Modem hypermedia systems, which encompass the ability to adapt to the properties of human memory and cognition

In this article we would like to show the need for developing knowledge access systems that can account for the imperfections in human perception, information processing and memory (Higgins et al., 1996). The implementation of such systems will result in enormous savings in the process of learning at all three stages of knowledge acquisition (by the mind): (1) access knowledge to, (2) learning and (3) knowledge retention (Clark et al., 1997). In particular, we will try to stress the importance of repetition spacing algorithms (Woźniak and Gorzelańczyk, 1994), as well as the importance of (1) (2) and the application of the newly introduced concept of processing, ordinal attributes in hypertext documents, semantics (Wiesman et al., 1997; Gillham, 1988)

Modem hypermedia systems, which encompass the ability to adapt to the properties of human memory and cognition

In this article we would like to show the need for developing knowledge access systems that can account for the imperfections in human perception, information processing and memory (Higgins et al., 1996). The implementation of such systems will result in enormous savings in the process of learning at all three stages of knowledge acquisition (by the mind): (1) access knowledge to, (2) learning and (3) knowledge retention (Clark et al., 1997). In particular, we will try to stress the importance of repetition spacing algorithms (Woźniak and Gorzelańczyk, 1994), as well as the importance of (1) (2) and the application of the newly introduced concept of processing, ordinal attributes in hypertext documents, semantics (Wiesman et al., 1997; Gillham, 1988)

Ocena jakości życia osób z chorobą Parkinsona

Problem of the quality of life is a goal of scientific research for instance in psychology. Mostly it is considered in connection with evaluation of state of health, the level of cognitive and physical functionning and general well-being. The quality of life is considered in context of illness, disability and limits in everyday life.The goal of this study was comparision of selected factors: depression, cognitive functionning, age, sex and duration of disease, education with quality of life in Parkinson’s disease. Material and methods: 40 patients with Parkinson’s disease took part in the study. Following methods were used: Mini Mental State Examination_ MMSE, Beck Depression Inventory – BDI and Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire – PDQ-39. Results: Obtained reults showed that somatic problems, motor ability, activity of daily living, cognitive functionning and emotional state are among the most affected areas of life. Support form relatives and communciation with the social environment were the least deteriorated. Significant correlation between depression and quality of life was observed. Conclusions: The results suggest that early recognition and proper treatment of depression may improve the quality of life and reduce some of the somatic disturbances

Ocena fluencji literalnej i kategorialnej u osób z chorobą Parkinsona po przebytym zabiegu ablacyjnym gałki bladej

Pallidotomy (PVP – posteroventral pallidotomy), in which a tiny part of the globus pallidus is destroyed, represents one of the most popular methods for improving the functioning of patients suffering on Parkinson’s disease (PD). Cognitive impairment is supposed to be an outcome following Unilateral Stereotatic Pallidotomy. Many reasearches have shown some deficits in verbal fluency ensuing left pallidotomy. The aim of this investigation was to evaluate latter and category fluency in patients with PD after pallidotomy. Methods: 20 patients with PD after pallidotomy (12 after right and 8 after left pallidotomy) (group 1). The results were compared with 2 control groups – healthy controls (group 2) and patients with PD treated with pharmacotherapy (gropu 3). Assessments were conducted three times, before, just after and about two years after PVP. An experimental method to evaluate word fluency (letter and category) was used