Interventions for alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD): Do specific approaches restrict the evolution of comprehensive patient care?

Horton, Lindsay; Duffy, Timothy; Martin, Colin R.

doi:10.3109/09687637.2014.924481

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“…The view that KS is a static condition that does not permit further recovery is a commonly held one (Smith and Hilman 1999 ). Fortunately, the number of papers that disregard this idea is growing and there is nowadays accumulating evidence that rehabilitation of memory is possible for KS (Svanberg and Evans 2013 ; Horton et al 2014 ). In the recent years numerous case-studies and group-studies have been performed to investigate memory rehabilitation in KS.…”

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“…In the literature, it is debated, both from a clinical and experimental perspective, whether procedural memory is fully spared or weakened (Hayes et al 2012 ). From a clinical perspective, residual procedural learning would be relevant to the memory rehabilitation of individuals with KS, since this would indicate that patients with severe amnesia still can learn and rehabilitate in specific instances, and as such it might reduce their functional disability (Svanberg and Evans 2013 ; Horton et al 2014 ). In the first part of the present review we detail the available evidence on motoric and cognitive procedural learning and memory in KS.…”

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Procedural Learning and Memory Rehabilitation in Korsakoff’s Syndrome - a Review of the Literature

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Korsakoff’s syndrome (KS) is a chronic neuropsychiatric disorder caused by alcohol abuse and thiamine deficiency. Patients with KS show restricted autonomy due to their severe declarative amnesia and executive disorders. Recently, it has been suggested that procedural learning and memory are relatively preserved in KS and can effectively support autonomy in KS. In the present review we describe the available evidence on procedural learning and memory in KS and highlight advances in memory rehabilitation that have been demonstrated to support procedural memory. The specific purpose of this review was to increase insights in the available tools for successful memory rehabilitation and give suggestions how to apply these tools in clinical practice to increase procedural learning in KS. Current evidence suggests that when memory rehabilitation is adjusted to the specific needs of KS patients, this will increase their ability to learn procedures and their typically compromised autonomy gets enhanced.

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Section: Rehabilitation Of Procedural Memory In Korsakoff’s Syndromementioning

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Procedural Learning and Memory Rehabilitation in Korsakoff’s Syndrome - a Review of the Literature

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“…In this context, despite the potential indirect effects of cognitive impairment in treatment outcome (Bates et al, 2002(Bates et al, , 2006Manning et al, 2017), ARCI is still underdiagnosed (Hayes et al, 2016;Horton, Duffy, & Martin, 2014;Soler González et al, 2014), under-recognised (Sachdeva et al, 2016) and undertreated (Barrio et al, 2016;Horton et al, 2015;Manning et al, 2017).…”

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“…Two previous studies systematically reviewed the available treatments for ARCI (Horton et al, 2014; Svanberg & Evans, 2013). Differently to these two previous reviews in which many of the studies were included independently of the evidence level and the vast majority were case reports or case series, the present review is aimed at the analyses of longitudinal studies that include a control group.…”

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A systematic review of treatments for alcohol-related cognitive impairment: lessons from the past and gaps for future interventions

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Alcohol-related cognitive impairment (ARCI) is highly prevalent among patients with alcohol dependence. Although it negatively influences treatment outcome, this condition is underdiagnosed and undertreated. The aim of this systematic review is to investigate the existing evidence regarding both cognitive and pharmacological interventions for ARCI. We systematically reviewed PubMed, Scopus and Science direct databases up to May 2019 and followed the PRISMA guidelines. The quality of the studies was assessed using the Jadad Scale. Twenty-six studies were eligible for inclusion (14 referring to neuropsychological interventions and 12 to pharmacological treatments). Among neuropsychological interventions, computerised treatments, errorless learning and component method showed positive effects on working memory, memory measures and general cognitive function. On the other hand, thiamine, memantine and methylphenidate improved working memory, long-term memory and general cognitive function. Nevertheless, these studies have several limitations, such as small sample size, lack of replication of the results or low specificity of the interventions. Therefore, no gold-standard intervention can yet be recommended for clinical practice, and further research based on promising strategies (e.g. digital interventions, thiamine) is required.

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“…It has been said the prevalence within long stay mental hospitals in Scotland is 9% and that 21% of homeless hostel dwellers in Glasgow aged 34 and over likely have ARBD (Gilchrist and Morrison, 2005). MacRae and Cox (2003) and Emmerson and Smith (2015) state the prevalence of ARBD is increasing within the United Kingdom while Horton et al (2014) assert the prevalence of ARBD is increasing across the Western world. This infers di culty in ascertaining the prevalence of ARBD across a whole population with researchers generally focusing on compiling data from smaller samples.…”

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Benefits and limitations of life story work for adults with alcohol related brain damage: A systematic search and literature review

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Introduction ARBD is caused by chronic alcohol misuse and a deficiency of the thiamine vitamin which causes a broad range of impairments, but people with ARBD have up to a 75% of achieving some recovery. Life story work as a psychosocial therapeutic intervention is commonly used for various service user groups although it appears to be seldom considered within an ARBD context. Aim The aim of this research was to explore and identify benefits and limitations of life story work for people with ARBD. Method Using the PRISMA statement principles, systematic searches of two academic databases were conducted resulting in 10 papers to be reviewed. Results Two main themes were identified. (1) The current research on life story work for people with dementia, cognitive impairment and depressive symptoms. (2) Variations of life story work and its benefits and challenges. Discussion Evidence suggests engaging in psychosocial activities can increase wellbeing and quality of life. However, although researchers consistently advocate for a holistic approach to ARBD recovery, the promotion of life story work appears to be overlooked. Implications for practice Life story work can increase wellbeing, engagement and rapport between the person with ARBD and the facilitator as well as aiding family involvement.

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Interventions for alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD): Do specific approaches restrict the evolution of comprehensive patient care?

Abstract: Aims: The prevalence of alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD) is recognised to be increasing in the Western world. The aim of this paper is to review the evidence concerning interventions in ARBD. Design and

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Procedural Learning and Memory Rehabilitation in Korsakoff’s Syndrome - a Review of the Literature

Procedural Learning and Memory Rehabilitation in Korsakoff’s Syndrome - a Review of the Literature

A systematic review of treatments for alcohol-related cognitive impairment: lessons from the past and gaps for future interventions

Benefits and limitations of life story work for adults with alcohol related brain damage: A systematic search and literature review

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