Hannah L McGlashan, Catherine Haslam, Tegan Cruwys, Elizabeth Beadle, Zoe C Walter
{"title":"Adapting Groups 4 Health for adults with acquired brain injury: A case series feasibility study.","authors":"Hannah L McGlashan, Catherine Haslam, Tegan Cruwys, Elizabeth Beadle, Zoe C Walter","doi":"10.1080/09602011.2026.2617244","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09602011.2026.2617244","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to adapt and evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, mechanisms of change, and preliminary outcomes of Groups 4 Health, a social identity-informed group intervention, for individuals with acquired brain injury in an outpatient rehabilitation setting. The adaptation process involved three phases: modification for cognitive and language impairments, expert consultation, and in vivo consumer feedback. Five participants completed the five-session intervention with no dropouts and high adherence, demonstrating strong feasibility. Quantitative data were analysed descriptively, and qualitative data were explored using reflexive thematic analysis. Acceptability ratings were uniformly high, with participants rating the programme as relevant, enjoyable, and useful. Post-program interviews highlighted key engagement facilitators including accessible content, skilled facilitation, and meaningful peer connection. Participation was a catalyst for social re-engagement and increased confidence. Ratings of theorized mechanisms showed consistently high group identification, though findings for multiple group membership were mixed. No significant changes in psychological distress or loneliness were observed, likely due to the small sample and external factors (e.g., COVID-19). Participants recommended extending the programme to support deeper connection-building and skill consolidation. These findings support the programme's potential and inform future proof-of-concept research with larger samples, longer follow-up, broader outcome measurement, and exploration of mechanisms and moderating factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":54729,"journal":{"name":"Neuropsychological Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"1933-1961"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146031629","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hanne Huygelier, Thijmen van Deijl, Simone Caljouw, Stefan Van der Stigchel, Tanja C W Nijboer
{"title":"Congruent movement training (CMT) for patients with spatial neglect: Perspectives of end-users on clinical implementation.","authors":"Hanne Huygelier, Thijmen van Deijl, Simone Caljouw, Stefan Van der Stigchel, Tanja C W Nijboer","doi":"10.1080/09602011.2025.2611057","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09602011.2025.2611057","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Spatial neglect (SN) is a disabling consequence of stroke requiring intensive rehabilitation. A prior study demonstrated that contralesional eye- and reaching movements can facilitate SN recovery (Congruent Movement Training, CMT). To increase CMT's accessibility, a tablet-based CMT game was designed. In addition, as therapy time is restricted, clinical implementation would be facilitated if CMT can be delivered in sessions not supervised by a clinician. In this study, end-user feedback was gathered on the tablet-based CMT and treatment delivery strategies. Fifteen clinicians and 10 SN patients played and evaluated the CMT game. The clinicians almost unanimously indicated a need to revise the in-game feedback on how patients played the game. Clinicians also deemed it feasible that some patients would use CMT training in unsupervised sessions. Eight right-hemispheric patients were able to use the CMT training and were positive about their experience. Two left-hemispheric patients were not able to use the training due to language comprehension difficulties. Six patients believed they could use CMT training independently. The results revealed two implementation barriers: the design of the feedback on game performance, and the accessibility for left-hemispheric patients. The results also clarified that unsupervised training is considered feasible by clinicians and patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":54729,"journal":{"name":"Neuropsychological Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"1739-1754"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145936454","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gaia Galluzzi, Fabiana Mogavero, Maddalena Boccia, Gabriella Bottini, Maria Paola Ciurli, Rita Formisano, Chiara Incoccia, Maria Bianca Muneghina, Alice Teghil, Antonella Di Vita
{"title":"What if my left hand wants to grab a cookie but my right one disagrees? A single-case study on chronic anarchic hand syndrome rehabilitation.","authors":"Gaia Galluzzi, Fabiana Mogavero, Maddalena Boccia, Gabriella Bottini, Maria Paola Ciurli, Rita Formisano, Chiara Incoccia, Maria Bianca Muneghina, Alice Teghil, Antonella Di Vita","doi":"10.1080/09602011.2026.2620568","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09602011.2026.2620568","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Anarchic Hand Syndrome (AHS) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by uncontrollable yet seemingly purposeful limb movements, profoundly affecting daily life. Despite its clinical impact, no standardized rehabilitative treatments currently exist due to the syndrome's rarity and symptom variability. This study describes the case of No Longer (an) Enemy (NLE), a 