prospective memory have an impact on the patient’s quality of life. While most interventions are aimed to improve prospective memory in general, implementation intentions influence specific automatic processes related to prospective memory. The efficacy of this type of intervention has been proven on different samples of patients as well as on lay people. We argue that, while in cancer patients who suffer from perspective memory deficit this particular intervention has not been studied yet, it could be usefully implemented to foster patients’ involvement, quality of life and adherence to care.

摘要

前瞻性记忆定义了记忆执行与将来计划的特定任务相关的动作的能力。旨在改善前瞻性记忆的干预措施会影响患者的生活质量。虽然大多数干预措施通常旨在改善预期记忆，但实施意图会影响与预期记忆相关的特定自动过程。这类干预的有效性已在不同的患者样本以及非专业人员上得到了证明。我们认为，尽管对于患有记忆力不足的癌症患者，尚未对该特殊干预措施进行研究，但可以有效地促进患者的参与，生活质量和对护理的依从性。