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Prospective memory impairment in neurological disorders: implications and management
1School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia. julie.henry@uq.edu.au.
Nature Reviews. Neurology
|March 9, 2021
Summary
Prospective memory, crucial for daily independence, often declines in neurological conditions like Parkinson disease and dementia. This review covers deficits, assessment tools, and rehabilitation strategies for future intention memory.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Cognitive Psychology
- Clinical Neurology
Background:
- Prospective memory (PM) is essential for independent daily functioning, involving memory for future intentions.
- Deficits in PM are prevalent in neurological disorders such as Parkinson disease and dementia, worsening with disease progression.
- Clinical assessment of PM is critical due to its impact on daily life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of prospective memory deficits, including their manifestations and neural underpinnings.
- To identify and discuss validated measures for clinical assessment of PM, focusing on sensitivity and psychometric properties.
- To review rehabilitation approaches for prospective memory impairments and present guiding algorithms for evaluation and treatment.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of prospective memory research.
- Identification and critical appraisal of validated clinical assessment tools for PM.
- Synthesis of current knowledge on PM rehabilitation strategies.
Main Results:
- Prospective memory deficits are common in neurological disorders and impact daily functioning.
- Various validated measures exist for assessing PM, with varying clinical utility.
- Rehabilitation strategies can address different types of PM impairments.
Conclusions:
- Accurate assessment and targeted rehabilitation are vital for managing prospective memory deficits.
- Algorithms can guide clinical decision-making in the evaluation and treatment of PM impairments.
- Understanding the neural bases of PM deficits informs clinical practice and therapeutic interventions.
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