scholarly journals A Systematic Review of Neuropsychological Tests for the Assessment of Dementia in Non-Western, Low-Educated or Illiterate Populations

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 331-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanne Franzen ◽  
Esther van den Berg ◽  
Miriam Goudsmit ◽  
Caroline K. Jurgens ◽  
Lotte van de Wiel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Executive Functioning ◽  
Neuropsychological Tests ◽  
Cognitive Domains ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Adaptation Procedure ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Low Educated ◽  
Culture Education

AbstractObjective:Neuropsychological tests are important instruments to determine a cognitive profile, giving insight into the etiology of dementia; however, these tests cannot readily be used in culturally diverse, low-educated populations, due to their dependence upon (Western) culture, education, and literacy. In this review we aim to give an overview of studies investigating domain-specific cognitive tests used to assess dementia in non-Western, low-educated populations. The second aim was to examine the quality of these studies and of the adaptations for culturally, linguistically, and educationally diverse populations.Method:A systematic review was performed using six databases, without restrictions on the year or language of publication.Results:Forty-four studies were included, stemming mainly from Brazil, Hong Kong, Korea, and considering Hispanics/Latinos residing in the USA. Most studies focused on Alzheimer’s disease (n = 17) or unspecified dementia (n = 16). Memory (n = 18) was studied most often, using 14 different tests. The traditional Western tests in the domains of attention (n = 8) and construction (n = 15), were unsuitable for low-educated patients. There was little variety in instruments measuring executive functioning (two tests, n = 13), and language (n = 12, of which 10 were naming tests). Many studies did not report a thorough adaptation procedure (n = 39) or blinding procedures (n = 29).Conclusions:Various formats of memory tests seem suitable for low-educated, non-Western populations. Promising tasks in other cognitive domains are the Stick Design Test, Five Digit Test, and verbal fluency test. Further research is needed regarding cross-cultural instruments measuring executive functioning and language in low-educated people.

scholarly journals Relationship between cognition and frailty in elderly: A systematic review

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allan Gustavo Brigola ◽  
Estefani Serafim Rossetti ◽  
Bruna Rodrigues dos Santos ◽  
Anita Liberalesso Neri ◽  
Marisa Silvana Zazzetta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Search Strategy ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cognitive Domains ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Relationship

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between cognition and frailty in the elderly. METHODS: A systematic review on the currently existing literature concerning the subject was carried out. The search strategy included LILACS, SCOPUS, SciELO, PsycINFO, PubMed and Web of Science databases. RESULTS: A total of 19 studies were selected for review, from which 10 (52.6%) were cross-sectional and 9 (47.4%) longitudinal, and the majority Brazilian. All of the studies established a link between cognition and frailty. There was a relationship between components of frailty and the cognitive domains. Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), dementia and mortality were all evidenced in the relationship between frailty and cognitive impairment. CONCLUSION: The theory remains limited, but results show the variables that appear to be linked to cognition and frailty in elderly. This data can help in implementing actions to improve the quality of life among elderly.

scholarly journals Depression, social support, executive functioning, functionality, and quality of life in institutionalized elderly people

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 288-302
Author(s):  
Anabela Ribeiro ◽  
Beatriz Rosa ◽  
Jorge Oliveira ◽  
Paulo Lopes
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Executive Functioning ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Cognitive Flexibility ◽  
Neuropsychological Tests ◽  
Daily Living

Aim Our aim was to study the executive functioning, functionality, and quality of life of institutionalized old aged persons and to determine the potential roles of self-reported depression and satisfaction with social support on these domains. Method The sample comprised 36 volunteers (13 males and 23 females) aged between 71 and 94 years. The measures used consisted of well-established battery of neuropsychological tests. A comparative study was performed. Results Participants with depressive symptoms shown impaired executive functioning. Cognitive flexibility, functionality in instrumental activities of daily living, and quality of life are more affected in participants with higher levels of depression that also report higher levels of satisfaction with social support. Conclusion This result is intriguing and may highlight the relevance of considering not only depression, but also factors related to social isolation and loneliness in the explanation of cognitive performance, functionality, and quality of life.

scholarly journals ​Bereavement support effectiveness for parents of infants and children: a systematic review

2019 ◽  
pp. bmjspcare-2019-001823 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tom Ainscough ◽  
Lorna Fraser ◽  
Joanna Taylor ◽  
Bryony Beresford ◽  
Alison Booth
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Bereavement Support ◽  
Neonatal Deaths ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Study Methodology ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
And Control

