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Preparing neuropsychologists for the future: The need for additional training guidelines.

B Johnstone1, J E Farmer

  • 1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Columbia, 65212, USA. Brick.Johnstone@PMR.Missouri.edu

Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology : the Official Journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

New neuropsychology training guidelines are proposed to address functional outcomes and rehabilitation needs. This enhances diagnostic accuracy and prepares specialists for diverse patient requirements in managed care settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuropsychology
  • Rehabilitation Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology Training

Background:

  • Current neuropsychology training guidelines (Division 40) inadequately address functional and rehabilitation aspects.
  • Advances in neuroradiology and increasing demand for functional evaluations necessitate updated training.
  • Emerging psychological specialties and economic factors further highlight the need for revised guidelines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose new training guidelines for neuropsychology that incorporate a focus on Functional Outcomes.
  • To identify specific content areas for improved competency in neuropsychological practice.
  • To address limitations in current Division 40 training guidelines compared to Rehabilitation Psychology (Division 22).

Main Methods:

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  • Analysis of existing neuropsychology training guidelines (Division 40).
  • Comparison with recent training guidelines for Rehabilitation Psychology (Division 22).
  • Proposal for incorporating a new content area: Functional Outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Current guidelines lack sufficient emphasis on rehabilitation and functional issues.
    • A new training domain, Functional Outcomes, is proposed for neuropsychological training.
    • Specific training suggestions include disability issues, ecological validity, vocational evaluation, and resources for individuals with disabilities.

    Conclusions:

    • Updated neuropsychology training guidelines are essential to meet contemporary clinical and economic demands.
    • Incorporating Functional Outcomes into training will enhance the ecological validity and practical application of neuropsychological evaluations.
    • Enhanced training will better equip neuropsychologists to address the needs of individuals with disabilities and navigate managed care environments.