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Optimizing Cognitive Training for the Treatment of Cognitive Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease

Current Limitations and Future Directions

About the Course

Cognitive dysfunction, primarily involving impairments in executive function, visuospatial function and memory, is one of the most common non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Currently, the only pharmacological treatments available for the treatment of cognitive dysfunction in PD provide variable benefit, making the search for potential non-pharmacological therapies to improve cognitive function of significant interest. One such therapeutic strategy may be cognitive training (CT), which involves the repetition of standardized tasks with the aim of improving specific aspects of cognition. Several studies have examined the effects of CT in individuals with PD and have shown benefits in a variety of cognitive domains, but the widespread use of CT in these individuals may be limited by motor impairments and other concerns in study design. This course will discuss the current state of the literature on the use of CT for PD and propose recommendations for future implementation. It will also explore the potential use of more recent integrative, adaptive and assistive technologies, such as virtual reality, which may optimize the delivery of CT in PD.

This course is based on the reading-based online article, Optimizing Cognitive Training for the Treatment of Cognitive Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease created by Bianca Guglietti, Ph.D. et al in 2021.

Publication Date

First edition Oct 2021

Course Material Authors

Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Bianca Guglietti, Ph.D.

Bianca Guglietti, Ph.D., is a Lecturer in the Cognition, Ageing, and Neurodegenerative Disease Laboratory at The University of Adelaide in Australia. Research interests include neuroinflammation, neurodegeneration, and Parkinson's Disease.

David Hobbs, Ph.D.

David Hobbs, Ph.D., has extensive experience as a Rehabilitation Engineer in the field of disability, rehabilitation engineering and assistive technologies, and is currently a Senior Lecturer and academic staff member within the College of Science and Engineering and a researcher within the Medical Device Research Institute (MDRI) at Flinders University.

Course Creator

Elizabeth Mosco, Ph.D., PMH-C, CPLC

Elizabeth Mosco, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in Reno, NV. She opened a private practice after 10 years of conducting home-based assessment and therapy with the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System. Dr. Mosco’s clinical interests include maternal mental health, older adults, and third wave cognitive behavioral therapies.

Recommended For

Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Course Objectives:

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. Discuss cognitive dysfunction common in patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD).
  2. Define different methods of cognitive training (CT) delivery in PD patients.
  3. Identify at least two considerations for the implementation of CT delivery in PD patients.

Availability

This course is available starting Oct 7th, 2024 and expires Oct 6th, 2034

Disclosure to Learners

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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Course Number 103567
2.5 CE credit hours
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  • Reading-Based Online
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