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A Scoping Review of Communicating Neuropsychological Test Results to Patients and Family Members Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-04-20 Angélique AA Gruters, Inez HGB Ramakers, Frans RJ Verhey, Roy PC Kessels, Marjolein E de Vugt
Feedback of neuropsychological test results to patients and family members include psychoeducation and implications for daily life. This scoping review aimed to provide an overview of the literature on neuropsychological feedback and to offer clinical recommendations. In accordance with formal scoping review methodology, PubMed, PsycInfo, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Embase databases were searched.
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Cognitive Remediation as an Adjunct Treatment for Substance Use Disorders: A Systematic Review Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-04-19 Talia Nardo, Jennifer Batchelor, Jamie Berry, Heather Francis, Deyyan Jafar, Thomas Borchard
Substance use disorders are associated with diverse neuropsychological impairments, with deficits in memory and executive functioning commonly observed. Cognitive remediation has been shown to be effective in other populations with cognitive impairments in these domains, including those with psychiatric disorders and acquired brain injuries, and it has been hypothesised to be similarly effective for
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Meta-Analysis of Cognition in Parkinson’s Disease Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Progression Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-04-16 Elizabeth R. Wallace, Suzanne C. Segerstrom, Craig G. van Horne, Frederick A. Schmitt, Lisa M. Koehl
Mild cognitive changes, including executive dysfunction, are seen in Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Approximately 30% of individuals with PD develop Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD). Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) has been identified as a transitional state between normal cognition and dementia. Although PD-MCI and its cognitive correlates have been increasingly studied as a risk indicator for development
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Social Cognition in Paediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-04-15 Zhi Xiang On, Nicholas P. Ryan, Monika Konjarski, Cathy Catroppa, Robyn Stargatt
Recent evidence suggests social cognitive deficits may be among the most profound and disabling consequences of childhood traumatic brain injury (TBI); however, it is only over the last decade that this area has received increasing research attention. This study aims to systematically review all studies reporting on the effects of childhood TBI on social cognition. Meta-analytic techniques were employed
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Impact of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Cognitive Functions: a Systematic Review Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-04-13 Anna B. Marcinkowska, Natalia D. Mankowska, Jacek Kot, Pawel J. Winklewski
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a modality of treatment in which patients inhale 100% oxygen inside a hyperbaric chamber pressurised to greater than 1 atmosphere. The aim of this review is to discuss neuropsychological findings in various neurological disorders treated with HBOT and to open new perspectives for therapeutic improvement. A literature search was conducted in the MEDLINE (via PubMed)
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Correction to: Gray Matter Atrophy in the Cortico‑Striatal‑Thalamic Network and Sensorimotor Network in Relapsing–Remitting and Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-04-08 Yuan Cao, Wei Diao, Fangfang Tian, Feifei Zhang, Laichang He, Xipeng Long, Fuqinq Zhou, Zhiyun Jia
A correction to this paper has been published: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11065-021-09503-6
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Response Time Measures as Supplementary Validity Indicators in Forced-Choice Recognition Memory Performance Validity Tests: A Systematic Review Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-04-05 Yoram Braw
Performance validity tests (PVTs) based on the forced-choice recognition memory (FCRM) paradigm are commonly used for the detection of noncredible performance. Examinees' response times (RTs) are affected by cognitive processes associated with deception and can also be gathered without lengthening the duration of the assessment. Consequently, interest in the utility of these measures as supplementary
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Working Memory in Pediatric Epilepsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-04-05 Belinda J. Poole, Natalie L. Phillips, Elizabeth Stewart, Irina M. Harris, Suncica Lah
Working memory is a multicomponent system that is supported by overlapping specialized networks in the brain. Baddeley’s working memory model includes four components: the phonological loop, visuo-spatial sketchpad, the central executive, and episodic buffer. The aim of this review was to establish the gravity and pattern of working memory deficits in pediatric epilepsy. The Preferred Reporting Items
