A5017255107- Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism
- Aging, Health, and Disability
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
- Developmental and Educational Neuropsychology
- Language Development and Disorders
- Music Therapy and Health
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Ginkgo biloba and Cashew Applications
- Social Skills and Education
- Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Intelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive Learning
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Neuroscience and Music Perception
- Educational Methods and Psychological Studies
- Inclusive Education and Diversity
- Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development
Universitat Ramon Llull
2008-2024
Universidad de Deusto
2023
Universitat de Barcelona
1997
Hospital San Juan de la Cruz
1995
The clinical significance of white matter abnormalities seen in brain imaging studies, termed leuko-araiosis (LA), still remains uncertain. Leuko-araiosis has been associated with a global decline cognitive performance, although little is known about the functions that LA may account for. We present correlates between severity on magnetic resonance and mental deterioration selected sample 41 elderly patients vascular risk factors. found was related to performance tasks measuring speed...
Abstract We present nine experiments, in three study phases, which test the hypothesis that learning methods prevent making of errors ("errorless learning") will lead to greater than "trial-and-error" amongst individuals who are memory impaired as a result acquired brain injury. Results suggest tasks and situations facilitate retrieval implicit for learned material (such names with first letter cue) benefit from errorless methods, whilst those require explicit recall novel associations...
Recent research on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) has primarily focused searching for measures to prevent or delay the progression of MCI dementia. Physical exercise shown be effective in prevention age-related decline elderly adults with MCI. However, most type and dose improvement cognition are yet determined. To compare effects choreographed (Choreography group) a multimodal physical therapy program (Physical Therapy amnestic MCI, population an increased risk developing We conducted...
The purpose of this prospective, between-subjects study was to look at impaired awareness cross-culturally in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and relate after the initial estimates disturbed consciousness time injury. conducted community inpatient outpatient rehabilitation centers Barcelona Madrid. Participants were 30 persons primarily moderate severe TBI who could complete a written questionnaire concerning their functioning 28 age- gender-matched controls. A Spanish translation...
AbstractWe studied physical cognitive emotional and quality of life changes noted by relatives in a sample 65 severely traumatic brain injured TBI patients several years after injury The purpose the present study was to evaluate families perception these their need for information con cerning consequences Our results indicated that perceived behavioural affective symptoms patient s were most closely associated with expressed family members concerning We also found relationships especially...
A Quick Test of Cognitive Speed was administered to 357 participants without cognitive impairment, aged 18 85 years, explore the effects age on processing speed variables in Spanish speakers and provide normative data for test adapted this population. Results were consistent with previous findings: correlations between naming times high statistically significant. Linear regression indicated that slows 2 4 sec. per decade, depending task. Normalized provided. The findings concur several...
Introduction Interest in the benefits of music therapy (MT) and music-based interventions (MbI) on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) dementia is increasing. However, results regarding effects cognition are inconclusive. Moreover, although neuropsychological assessments can provide greater rigor more reliable results, there a lack research most appropriate instruments determining different domains. This review aimed to describe frequently administered investigated domains literature MT MbI. The...
Antecedentes: La Musicoterapia Neurológica (MTN) se ha desarrollado durante las últimas décadas como una disciplina estructurada, basada en la evidencia y con bases teóricas surgidas de estudios neurocientíficos. Se aplica a Personas Demencia Grave (PcDG) para estimular funciones cognitivas mejorar el estado emocional conductual. Objetivos: estudiar los efectos cognitivos, emocionales conductuales MTN PcDG e introducir uso escala musicoterapia validada al español: Music in Dementia...
Abstract Background In the Spanish and Catalan context, there is currently a lack of standardized, linguistically adapted tools to assess people with communication disorders. This especially evident when it comes instruments designed functional communication. Aims The main objective this study adapt instrument entitled Communication Activities Daily Living 3rd edition (CADL‐3) into European (CADL‐3VE) (CADL‐3VC), thus providing new tool patients aphasia in populations. Methods &...
INTRODUCTION: There is a constant connection between mind and body in Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT). This promotes the integration of emotional, cognitive physical dimensions person. PURPOSE: to evaluate improvement after DMT program adults with intellectual disability (ID) METHODS: 28 moderate-severe ID (16 men, 40-66 yr), recruited from workshop center, participated study obtaining their legal/tutors own informed consent. They were divided into Intervention group (IG; n=15) Control (CG; n=...
Abstract Music therapy has been described as a beneficial intervention for people with dementia. To provide music outcome measure, McDermott et al. (2015) developed the in Dementia Assessment Scales (MiDAS). The preliminary original validation indicated that MiDAS had acceptable to good psychometric properties. This study aimed present translation and cross-cultural adaptation of MIDAS Spanish language show some validity sources using version scale. was adapted following guidelines Beaton...
Abstract Background There is a lack of knowledge about whether preterm birth might lead to greater susceptibility early life environmental factors. The aim this study was establish the neuropsychological profiles in high- and low-risk samples during adolescence young adulthood assess potential role factors cognitive outcomes. Materials methods Participants (N = 177; M age =20.11 years) both sexes were evaluated: 30 high-risk preterm, 83 64 full-term adolescents adults. Results Significant...