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Oncology
Sophie D. van der Linden, Geert-Jan M. Rutten, Linda Dirven, Martin J. B. Taphoorn, Djaina D. Satoer, Clemens M. F. Dirven, Margriet M. Sitskoorn, Karin Gehring
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a tablet-based cognitive rehabilitation program for brain tumor patients, showing no significant effects but good adherence and satisfaction with the eHealth program. Recruitment difficulties and limited statistical power were identified as challenges of the study.
JOURNAL OF NEURO-ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Sara Bernini, Elena Ballante, Federico Fassio, Silvia Panzarasa, Silvana Quaglini, Chiara Riccietti, Alfredo Costa, Stefano F. Cappa, Cristina Tassorelli, Tomaso Vecchi, Sara Bottiroli
Summary: The study aimed to identify factors influencing preference for either cognitive telerehabilitation (TR) or in-person cognitive training (CT) programs in older adults with risk of dementia or early cognitive impairment. The results suggest that socio-demographic characteristics and lifestyle habits play a significant role in influencing treatment preferences.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Eric J. Lehrer, Brianna M. Jones, Kunal K. Sindhu, Daniel R. Dickstein, Mira Cohen, Stanislav Lazarev, Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, Sheryl Green, Daniel M. Trifiletti
Summary: Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are commonly used in the treatment of brain metastases. However, their use in primary brain tumors is still controversial. Meningiomas respond well to treatment, but higher grade meningiomas are resistant. Glioblastoma has a poor prognosis, but preoperative SRS may enhance the immune response to ICIs.
Article
Neurosciences
Silvia Schiavolin, Arianna Mariniello, Morgan Broggi, Francesco Acerbi, Marco Schiariti, Angelo Franzini, Francesco Di Meco, Paolo Ferroli, Matilde Leonardi
Summary: The study found that patients returning to work after brain tumor surgery were mainly those with meningioma and glioma, who reported lower postoperative disability and shorter home-to-work travel time. Additionally, patients with better preoperative and postoperative attention and executive functions were more likely to return to work.
FRONTIERS IN HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sara Bernini, Silvia Panzarasa, Silvana Quaglini, Alfredo Costa, Marta Picascia, Stefano F. F. Cappa, Chiara Cerami, Cristina Tassorelli, Tomaso Vecchi, Sara Bottiroli
Summary: The present study aimed to assess the usability and user experience of HomeCoRe system in individuals at risk of dementia and their family members, and to evaluate the association between technological skills and main outcome measures. The results showed satisfactory usability and user experience of HomeCoRe, which were independent of technological skills.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Maria Grazia Maggio, Daniela De Bartolo, Rocco Salvatore Calabro, Irene Ciancarelli, Antonio Cerasa, Paolo Tonin, Fulvia Di Iulio, Stefano Paolucci, Gabriella Antonucci, Giovanni Morone, Marco Iosa
Summary: This article reviews the available software and devices for computerized cognitive training and rehabilitation interventions, as well as their feasibility and efficacy in both hospital and home settings. The study demonstrates that technology-based devices can be potential and valuable tools for remote cognitive rehabilitation.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Justina Narbutaitiene, Anita Bjoerklund Carlstedt, Caroline Fischl
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the experiences and significance of digital technology in the daily lives of stroke survivors. Using a phenomenological study design, the researchers collected rich and in-depth understanding of stroke survivors' experiences and the meaning of digital technology in their daily lives, as well as their perspectives on the use of digital technology in stroke-related telerehabilitation services. The findings revealed that participants' different experiences influenced their perceived meaning of digital technology in daily life and their interest in participating in telerehabilitation services.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION-ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Olivia Owen, Veronica O'Carroll
Summary: Cardiac telerehabilitation delivers similar effectiveness to centre-based programmes. Phones are the most commonly used technology, with most studies using a combination of personal computers and self-monitoring equipment. Phase III telerehabilitation programmes are more effective than centre-based CR for increasing physical activity and functional capacity.
JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Berkan Torpil, Emel Pekcetin, Serkan Pekcetin
Summary: Although different cognitive rehabilitation (CR) approaches have been developed for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a standard method has not been determined for interventions, especially with the telerehabilitation (TR) method, which is one of the alternative solutions to the problems of accessing rehabilitation services. The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of face-to-face and TR methods in CR intervention for older adults with amnestic-MCI. Results showed that a 12-week CR program had positive effects on cognitive functions in the older adults with amnestic MCI, and both TR and face-to-face methods can be used in CR interventions. The TR method may have advantages in terms of time and accessibility.
JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Federica Rossetto, Sara Isernia, Olivia Realdon, Francesca Borgnis, Valeria Blasi, Chiara Pagliari, Monia Cabinio, Margherita Alberoni, Fabrizia Mantovani, Mario Clerici, Francesca Baglio
Summary: This study evaluated a new model of rehabilitation for people with cognitive disabilities, using asynchronous telerehabilitation. The results showed that the asynchronous telerehabilitation model can meet the needs of a broad population and has positive effects on cognitive and behavioral abilities.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Su-Hang Xie, Qian Wang, Li-Qiong Wang, Lin Wang, Kang-Ping Song, Cheng-Qi He
Summary: The systematic review and meta-analysis found that internet-based rehabilitation programs can significantly alleviate pain in patients with knee OA but have no significant improvement on physical function. Further large-scale studies are needed to promote the effectiveness of internet-based rehabilitation and develop personalized design.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Delphine Van Laethem, Frederik Van de Steen, Daphne Kos, Maarten Naeyaert, Peter Van Schuerbeek, Miguel D'Haeseleer, Marie B. D'Hooghe, Jeroen Van Schependom, Guy Nagels
Summary: This is a randomized controlled clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a combined cognitive-motor telerehabilitation program in improving working memory in multiple sclerosis patients. The study hypothesizes that the group receiving the combined program will show a significantly higher improvement in digit span backwards compared to the groups receiving only cognitive or motor training after 12 weeks of treatment.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Fabio Campanella, Giorgio Arcara, Cristiano Crescentini, Franco Fabbro, Miran Skrap
Summary: The study found that premorbid IQ was the best predictor of pre-operatory language integrity, surpassing all clinical variables considered, and moderating the effects of lesion volume. In addition, patients with lower pre-operatory language integrity and low-to-moderately aggressive tumors showed a mitigating effect of current IQ on surgery consequences. The results suggest that different cognitive reserve proxies play a role in moderating cognitive decline following brain tumors and surgery.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Elke Butterbrod, Margriet Sitskoorn, Marjan Bakker, Bernadette Jakobs, Ruth Fleischeuer, Janine Roijers, Geert-Jan Rutten, Karin Gehring
Summary: This study found no significant differences in pretreatment cognitive performance or cognitive decline within 1 year after surgery between APOE epsilon 4 carriers and non-carriers with meningioma and glioma. Larger samples with longer-term follow-up are recommended for further investigation of potential late treatment effects.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Willeke M. Kitselaar, Helma M. de Morree, Marjan W. Trompenaars, Margriet M. Sitskoorn, Geert-Jan Rutten, Marjan Willem J. Kop
Summary: This study examines the role of autonomic nervous system dysregulation and objective sleep characteristics in fatigue among post-surgical patients. The results suggest that multiple nocturnal awakenings may result in mental fatigue and longer sleep time may reflect compensatory sleep patterns and be associated with physical fatigue. Future intervention studies addressing sleep quality may be beneficial in treating fatigue in patients following neurosurgery for tumor resection.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH
(2022)