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The Use of Standardized Intraoperative Language Tests in Awake Craniotomies: A Scoping Review Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-03-31 Christos Papatzalas, Kostas Fountas, Eftychia Kapsalaki, Ilias Papathanasiou
Assessment of speech and language functions is an essential part of awake craniotomies. Although standardized and validated tests have several advantages compared to homemade (or mixed) batteries, in the literature it is unclear how such tests are used or whether they are used at all. In this study, we performed a scoping review in order to locate standardized and validated intraoperative language
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Sleep Disorders and Cognitive Dysfunctions in Parkinson’s Disease: A Meta-Analytic Study Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-03-29 Gianpaolo Maggi, Luigi Trojano, Paolo Barone, Gabriella Santangelo
A relationship between sleep disorders and cognitive dysfunctions was reported in Parkinson’s Disease (PD), however, some studies did not confirm the link. A meta-analytic study was performed to investigate the relationship between sleep disorders and cognitive dysfunctions, and to clarify the evolution of cognitive status in PD patients with sleep disorders. The systematic literature search was performed
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Psychological Tests in Arabic: A Review of Methodological Practices and Recommendations for Future Use Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-03-26 Pia Zeinoun, Dragos Iliescu, Rhawann El Hakim
Mental health research among Arabic speakers is increasing, and with it the need to assess psychopathology of Arabic-speaking populations, including natives, refugees, and immigrants. However, major challenges include the unavailability of appropriate Arabic tools, and the difficulty of judging whether available tools are appropriate. Critical judgment of psychometric tools is important, because they
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Apathy and Depression as Predictors of Activities of Daily Living Following Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injuries in Adults: A Meta-Analysis Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-03-23 Sarah L. Green, Gilles E. Gignac, Prue A. Watson, Nicky Brosnan, Rodrigo Becerra, Carmella Pestell, Michael Weinborn
Apathy and depression are common sequelae of acquired brain injury (ABI). Apathy is a syndrome characterized by diminished motivation and purposeful behaviours. Depression is a mood disorder featuring sadness, worthlessness, anhedonia and suicidal ideation. Both are associated negatively with activities of daily living (ADL), the skills required to fulfil basic and complex physical needs. However,
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Antisaccades in Parkinson’s Disease: A Meta-Analysis Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-03-19 Josefine Waldthaler, Lena Stock, Justus Student, Johanna Sommerkorn, Stefan Dowiasch, Lars Timmermann
The usefulness of eye-tracking tasks as potential biomarkers for motor or cognitive disease burden in Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been subject of debate for many years. Several studies suggest that the performance in the antisaccade task may be altered in patients with PD and associated with motor disease severity or executive dysfunction. In this meta-analysis, random effects models were used to
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The Neural Bases of Drawing. A Meta-analysis and a Systematic Literature Review of Neurofunctional Studies in Healthy Individuals Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-03-16 Simona Raimo, Gabriella Santangelo, Luigi Trojano
Drawing is a multi-component process requiring a wide range of cognitive abilities. Several studies on patients with focal brain lesions and functional neuroimaging studies on healthy individuals demonstrated that drawing is associated with a wide brain network. However, the neural structures specifically related to drawing remain to be better comprehended. We conducted a systematic review complemented
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Diffusion-Weighted Imaging in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review of the Literature Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-03-15 Hannah M. Lindsey, Cooper B. Hodges, Kaitlyn M. Greer, Elisabeth A. Wilde, Tricia L. Merkley
There is evidence that diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) is able to detect tissue alterations following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) that may not be observed on conventional neuroimaging; however, findings are often inconsistent between studies. This systematic review assesses patterns of differences in DWI metrics between those with and without a history of mTBI. A PubMed literature search was
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Quantitative Meta-Analyses: Lateralization of Memory Functions Before and After Surgery in Children with Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-03-06 Naomi Kahana Levy, Jonathan Segalovsky, Mony Benifla, Odelia Elkana
