A Novel Intervention Platform for Service Members With Subjective Cognitive Complaints: Implementation, Patient Participation, and Satisfaction.

Introduction: Program overview of a novel cognitive training platform at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) for service members with subjective cognitive complaints: analysis of patient participation, satisfaction with the program, and perceived areas of improvement.Materials and...

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Publicado en:Military Medicine Vol. 185; pp. 326 - 334
Autores principales: Sullivan, Katherine W, Law, Wendy A, Loyola, Laura, Knoll, Martin A, Shub, Daniel E, French, Louis M
Formato: research Journal Article
Publicado: Oxford University Press / USA 2020 Supplement
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Sumario:Introduction: Program overview of a novel cognitive training platform at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) for service members with subjective cognitive complaints: analysis of patient participation, satisfaction with the program, and perceived areas of improvement.Materials and Method: Retrospective review of 1,030 participants from November 2008 through May 2017. Data were obtained within an approved protocol (WRNMMC-EDO-2017-0004/# 876230).Results: The program has shown growth in numbers of referrals, types of patient populations served, and patient visits. Patients report satisfaction with the program and endorse improvements in cognitive functions.Conclusions: This program model may benefit other military facilities looking to provide and assess novel therapeutic approaches.