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Do memory aids help everyday memory? A controlled trial of a Memory Aids Service
Bonnie-Kate Dewar1, Narinder Kapur2, Michael Kopelman1
1a Academic Neuropsychiatry, Psychological Medicine CAG, Kings College London (Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience) , London , UK.
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
|June 9, 2016
Summary
Training in compensatory memory aids improved daily memory functioning for individuals with non-progressive neurological conditions. This memory rehabilitation strategy showed benefits in a Memory Aids Service setting.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Cognitive Psychology
Background:
- Compensatory memory aids are crucial in memory rehabilitation.
- Limited controlled trials exist on training the use of these aids.
- Everyday memory functioning is a key outcome in neurological conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effects of systematic training in compensatory memory aids.
- To assess the impact on everyday memory functioning within a Memory Aids Service.
- To compare treatment participants with waiting list controls.
Main Methods:
- Controlled clinical trial design.
- Participants with progressive and non-progressive neurological conditions.
- Three training sessions over six weeks, with follow-up at 12 weeks.
- Outcome measures included goal attainment diary, neuropsychological tests, and psychosocial questionnaires.
Main Results:
- Significant treatment effect on goal attainment diary at 12-week follow-up.
- Training was effective for non-progressive conditions, but not progressive ones (post-hoc analysis).
Conclusions:
- A Memory Aids Service is beneficial for patients with non-progressive neurological conditions.
- Further research is needed to optimize memory aid application for progressive neurological disorders.