Rationale Memory deficits in children with epilepsy have been reported in some but not all studies assessing the effects of side of seizures and resection from the temporal lobe on cognitive performance. This meta-analysis provides a quantitative systematic review of previous studies on this issue. Method A critical review and meta-analysis of the literature on memory performance in children with Temporal
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Correlations between Dual-Pathway White Matter Alterations and Language Impairment in Patients with Aphasia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-03-03 Jie Zhang, Shuchang Zhong, Liang Zhou, Yamei Yu, Xufei Tan, Min Wu, Peng Sun, Wei Zhang, Juebao Li, Ruidong Cheng, Yanfei Wu, Yanmei Yu, Xiangming Ye, Benyan Luo
While converging evidence suggests linguistic roles of white matter tracts, detailed associations between white matter alterations of dual pathways and language abilities remain unknown in aphasic patients. We aimed to verify language functions of dual-pathway tracts from specific domains and investigate the influence of moderators. PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and CENTRAL were searched for studies
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Cognitive and Behavioural Attention in Children with Low-Moderate and Heavy Doses of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-03-03 Philippa Pyman, Simonne E. Collins, Evelyne Muggli, Renee Testa, Peter J. Anderson
Attention problems are thought to be a hallmark feature of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). Despite decades of research however, these findings have never been pooled to assess the association between PAE and the different domains of attention functioning. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the relationships between low-moderate, binge and heavy PAE with domains of attention
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Volumetric MRI Findings in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) and Neuropsychological Outcome Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-03-03 Erin D. Bigler
Region of interest (ROI) volumetric assessment has become a standard technique in quantitative neuroimaging. ROI volume is thought to represent a coarse proxy for making inferences about the structural integrity of a brain region when compared to normative values representative of a healthy sample, adjusted for age and various demographic factors. This review focuses on structural volumetric analyses
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The Prevalence and Characteristics of Alexithymia in Adults Following Brain Injury: A Meta-Analysis Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-02-23 Danielle M. Fynn, Gilles E. Gignac, Rodrigo Becerra, Carmela F. Pestell, Michael Weinborn
Alexithymia is the inability to identify and describe one’s own emotions. Some research suggests that organic alexithymia may occur after acquired brain injury (ABI). However, the results in the literature are inconsistent, when comparisons are made against healthy controls. Furthermore, a precise estimate of alexithymia prevalence in the ABI population has not yet been reported. Consequently, this
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Deep Brain Stimulation of the Subthalamic Nucleus in Parkinson’s Disease: A Meta-Analysis of Mood Effects Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-02-19 Tomas Cartmill, David Skvarc, Richard Bittar, Jane McGillivray, Michael Berk, Linda K. Byrne
This meta-analysis examines mood changes after bilateral subthalamic deep brain stimulation (STN-DBS) in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Deep brain stimulation improves motor outcomes in Parkinson’s disease but there appears to be conflicting reports as to subsequent mood outcomes. Pubmed, PsychINFO and SCOPUS were searched for studies assessing mood outcomes in PD patients who had undergone
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Visuoperceptive Impairments in Severe Alcohol Use Disorder: A Critical Review of Behavioral Studies Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-02-16 Coralie Creupelandt, Pierre Maurage, Fabien DˈHondt
The present literature review is aimed at offering a comprehensive and critical view of behavioral data collected during the past seventy years concerning visuoperception in severe alcohol use disorders (AUD). To pave the way for a renewal of research and clinical approaches in this very little understood field, this paper (1) provides a critical review of previous behavioral studies exploring visuoperceptive
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Gray Matter Atrophy in the Cortico-Striatal-Thalamic Network and Sensorimotor Network in Relapsing–Remitting and Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-02-13 Yuan Cao, Wei Diao, Fangfang Tian, Feifei Zhang, Laichang He, Xipeng Long, Fuqinq Zhou, Zhiyun Jia