26-year-old woman who developed AHS following an intracerebral hemorrhage due to a ruptured anterior communicating artery aneurysm. The patient underwent an extensive neuropsychological assessment; brain correlates were assessed by using lesion mapping and atlas-based tractography, as well. To address her symptoms, we implemented a rehabilitation protocol combining two distinct treatments targeting both bottom-up and top-down mechanisms: Mirror Box Treatment (MB-T) and Verbal Order Treatment (VO-T). Outcome measures included neuropsychological testing, structured interviews, and caregiver reports. Results indicate a progressive improvement in motor and planning control, reduction of AHS-related symptoms, and enhanced quality of life, with benefits persisting at follow-up. While the study design does not allow for a direct comparison of treatment efficacy, findings support the feasibility of structured, multi-modal rehabilitation approaches for AHS.</p>","PeriodicalId":54729,"journal":{"name":"Neuropsychological Rehabilitation","volume":"36 9","pages":"1903-1932"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148984263","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"High definition tDCS of the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex modulates nonlinear HRV in high test anxiety individuals.","authors":"Peibing Liu, Shuliang Bai, Biao Zeng, Renlai Zhou","doi":"10.1080/09602011.2026.2613958","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09602011.2026.2613958","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Prior neurostimulation research has underscored the importance of the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) in the modulation of autonomic nervous system responses, with activation of this region significantly enhancing heart rate variability (HRV) - a key indicator of autonomic flexibility. High test anxiety (HTA) individuals often demonstrate diminished HRV in evaluative scenarios, signalling reduced physiological adaptability to stress. This study investigates the effects of offline high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) targeting the left DLPFC on nonlinear HRV measures in individuals with high levels of test anxiety. Two experiments were conducted: Experiment 1 measured HRV in 23 HTA participants before and after HD-tDCS application. Experiment 2 replicated the tDCS protocol with 24 participants with low test anxiety (LTA). Significant enhancement in nonlinear HRV post-HD-tDCS was observed in HTA group, whereas no notable changes were reported in HRV among LTA group. These results indicate that HD-tDCS targeting the left DLPFC may be an effective intervention for managing test anxiety, as it appears to improve autonomic regulation in individuals experiencing high anxiety levels.</p>","PeriodicalId":54729,"journal":{"name":"Neuropsychological Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"1755-1771"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145967933","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hugo Câmara-Costa, Mathilde Chevignard, Philippe Azouvi, Georges Dellatolas
{"title":"What do the main reported findings from the 20-item Dysexecutive Questionnaire (DEX) tell us? The valence-bias hypothesis.","authors":"Hugo Câmara-Costa, Mathilde Chevignard, Philippe Azouvi, Georges Dellatolas","doi":"10.1080/09602011.2026.2621832","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09602011.2026.2621832","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The valence-bias hypothesis refers to the tendency of some respondents to answer according to the positive/negative polarity of a question (its valence) rather than its specific content, potentially reducing the specificity of psychological and neuropsychological questionnaires, and increase correlations across different questionnaires and within items of the same questionnaire. This work examines the likelihood of valence-bias using findings from the 20-item Dysexecutive Questionnaire (DEX). We searched PubMed and Web of Science using the keyword \"dysexecutive questionnaire\" and selected studies reporting findings relevant to evaluating the valence-bias hypothesis. Included studies described the DEX's factorial structure and its correlations with performance-based executive function (EF) and other self-reported questionnaires. Subject-completed DEX (DEX-S total score) correlated positively with self-reported depression, anxiety, poor subjective quality-of-life, heightened self-awareness of difficulties, and personality traits associated with symptom reporting (high neuroticism, low conscientiousness). DEX-S correlated negatively with positive affect. Findings on the DEX's factorial structure were variable, but its reliability was consistently good to excellent. Correlations between DEX-S and performance-based EF were generally weak or non-significant, but significant when the DEX was completed by professionals. Overall, findings support the valence-bias hypothesis. While problematic for group-level studies, it may offer advantages for individualized clinical assessment and rehabilitation.