Everyday memory measures in multiple sclerosis: a systematic review

Everyday memory is one of the most affected cognitive functions in Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Assessing everyday memory problems is crucial for monitoring the impact of memory deficits on individuals’ day-to-day lives and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions that aim to improve cognitive functions. The aim of this systematic review was to identify the research literature on everyday memory measures used with people with MS, describe the types of measures used, and summarise their psychometric properties. Empirical studies of cognitive function in MS using standardised everyday memory measures were included. Online databases (MEDLINE, PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, Embase) and Google Scholar were searched. Forty-four studies met the inclusion criteria. A total of twelve measures were identified, with varied uses and administration methods. The majority of papers did not report any psychometric properties for MS populations. The few papers that did, reported that the measures have good reliability and appear to have good face, concurrent and ecological validity, but these need to be evaluated further. This review presents researchers and clinicians with an overview of the various everyday memory measures used in studies with people with MS, to help them choose the appropriate measure for their evaluations

Managing behaviours that challenge in acute care settings

This chapter outlines common behaviours that challenge the roles of both neuropsychology and the broader interdisciplinary teams in supporting individuals within acute care settings. The limited evidence base is reviewed and applied to an anonymised case example

Managing behaviour in functional neurological disorders

Functional neurological disorders that occur in the context of neurological conditions present considerable clinical challenges. Following a historical review of hysterical or functional conditions, the contemporary neuropsychological basis for understanding and addressing functional behavioural symptoms is introduced. This is followed by discussion of the principles and practice of psychological intervention. A case study is presented using a trauma-informed approach to supporting an individual to manage behaviours associated with a diagnosis of non-epileptic attack disorder