Gray matter atrophy in multiple sclerosis (MS) is thought to be associated with disability and cognitive impairment, but previous studies have sometimes had discordant results, and the atrophy patterns of relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) and primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) remain to be clarified. We conducted a meta-analysis using anisotropic effect-size-based algorithms
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ADHD as a Potential Risk Factor in Poor Antiretroviral Adherence Rates in HIV: A Brief Narrative Review and Suggestions for Future Research Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-02-12 Leslie D. Rosenstein
This was a narrative review of the literature pertaining to antiretroviral adherence rates in patients with HIV, with a focus on ADHD as a potential risk for poor adherence. A connection is drawn between the cognitive symptoms of ADHD and risk factors for poor treatment adherence in HIV. Parallel associations between ADHD and poor treatment adherence in patients with diabetes are also discussed. Finally
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Decision-Making Competence in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease: A Review of the Literature Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-02-12 Fanny Gaubert, Hanna Chainay
Decision-making competence (DMC) appears to be influenced by the congruency between the characteristics of the individual, the task and the context. Indeed, the ability to make decisions seems to be highly sensitive to cognitive changes as observed, in particular, in the healthy elderly. Few studies have investigated these relations in pathological ageing. In this review, we focus on DMC in patients
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A Comprehensive Meta-analysis on Short-term and Working Memory Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-02-01 Ari Alex Ramos, Liana Machado
A previous meta-analysis demonstrated short-term memory (STM) and working memory (WM) dysfunction in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, considerable research on the topic that calls into question the extent of such impairments in PD has since been published. The aim of the present quantitative review was to provide the largest statistical overview on STM and WM dysfunction in Parkinson’s
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Cerebellar-Subcortical-Cortical Systems as Modulators of Cognitive Functions Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-01-29 Sarah V. Clark, Eric S. Semmel, Holly A. Aleksonis, Stephanie N. Steinberg, Tricia Z. King
Over the past few decades, research has established that the cerebellum is involved in executive functions; however, its specific role remains unclear. There are numerous theories of cerebellar function and numerous cognitive processes falling under the umbrella of executive function, making investigations of the cerebellum’s role in executive functioning challenging. In this review, we explored the
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Basal Ganglia and Thalamic Contributions to Language Function: Insights from A Parallel Distributed Processing Perspective Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-01-29 Stephen E. Nadeau
Cerebral representations are encoded as patterns of activity involving billions of neurons. Parallel distributed processing (PDP) across these neuronal populations provides the basis for a number of emergent properties: 1) processing occurs and knowledge (long term memories) is stored (as synaptic connection strengths) in exactly the same networks; 2) networks have the capacity for setting into stable
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Diagnostic Accuracy of the Advanced Clinical Solutions Word Choice Test as a Performance Validity Test Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-01-15 Matthew T. Bernstein, Zachary J. Resch, Gabriel P. Ovsiew, Jason R. Soble
Thorough assessment of performance validity has become an established standard of practice in neuropsychological assessment. While there has been a large focus on the development and cross-validation of embedded performance validity tests (PVTs) in recent years, new freestanding PVTs have also been developed, including the Word Choice Test (WCT) as part of the Advanced Clinical Solutions Effort System
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Victoria Symptom Validity Test: A Systematic Review and Cross-Validation Study Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-01-12 Zachary J. Resch, Troy A. Webber, Matthew T. Bernstein, Tasha Rhoads, Gabriel P. Ovsiew, Jason R. Soble
The Victoria Symptom Validity Test (VSVT) is a performance validity test (PVT) with over two decades of empirical backing, although methodological limitations within the extant literature restrict its clinical and research generalizability. Chief among these constraints includes limited consensus on the most accurate index within the VSVT and the most appropriate cut-scores within each VSVT validity
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Neuropsychological Assessment and Screening in Heart Failure: a Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-01-11 Eric J. Connors, Alexander O. Hauson, Brianna D. Barlet, Sharis Sarkissians, Nicholas P. Stelmach, Alyssa D. Walker, Natasha M. Nemanim, Kristina L. Greenwood, Nicholas J. Chesher, Scott C. Wollman, Kenneth E. Allen, Matthew G. Hall, Christopher Flora-Tostado
