The interaction of research and clinical application in neuropsychology

Author(s): Mai, N., Munzel, K.

Journal/Book: Psychol Rundsch. 1998; 49: Rohnsweg 25, D-37085 Gottingen, Germany. Hogrefe & Huber Publishers. 144-152.

Abstract: Clinical neuropsychology deals with functional disorders after damage to the central nervous system. The scientific study of the various functional deficits has recently led to a better understanding of the organisation of brain functions in humans. In contrast to the increase in our knowledge of brain organisation, the development of suitable diagnostic and therapeutic procedures has progressed only modestly. Presumably, this is due to the complexity of the problem and the comparatively high research demands, as the existing analysis of the Functional deficits is inadequate to serve as basis for comprehensive rehabilitation. The fruitful interplay between basic brain research and scientifically-based clinical application of research findings is outlined and discussed in the fields of visual disorders, disorders of hand motor functions, and psychopathology. Neuropsychological rehabilitation aims at reducing the amount of disability and restoring the patient's quality of life; this requires an integrated procedure with high face validity at the time of assessing functional deficits in brain-injured patients.

Note: Article Zihl J, Inst Psychol Neuropsychol, D-80802 Munich, GERMANY

Keyword(s): neuroscience; clinical neuropsychology; impairment; rehabilitation; POSTSTROKE DEPRESSION; STROKE; RECOVERY; REHABILITATION; COMPENSATION; ATTENTION; DISORDERS; BEHAVIOR; NETWORK; IMPACT

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