ObjectivesThis systematic review aims to assess the effectiveness of bereavement support interventions (BSIs) for parents of an infant or a child who has died from a medical condition or in unforeseen circumstances.MethodsA systematic search of MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Embase and CINAHL (1980 to January 2018) was performed to identify studies investigating BSIs for the parents of children who died between the ages of 24 weeks gestation and 30 years. Due to significant clinical and methodological heterogeneity between studies, a narrative synthesis was performed.ResultsThe database searches returned 24 550 records, with a further 6 identified through other sources. Of these, eight studies, reported in nine papers, met the inclusion criteria. Most studies were conducted in the USA (n=5) and in perinatal/neonatal deaths (n=6). Five of the included studies were randomised controlled trials and three were non-randomised comparative studies. Interventions were delivered to groups, individuals or families. Outcomes of interest were grief, mental health, physical health and ‘others’. There were major concerns over the quality of study methods and reporting. Only three of the nine studies reported a significant difference between experimental and control arm participants in any outcomes, despite a total of 23 outcomes being measured.ConclusionsPoor methodology and reporting of the few studies which have assessed BSIs for parents limit any conclusions on their effectiveness. Agreement on core outcomes and more robust study methodology are required in this neglected area of research.

Quality of control groups in randomised trials of multiple myeloma enrolling in the USA: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. e299-e304
Author(s):  
Ghulam Rehman Mohyuddin ◽  
Kelly Koehn ◽  
Douglas Sborov ◽  
Brian McClune ◽  
Al-Ola Abdallah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Randomised Trials ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Quality Of Control ◽  
The Usa

scholarly journals Sequelae and interventions in neuropsychological rehabilitation of stroke victims: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Carolina Soares Marinho ◽  
Elen de Souza Rangel ◽  
Fernando Tenório Gameleira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
English Language ◽  
Causes Of Death ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation ◽  
Cognitive Domains ◽  
Global And Local

Background: Stroke is one of the main causes of death and disability. It leaves sequels in the capacity for attention, language, memory, spatial, behavioral vision, and in all other cognitive domains. Therefore, it is essential to optimize neuropsychological rehabilitation in patients with stroke. The earlier the interventions, the greater the chances of adapting and minimizing the acquired sequelae. Objectives: We aim to map and review publications on neuropsychological rehabilitation in stroke patients. We also seek to identify the sequelae described in the literature in this regard, as well as the types of interventions made. Methods: This is a systematic review of the literature, carried out using the PubMed and Capes platforms. We use the descriptors “stroke” and “neuropsychology”. The filters were: descriptors in the title and / or summary in the last 5 years (PubMed) and 1 in the last year (Capes). Results: We found 28 articles of which 10 were disregarded, as they did not fit the established criteria. Conclusions: There was an absence of representativeness outside the English language, which undermines the global and local understanding of the topic. In addition, there is a need to adapt the instruments used in neuropsychological rehabilitation considering the needs of stroke victims, encompassing the various existing factors, in order to promote the patient’s better quality of life. Finally, it must be taken into account that the sequelae must be worked on also thinking about their neural associations and other domains.

scholarly journals Cognitive functioning in patients with classical galactosemia: a systematic review

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Merel E. Hermans ◽  
Mendy M. Welsink-Karssies ◽  
Annet M. Bosch ◽  
Kim J. Oostrom ◽  
Gert J. Geurtsen
Keyword(s):  
Information Processing ◽  
Social Cognition ◽  
Executive Functioning ◽  
Processing Speed ◽  
Cognitive Impairments ◽  
Information Processing Speed ◽  
Classical Galactosemia ◽  
Cognitive Domains ◽  
Attention Memory

Abstract Background Patients with the metabolic disorder classical galactosemia suffer from long-term complications despite a galactose-restricted diet, including a below average intelligence level. The aim of the current review was to investigate the incidence and profile of cognitive impairments in patients with classical galactosemia. Method MEDLINE, EMBASE and PsychINFO were searched up to 23 October 2018 for studies examining information processing speed, attention, memory, language, visuospatial functioning, executive functioning and social cognition in patients with confirmed classical galactosemia utilizing standardized neuropsychological tests. Data synthesis followed a narrative approach, since the planned meta-analysis was not possible due to large variability between the neuropsychological assessments. Results Eleven studies were included, including case-studies. The quality of most studies was moderate to low. As a group, patients with classical galactosemia exhibit below average to low scores on all cognitive domains. A large proportion of the patients perform on an impaired level on attention, memory and vocabulary. Evidence for impairments in information processing speed, language, visuospatial functioning and aspects of executive functioning was limited due to the small number of studies investigating these cognitive functions. Social cognition was not examined at all. Conclusions Given the moderate to low quality of the included studies and the limited evidence in many cognitive domains, the incidence of cognitive impairment in patients with classical galactosemia is not yet clear. Both clinicians and researchers encountering patients with classical galactosemia need to be aware of possible cognitive impairments. Future well-designed studies are needed to determine the cognitive profile of classical galactosemia. This can be the basis for the development of intervention strategies.