A variety of neuropsychological changes secondary to heart failure have been documented in the literature. However, what remains unclear are which neuropsychological abilities are the most impacted by heart failure and what tests have the sensitivity to measure that impact. Eight databases were searched for articles that examined the neuropsychological functioning of patients with heart failure. Some
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Cognitive Reserve, Alzheimer’s Neuropathology, and Risk of Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-01-08 Monica E. Nelson, Dylan J. Jester, Andrew J. Petkus, Ross Andel
Cognitive reserve (CR) may reduce the risk of dementia. We summarized the effect of CR on progression to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia in studies accounting for Alzheimer’s disease (AD)-related structural pathology and biomarkers. Literature search was conducted in Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, and PsycINFO. Relevant articles were longitudinal, in English, and investigating MCI or dementia
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The Effect of Childhood Traumatic Brain Injury on Verbal Fluency Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2021-01-04 Carly A. Cermak, Shannon E. Scratch, Lisa Kakonge, Deryk S. Beal
Verbal fluency is a neuropsychological measure commonly used to examine cognitive-linguistic performance as reported in pediatric TBI literature. We synthesized the scholarly literature of verbal fluency performance in pediatric TBI and estimated the effects of TBI according to: (i) type of verbal fluency task (phonemic or semantic), (ii) severity of TBI, and (iii) time post-injury. Meta-analysis revealed
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Correction to: Cultural Values Underlying Psychometric Cognitive Testing Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-12-15 Alfredo Ardila
The html version of this article unfortunately contained a mistake in the author group. The author’s name should be “Alfredo Ardila”, instead of “Alfredo Ardila1”.
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Post-Stroke Working Memory Dysfunction: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-11-24 Selma Lugtmeijer, Nikki A. Lammers, Edward H. F. de Haan, Frank-Erik de Leeuw, Roy P. C. Kessels
This review investigates the severity and nature of post-stroke working memory deficits with reference to the multi-component model of working memory. We conducted a systematic search in PubMed up to March 2019 with search terms for stroke and memory. Studies on adult stroke patients, that included a control group, and assessed working memory function, were selected. Effect sizes (Hedges’ g) were extracted
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Memory Impairments and Psychosis Prediction: A Scoping Review and Theoretical Overview Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-11-23 Rashina D. Seabury, Tyrone D. Cannon
Impairments in memory functions are among the most robust correlates of schizophrenia and of poor functional outcomes in individuals with psychotic disorders. Prospective, longitudinal studies are crucial to determining the meaning of these deficits in relation to mechanisms associated with the onset and course of these disorders. The objective of this review is to examine the literature concerning
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A Systematic Review of the Positive Valence System in Autism Spectrum Disorder Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-11-11 Jessica E. Tschida, Benjamin E. Yerys
This review synthesized current literature of behavioral and cognitive studies targeting reward processing in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The National Institute of Mental Health’s Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) Positive Valence System (PVS) domain was used as an overarching framework. The objectives were to determine which component operations of reward processing may be atypical in ASD and consequently
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Eye Tracking Studies Exploring Cognitive and Affective Processes among Alcohol Drinkers: a Systematic Review and Perspectives Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-10-25 Pierre Maurage, Zoé Bollen, Nicolas Masson, Fabien D’Hondt
Acute alcohol intoxication and alcohol use disorders are characterized by a wide range of psychological and cerebral impairments, which have been widely explored using neuropsychological and neuroscientific techniques. Eye tracking has recently emerged as an innovative tool to renew this exploration, as eye movements offer complementary information on the processes underlying perceptive, attentional
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Evaluation of Discriminative Detection Abilities of Social Cognition Measures for the Diagnosis of the Behavioral Variant of Frontotemporal Dementia: a Systematic Review Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-10-10 Alessandra Dodich, Chiara Crespi, Gaia C. Santi, Stefano F. Cappa, Chiara Cerami
