Attention deficits after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage measured using the test of variables of attention.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The aim of this pilot study was to assess attention deficits in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage using the test of variables of attention (TOVA). This is a computer-based continuous performance test providing objective measures of attention. We also compared t...
| Publicado en: | Stroke (00392499) Vol. 46; no. 5; pp. 1374 - 1377 |
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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
May2015
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| fields | @attributes: recordID: 1 pdfLink: plink: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=109783340&site=ehost-live header: @attributes: shortDbName: ccm uiTerm: 109783340 longDbName: CINAHL Complete uiTag: AN controlInfo: bkinfo: dissinfo: jinfo: jid: 00392499 1FT jtl: Stroke (00392499) issn: 00392499 maglogo: N pubinfo: dt: May2015 vid: 46 iid: 5 pid: 433 pub: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins place: Baltimore, Maryland artinfo: ui: 109783340 2012987056 10.1161/STROKEAHA.115.009092 NLM25791712 109783340 ppf: 1374 ppct: 3 formats: tig: atl: Attention deficits after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage measured using the test of variables of attention. aug: au: Wallmark, Svante Lundström, Erik Wikström, Johan Ronne-Engström, Elisabeth sug: subj: Attention Cognition Disorders Etiology Cognition Disorders Psychosocial Factors Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Complications Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Psychosocial Factors Acoustic Stimulation Female Human Male Middle Age Neuropsychological Tests Pilot Studies Psychological Tests Psychomotor Performance Reaction Time Scales Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Therapy Middle Aged: 45-64 years Female Male ab: BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The aim of this pilot study was to assess attention deficits in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage using the test of variables of attention (TOVA). This is a computer-based continuous performance test providing objective measures of attention. We also compared the TOVA results with the attention and concentration domains of Montgomery Åsberg Depression Rating Scale and Montreal cognitive assessment, 2 examiner-administrated neuropsychological instruments. METHODS: Nineteen patients with moderate to good recovery (Glasgow outcome scale, 4-5) were assessed using the TOVA, Montgomery Åsberg Depression Rating Scale, and Montreal cognitive assessment. The measurements were done when the patients visited the hospital for a routine magnetic resonance imaging control of the aneurysm. RESULTS: TOVA performance was pathological in 58%. The dominating pattern was a worsening of performance in the second half of the test, commonly a failing to react to correct stimuli. We found no correlation between TOVA and the performance in concentration and attention domains of Montgomery Åsberg Depression Rating Scale and Montreal cognitive assessment. CONCLUSIONS: Attention deficits, measured by the TOVA, were common after subarachnoid hemorrhage. This should be further studied to improve outcome. pubtype: Academic Journal doctype: research Journal Article ougenre: Article language: English refInfo: holdings: @attributes: islocal: N |
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