"Neuropsychology for You": "Neuropsychology for You" Tools to Prom

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Contributors

  • Liesa Weiler-Wicht - , Medical University of Vienna (Author)
  • Verena Fohn-Erhol - , Medical University of Vienna (Author)
  • Alina Kollmann - , Medical University of Vienna, Kepler University Hospital (Author)
  • Jonathan Fries - , University of Vienna (Author)
  • Carina Schneider - , Medical University of Vienna (Author)
  • Angelika Elisabeth Holzer - , Medical University of Vienna, Health Center Mariahilf (Author)
  • Beate Schreiber-Gollwitze - , Hospital Dritter Orden gGmbH (Author)
  • Peggy Lüttich - , University Hospital Heidelberg (Author)
  • Henning Ross - , Rehabilitation Clinic Katharinenhöhe (Author)
  • Thomas Pletschko - , Medical University of Vienna (Author)
  • Rita Hansl - , Medical University of Vienna (Author)
  • Maximilian Hopfgartner - , Medical University of Vienna (Author)
  • Kerstin Krottendorfer - , Medical University of Vienna (Author)
  • Ulrike Leiss - , Medical University of Vienna (Author)

Abstract

"My Logbook"is a method to translate evidence-based guidelines for psychosocial care in pediatric neurooncology into practice. One part of "My Logbook"is the standardized instrument "Neuropsychology for You,"developed by an interdisciplinary expert team. It consists of two booklets that include creative and challenging methods to support the implementation of basic standards into practice. The booklet "1, 2, 3 - All About Neuropsychology"focuses on neuropsychological therapy, while "Look Carefully - Psychosocial Assessment"addresses psychosocial assessment. Both booklets explain the topics in a patient-oriented and age-appropriate way and motivate patients to actively participate in two sessions each (psychoeducational, work and exercise, and reflection). The evaluation of the booklets showed a positive association between neuropsychological assessment and therapy. Furthermore, the patients' positive emotions and the subjective level of information increased. Therefore, "Neuropsychology for You"is a promising tool for the practical and low-threshold implementation of neuropsychological assessment and therapy into clinical practice.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)155-167
Number of pages13
JournalZeitschrift fur Neuropsychologie
Volume34
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2023
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

Sustainable Development Goals

Keywords

  • neuropsychological assessment, neuropsychological therapy, pediatric oncology, pediatric psychology, psychoeducation, quality assurance