The use of social tasks in the neuropsychological assessment of the behavioral variant of frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) is at present not required by diagnostic guidelines, despite extensive literature shows relevant social cognitive dysfunctions in such patients. In this systematic review, we explored the clinical maturity of social cognition measures in the diagnosis of bvFTD. Papers were selected
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Common Brain Structural Alterations Associated with Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors and Alzheimer’s Dementia: Future Directions and Implications Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-10-03 Melissa Lamar, Elizabeth A. Boots, Konstantinos Arfanakis, Lisa L. Barnes, Julie A. Schneider
Recent reports suggest declines in the age-specific risk of Alzheimer’s dementia in higher income Western countries. At the same time, investigators believe that worldwide trends of increasing mid-life modifiable risk factors [e.g., cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors] coupled with the growth of the world's oldest age groups may nonetheless lead to an increase in Alzheimer’s dementia. Thus, understanding
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The Effects of Non-invasive Brain Stimulation on Impulsivity in People with Mental Disorders: a Systematic Review and Explanatory Meta-Analysis Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-10-03 Cheng-Chang Yang, Laura Mauer, Birgit Völlm, Najat Khalifa
Impulsivity is a multi-faceted construct that underpins various mental health disorders. Impulsive behavior exacts a substantial health and economic burden, hence the importance of developing specific interventions to target impulsivity. Two forms of non-invasive brain stimulation, namely transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), have been
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A Systematic Review of the Application of Functional Near-InfraredSpectroscopy to the Study of Cerebral Hemodynamics in Healthy Aging. Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-09-22 Michael K Yeung,Agnes S Chan
Positron emission tomography (PET) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies have shown that healthy aging is associated with functional brain deterioration that preferentially affects the prefrontal cortex. This article reviews the application of an alternative method, functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), to the study of age-related changes in cerebral hemodynamics and factors
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Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Does Not Improve Working Memory in Schizophrenia: A Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-09-12 Nicole P Sloan,Linda K Byrne,Peter G Enticott,Jarrad A G Lum
Poor working memory functioning is commonly found in schizophrenia. A number of studies have now tested whether non-invasive brain stimulation can improve this aspect of cognitive functioning. This report used meta-analysis to synthesise the results of these studies to examine whether transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) or repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can improve working
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Procedural Learning in Individuals with Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Dementia: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-09-08 Liselotte De Wit,Michael Marsiske,Deirdre O'Shea,Roy P C Kessels,Andrea M Kurasz,Brittany DeFeis,Nancy Schaefer,Glenn E Smith
The notion that procedural learning and memory is spared in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has important implications for interventions aiming to build on intact cognitive functions. However, despite these clinical implications, there are mixed findings in the literature about whether or not procedural learning remains intact. This meta-analysis examines the standard mean difference of all published studies
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Is the Putative Mirror Neuron System Associated with Empathy? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-09-02 Soukayna Bekkali,George J Youssef,Peter H Donaldson,Natalia Albein-Urios,Christian Hyde,Peter G Enticott
Theoretical perspectives suggest that the mirror neuron system (MNS) is an important neurobiological contributor to empathy, yet empirical support is mixed. Here, we adopt a summary model for empathy, consisting of motor, emotional, and cognitive components of empathy. This review provides an overview of existing empirical studies investigating the relationship between putative MNS activity and empathy
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A Meta-Analysis of Semantic Memory in Mild Cognitive Impairment. Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-08-19 Sven Joubert,Ludovic Gardy,Mira Didic,Isabelle Rouleau,Emmanuel J Barbeau
Accumulating evidence over the past decade suggests that semantic deficits represent a consistent feature of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). A meta-analysis was performed to examine if semantic deficits are consistently found in patients with MCI. Studies meeting all inclusion criteria were selected for the current meta-analysis. An effect size and a weight were calculated for each study. A random