</p>","PeriodicalId":54729,"journal":{"name":"Neuropsychological Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"1870-1902"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146151248","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Preserving identity through caregiving: A systematic review and meta-synthesis of minority informal caregivers' experiences caring for older adults with neurological conditions.","authors":"Asha Elmi, Yasmin Palmer, Fergus Gracey, Anastasya Shepherd","doi":"10.1080/09602011.2026.2620570","DOIUrl":"10.1080/09602011.2026.2620570","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Neurological conditions, including dementia, Parkinson's disease, and stroke, are rising globally, increasing reliance on informal caregivers, particularly within ethnic minority communities. However, little is known about these caregivers' experiences in the European context. This review aimed to explore how ethnic minority informal caregivers construct meaning around and navigate their caregiving roles. A systematic search of four electronic databases in August 2024 identified 18 qualitative studies involving 258 caregivers from the UK (<i>n</i> = 14), Norway (<i>n</i> = 2), the Netherlands (<i>n</i> = 1), and Germany (<i>n</i> = 1). Thematic synthesis revealed two key caregiving narratives. First, <i>preserving cultural identity through caregiving</i> illustrates how caregiving serves as a means of upholding cultural values, reinforcing community identity, and maintaining the dignity and personhood of care recipients. Second, <i>negotiating traditional expectations with modern realities</i> highlights how caregivers balance inherited cultural norms with contemporary life demands, actively reinterpreting cultural beliefs and drawing upon resilience strategies shaped by migration experiences. Together, these findings indicate that caregiving among ethnic minority groups is both a means of preserving cultural identity and adapting to changing social norms. The findings are discussed and contextualized within existing theories and literature, offering implications for policy, healthcare services, and future research.</p>","PeriodicalId":54729,"journal":{"name":"Neuropsychological Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"1844-1869"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147357763","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Laura Hollands, Raff Calitri, Catherine Haslam, Mark Tarrant
{"title":"How do intragroup processes shape the quality of peer support for stroke survivors? A qualitative interview study.","authors":"Laura Hollands, Raff Calitri, Catherine Haslam, Mark Tarrant","doi":"10.1080/09602011.2026.2730603","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09602011.2026.2730603","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Stroke support groups have been shown to help survivors recover and cope with the socioemotional sequalae of stroke. Social group processes supporting connectedness and engagement are key to the beneficial effects of these groups, but less is known about how they are operationalized in stroke support groups. This study explores participant experiences of stroke support groups and how group processes enable the benefits of participation to be realized. Semi-structured interviews were conducted via Zoom with 12 stroke survivors - including people with aphasia - and two carers, who attended hybrid delivery or online support groups. Thematic analysis was used to develop themes from the data. Three themes and four sub-themes were constructed, (1) recovering together, (2) meaningful participation, with subthemes \"leaders as enablers of meaningful participation,\" and \"anticipating each other's needs,\" and (3) a place for belonging, with subthemes \"developing connection through and beyond stroke identity\" and \"creating the conditions for belonging through commitment.\" Findings are used to inform recommendations to support group leaders to facilitate connectedness and engagement amongst group members. Future research should explore how to overcome the barriers that impede group processes in online groups in order to optimize their potential.</p>","PeriodicalId":54729,"journal":{"name":"Neuropsychological Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"1-27"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149031719","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vahid Nejati, Azin Sarraj Khorrami, Karlene Ball, Morris Bell, Guido P H Band, Aida Bikic, Jalil Fathabadi, Anthony Feinstein, Helmut Hildebrandt, Petra Jansen, Stuart J Johnstone, Torkel Klingberg, Kerryn Pike, Sarah Raskin, Ian H Robertson, Lesley Ross, Mojtaba Soltanlou, Lyn Turkstra, Antonio Vita, Xin Xu, Mehdi Alizadeh Zarei, Philip David Zelazo, Dawei Zhang, McKay Moore Sohlberg
{"title":"Recommendations for Reporting Cognitive Training Trials (RCTT): A Delphi consensus study.","authors":"Vahid Nejati, Azin Sarraj Khorrami, Karlene Ball, Morris Bell, Guido P H Band, Aida Bikic, Jalil Fathabadi, Anthony Feinstein, Helmut Hildebrandt, Petra Jansen, Stuart J Johnstone, Torkel Klingberg, Kerryn Pike, Sarah Raskin, Ian H Robertson, Lesley Ross, Mojtaba Soltanlou, Lyn Turkstra, Antonio Vita, Xin Xu, Mehdi Alizadeh Zarei, Philip David Zelazo, Dawei Zhang, McKay Moore Sohlberg","doi":"10.1080/09602011.2026.2729732","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09602011.2026.2729732","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The absence of standardized reporting criteria in cognitive training research has led to difficulties in classification, assessment of effectiveness, reproducibility, comparability, and quality evaluation across studies. This study aimed to develop a comprehensive, consensus-based checklist for evaluating, reporting, and conducting cognitive training studies. A Delphi method was employed to achieve consensus among experts. A panel of 22 experts participated in three rounds of surveys, providing feedback and reaching agreement on essential