Cognitive Rehabilitation for Executive Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease: Application and Current Directions
Parkinson's Disease
Calleo, J., Burrows, C., et al. (2012).
Parkinson's Disease, 2012, 6 pages.
This review investigates the effect of cognitive rehabilitation interventions on a variety of outcomes (e.g., executive function, attention, visuospatial skills) in individuals with Parkinson's disease.
Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center Parkinson's Disease Research and Education Clinical Center (PADRECC); Health Services Research and Development Center of Excellence; Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence; National Institutes of Health
Up to July 2011
Original studies with pre- and post-intervention assessments (not further specified)
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<div>Executive functioning interventions resulted in improved executive functioning, attention and visuospatial abilities for adults with Parkinson's disease (4 studies). Although limited by the small sample size and number of studies, the authors conclude that the effectiveness of cognitive training for short-term improvements is promising.</div>
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<div>Further research is warranted to determine the impact of cognitive rehabilitation on long-term outcomes as well as to examine the patients and intervention characteristics in order to predict success in treatment.</div>