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A Systematic Review of ASL Perfusion MRI in Mild TBI. Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-08-18 Yang Wang,Hannah M Bartels,Lindsay D Nelson
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a major public health concern. Cerebrovascular alterations play a significant role in the evolution of injury sequelae and in the process of post-traumatic brain repair. Arterial spin labeling (ASL) is an advanced perfusion magnetic resonance imaging technique that permits noninvasive quantification of cerebral blood flow (CBF). This is the first systematic review
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Midline Thalamic Damage Associated with Alcohol-Use Disorders: Disruption of Distinct Thalamocortical Pathways and Function. Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-08-12 Lisa M Savage,Polliana T Nunes,Zachary H Gursky,Katrina A Milbocker,Anna Y Klintsova
The thalamus, a significant part of the diencephalon, is a symmetrical and bilateral central brain structure. The thalamus is subdivided into three major groups of nuclei based on their function: sensorimotor nuclei (or principal/relay nuclei), limbic nuclei and nuclei bridging these two domains. Anatomically, nuclei within the thalamus are described by their location, such as anterior, medial, lateral
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A Meta-Analysis of Neuropsychological Effort Test Performance in Psychotic Disorders. Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-08-07 Ivan Ruiz,Ian M Raugh,Lisa A Bartolomeo,Gregory P Strauss
Psychotic disorders are characterized by a generalized neurocognitive deficit (i.e., performance 1.5 SD below controls across neuropsychological domains with no specific profile of differential deficits). A motivational account of the generalized neurocognitive deficit has been proposed, which attributes poor neuropsychological testing performance to low effort. However, findings are inconsistent regarding
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Assessment of Executive Functions after Treatment of Childhood Acute Lymphoid Leukemia: a Systematic Review. Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-07-27 Priscilla Brandi Gomes Godoy,Natalia Maria Simionato,Claudia Berlim de Mello,Deborah Suchecki
Individuals treated for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) have a high survival rate. This fact, however, may lead to neurocognitive impairments in survivors, as shown in some studies. The prefrontal cortex and executive functions seem to be particularly vulnerable due to the late maturation in the development process. Executive impairments have been associated with poorer quality of life
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Attention and Communication Following TBI: Making the Connection through a Meta-Narrative Systematic Review. Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-07-25 Maegan VanSolkema,Clare McCann,Suzanne Barker-Collo,Allison Foster
Background and aim: Communication difficulties are one of the hallmark characteristics of adults following traumatic brain injury (TBI), a difficulty that incorporates multiple aspects of cognition and language. One aspect of cognition that impacts communication is attention. This review explores both attention and communication following moderate to severe TBI and aims to connect them through a narrative
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Neuropsychological Impact of Trauma-Related Mental Illnesses: A Systematic Review of Clinically Meaningful Results. Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-07-23 Kristen Silveira,Mauricio A Garcia-Barrera,Colette M Smart
A trauma history is present in approximately 90% of adults in the United States. Comparatively, lifetime post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) prevalence is only 8.3% (Kilpatrick et al. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 26, 537-547, 2013). A neuropsychological understanding of trauma is essential to effective trauma-informed assessments and treatments. Prior reviews have focused on PTSD, specific neuropsychological
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Reconsidering the RBANS Factor Structure: a Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analytic Factor Analysis. Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-07-20 William Goette
The primary aim was to perform a systematic literature review and extract data necessary for a meta-analytic factor analysis of the RBANS. Secondary aims were to examine the potential validity and utility of the resulting factor structure. Literature was identified through a review of PsycINFO, PubMed, MEDLINE, Academic Search Complete, Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection, CINAHL Complete,
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Prevalence of Depression or Depressive Symptoms in Patients with Narcolepsy: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-07-15 Xiao Li,Larry D Sanford,Qiang Zong,Ye Zhang,Lu Tan,Taomei Li,Rong Ren,Junying Zhou,Fang Han,Xiangdong Tang
