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Parkinson's Disease
Cognitive-Communication Treatment

General Findings

 


 

External Scientific Evidence

  

Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines

No evidence-based practice guidelines were found. 
 
 
 
 
 

Evidence-Based Systematic Reviews

No evidence-based systematic reviews were found. 
 
 
 

Clinical Expertise/Expert Opinion

 
Consensus Guidelines  
No consensus guidelines were found. 
 
 
 

Client/Patient/Caregiver Perspectives

 
Feasibility and Acceptance of a Nonpharmacological Cognitive Remediation Intervention for Patients with Parkinson Disease
Mohlman, J., Chazin, D., et al. (2011).
Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry & Neurology, 24(2), 91-97
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Added: March 2012
Description
This study examines the acceptance of cognitive training for improving executive skills in 16 individuals with Parkinson's disease. 
 
Conclusions
Individuals with Parkinson's disease indicated a high degree of acceptance of Attention Process Training Program (APT-II), a cognitive training aimed at improving sustained, selective, alternating and divided attention. Ratings were based on fatigue, effort, progress and enjoyment.
 
 
 
 

 
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