items for the checklist. The final checklist items were categorized into four primary domains: Participants, Cognitive Training Protocol/Program, Cognitive Training Procedure, and Study Procedure. The expert panel reached consensus on key items to be included in the checklist. These items include demographic characteristics, clinical characteristics, cultural characteristics, participant eligibility criteria, sample size, recruitment process, previous experience with cognitive training, medication details, baseline cognitive function, and various parameters of cognitive training protocols and procedures. The developed checklist provides a structured and thorough approach to reporting cognitive training studies. It aligns with existing guidelines such as CONSORT and enhances the clarity, transparency, and replicability of research. Future research should aim to validate and refine the checklist across diverse cognitive training studies and populations, ensuring its generalizability and effectiveness.</p>","PeriodicalId":54729,"journal":{"name":"Neuropsychological Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"1-28"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149013248","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emma Finch, Erin Kelly, Mark B Pinkham, Anna Farrell, Sonia Brownsett
{"title":"Co-design and evaluation of a communication intervention package for people living with a brain tumour.","authors":"Emma Finch, Erin Kelly, Mark B Pinkham, Anna Farrell, Sonia Brownsett","doi":"10.1080/09602011.2026.2702045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09602011.2026.2702045","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite the high prevalence of communication difficulties with a brain tumour, research into interventions to ameliorate these difficulties is lacking. This study aimed to co-design, develop, and trial a patient-centred, communication intervention for people living with brain tumours. A three-stage study design was used. Stage 1 involved co-design and development of the intervention including qualitative interviews with consumers and significant others (<i>n</i> =21) and a consumer advisory group. People with a brain tumour and their families described that the ideal intervention would be flexible with regards to the content, timing, duration, and format; individualized (including therapy delivery format and tasks); and involve education. Stage 2 focused on development of the intervention. Stage 3 involved feasibility testing and preliminary efficacy assessment of the new intervention, with two participants completing the intervention. The intervention was perceived as acceptable to participants; of interest to health professionals, patients, and families; and practical to deliver; however, due to the small sample size of stage 3, the feasibility of the intervention remains unknown. The key outcome was the development of a co-designed, person-centred, goal-based communication intervention for people with brain tumours. The intervention has been further refined and is currently under evaluation in a randomized controlled trial.</p>","PeriodicalId":54729,"journal":{"name":"Neuropsychological Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"1-28"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149018639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Therapeutic potential of galvanic vestibular stimulation for postural and spatial rehabilitation after stroke: A systematic review.","authors":"Jaruwan Prasomsri, Nutchaya Prasomsri, Sakongkorn Keereena","doi":"10.1080/09602011.2026.2735365","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/09602011.2026.2735365","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Postural asymmetry and impaired trunk control are common after stroke and predict reduced mobility and functional independence. Galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) offers a noninvasive alternative, to improve visuospatial performance and balance with minimal discomfort. The present study aims to systematically review the effects of Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation on postural control, balance, and spatial orientation in stroke rehabilitation. Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, databases were searched from January 1990 to June 2025. Eighteen studies were included, showing that GVS improves postural control, verticality perception, spatial awareness, and pusher behaviour in stroke rehabilitation. Eighteen studies met the inclusion criteria. GVS was found to improve postural control, verticality perception, visuospatial neglect, and pusher behaviour in stroke rehabilitation. Effects were polarity-dependent and generally stronger with repeated, task-integrated sessions. However, the durability of benefits varied, and long-term outcomes remain underexplored. GVS consistently improves verticality perception, visuospatial neglect, and postural control in stroke survivors, with effects influenced by electrode polarity, stimulation dose, and lesion characteristics. Repeated, task-integrated sessions appear necessary for more durable gains. While GVS is a safe and accessible adjunct to conventional neurorehabilitation, long-term efficacy remains unclear, and larger controlled trials are needed before routine clinical use.</p>","PeriodicalId":54729,"journal":{"name":"Neuropsychological Rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"1-23"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149018680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}