A meta-analysis was conducted to review the prevalence and associated moderators of depression or depressive symptoms in patients with narcolepsy. An extensive search of the literature yielded 1104 articles and abstracts, of which 31 studies were included in the meta-analysis. Meta-analysis revealed that the overall pooled prevalence of depression or depressive symptoms in patients with narcolepsy
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The Developmental Trajectory of Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment in Breast Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Neuroimaging Studies. Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-06-30 Helena Sousa,Susana Almeida,João Bessa,M Graça Pereira
This systematic review explored the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the clinical time course of cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) in breast cancer patients through the review of longitudinal neuroimaging studies. Before chemotherapy, results reported no evidence for neuropsychological, structural (gray matter) and brain perfusion changes. However, functional brain alterations were evident
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The Use of Electroencephalography as an Informative Tool in Assisting Early Clinical Management after Sport-Related Concussion: a Systematic Review. Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-06-23 Laurie-Ann Corbin-Berrigan,Elizabeth Teel,Sophie-Andrée Vinet,Béatrice P De Koninck,Samuel Guay,Christelle Beaulieu,Louis De Beaumont
Sport-related concussion (SRC) is managed primarily through serial clinical evaluations throughout recovery. However, studies suggest that clinical measures may not be suitable to detect subtle alterations in functioning and are limited by numerous internal and external factors. Electroencephalography (EEG) has been used for over eight decades to discern altered function following illnesses and injuries
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The Effects of Cognitive Training on Brain Network Activity and Connectivity in Aging and Neurodegenerative Diseases: a Systematic Review. Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-06-12 Tim D van Balkom,Odile A van den Heuvel,Henk W Berendse,Ysbrand D van der Werf,Chris Vriend
Cognitive training (CT) is an increasingly popular, non-pharmacological intervention for improving cognitive functioning in neurodegenerative diseases and healthy aging. Although meta-analyses support the efficacy of CT in improving cognitive functioning, the neural mechanisms underlying the effects of CT are still unclear. We performed a systematic review of literature in the PubMed, Embase and PsycINFO
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Olfaction is a Marker of Severity but Not Diagnosis in Anorexia Nervosa: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-05-24 Yiling Mai,Xin Zhang,Zetian Li,Xiaohua Wu,Baoer Zeng,Yuan Fang,Laiquan Zou,Jiubo Zhao,Thomas Hummel
Researchers have examined if olfaction is a sensitive biomarker of anorexia nervosa, but considerable heterogeneity across studies makes it difficult to reach a consensus. This review and meta-analysis sought to clarify if olfaction is altered in individuals with anorexia nervosa and explore potential moderators of olfaction in this population. We performed quantitative and qualitative analyses of
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Split-Brain: What We Know Now and Why This is Important for Understanding Consciousness. Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-05-12 Edward H F de Haan,Paul M Corballis,Steven A Hillyard,Carlo A Marzi,Anil Seth,Victor A F Lamme,Lukas Volz,Mara Fabri,Elizabeth Schechter,Tim Bayne,Michael Corballis,Yair Pinto
Recently, the discussion regarding the consequences of cutting the corpus callosum (“split-brain”) has regained momentum (Corballis, Corballis, Berlucchi, & Marzi, Brain, 141(6), e46, 2018; Pinto et al., Brain, 140(5), 1231–1237, 2017a; Pinto, Lamme, & de Haan, Brain, 140(11), e68, 2017; Volz & Gazzaniga, Brain, 140(7), 2051–2060, 2017; Volz, Hillyard, Miller, & Gazzaniga, Brain, 141(3), e15, 2018)
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Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms that Predict Cognitive Decline or Impairment in Cognitively Normal Middle-Aged or Older Adults: a Meta-Analysis. Neuropsychol. Rev. (IF 4.84) Pub Date : 2020-05-11 Carol Hudon,Frédérique Escudier,Jessie De Roy,Jordie Croteau,Nathan Cross,Thien Thanh Dang-Vu,Hervé Tchala Vignon Zomahoun,Sébastien Grenier,Jean-François Gagnon,Andréanne Parent,Marie-Andrée Bruneau,Sylvie Belleville,
Epidemiological studies have revealed that behavioral and psychological (or non-cognitive) symptoms are risk factors for cognitive decline in older adults. This study aimed to systematically review the literature and determine which behavioral and psychological symptoms are most predictive of future cognitive decline among individuals with no pre-existing cognitive impairments. The selected studies
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