scholarly journals Family factors related to executive functioning in children with ADHD: a systematic review protocol

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martyna Reder ◽  
Małgorzata Lipowska ◽  
Bernadetta Izydorczyk ◽  
Katarzyna Sitnik-Warchulska
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Executive Functioning ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Neurodevelopmental Disorder ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Methodological Rigor ◽  
The Family ◽  
Review Protocol

Abstract BackgroundAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder diagnosed among children and adolescents. The axial symptom is a deficit in cognitive functioning, including executive functioning. Some studies have shown that the quality of executive functioning in children and adolescents with ADHD is modified by some characteristics of the family environment.MethodsThe authors plan to conduct a systematic review in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Searches will be carried out in electronic databases (PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, and PubMed) and in the bibliography of identified publications. Relevant studies will be selected by using keywords and taking into account the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The analysis will be performed using a specially design data spreadsheet. These activities will be carried out under appropriate methodological rigor to minimize the risk of bias.DiscussionConducting a systematic review will provide an opportunity to describe the current research on the topic. This action will allow us to summarize the knowledge from the published results. Possible gaps will be identified, and future directions for research projects in this field will be proposed.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO CRD42021246496

scholarly journals Calidad de Vida: a systematic review of quality of life in Latino cancer survivors in the USA

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (10) ◽  
pp. 2615-2630
Author(s):  
Cleo A. Samuel ◽  
Olive M. Mbah ◽  
Wendi Elkins ◽  
Laura C. Pinheiro ◽  
Mary Anne Szymeczek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
The Usa

Characteristics of the Frequency-Following Response to Speech in Neonates and Potential Applicability in Clinical Practice: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (5) ◽  
pp. 1618-1635
Author(s):  
Céline Richard ◽  
Mary Lauren Neel ◽  
Arnaud Jeanvoine ◽  
Sharon Mc Connell ◽  
Alison Gehred ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes ◽  
Frequency Following Response ◽  
Ovid Medline ◽  
Published Evidence ◽  
Mesh Terms ◽  
Potential Applicability ◽  
Clinical Potential

Purpose We sought to critically analyze and evaluate published evidence regarding feasibility and clinical potential for predicting neurodevelopmental outcomes of the frequency-following responses (FFRs) to speech recordings in neonates (birth to 28 days). Method A systematic search of MeSH terms in the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied HealthLiterature, Embase, Google Scholar, Ovid Medline (R) and E-Pub Ahead of Print, In-Process & Other Non-Indexed Citations and Daily, Web of Science, SCOPUS, COCHRANE Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov was performed. Manual review of all items identified in the search was performed by two independent reviewers. Articles were evaluated based on the level of methodological quality and evidence according to the RTI item bank. Results Seven articles met inclusion criteria. None of the included studies reported neurodevelopmental outcomes past 3 months of age. Quality of the evidence ranged from moderate to high. Protocol variations were frequent. Conclusions Based on this systematic review, the FFR to speech can capture both temporal and spectral acoustic features in neonates. It can accurately be recorded in a fast and easy manner at the infant's bedside. However, at this time, further studies are needed to identify and validate which FFR features could be incorporated as an addition to standard evaluation of infant sound processing evaluation in subcortico-cortical networks. This review identifies the need for further research focused on identifying specific features of the neonatal FFRs, those with predictive value for early childhood outcomes to help guide targeted early speech and hearing interventions.

Psychological and Cognitive Aspects of Borderline Intellectual Functioning

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 159-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bastianina Contena ◽  
Stefano Taddei
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Intellectual Functioning ◽  
Clinical Impact ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Borderline Intellectual Functioning ◽  
General Quality ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Over Time

Abstract. Borderline Intellectual Functioning (BIF) refers to a global IQ ranging from 71 to 84, and it represents a condition of clinical attention for its association with other disorders and its influence on the outcomes of treatments and, in general, quality of life and adaptation. Furthermore, its definition has changed over time causing a relevant clinical impact. For this reason, a systematic review of the literature on this topic can promote an understanding of what has been studied, and can differentiate what is currently attributable to BIF from that which cannot be associated with this kind of intellectual functioning. Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria, we have conducted a review of the literature about BIF. The results suggest that this condition is still associated with mental retardation, and only a few studies have focused specifically on this condition.

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