Yael Goverover

1 month ago | journals.sagepub.com | Yael Goverover |John DeLuca |Joan Toglia |Meirav Rosenfeld

Introduction Cognitive dysfunction in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS),1 particularly learning and memory,1,2 limits activities of daily living (ADL),3 employment, and participation.4,5 Therefore, cognitive treatment is crucial for individuals with MS who are dealing with cognitive challenges.6 There are several cognitive intervention trials aimed at improving specific cognitive skills affected by MS, such as processing speed,7 working memory,8 and episodic memory.9 Many of these...

Nov 14, 2024 | journals.sagepub.com | Gordon Giles |Yael Goverover |Erin Foster |Lisa Tabor Connor

Get full access to this articleView all access and purchase options for this article. ReferencesAl-Heizan M. O., Marks T. S., Giles G. M., Edwards D. F. (2022). Further validation of the Menu Task: Functional cognition screening for older adults. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 42(4), 286–294. https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492221110546Al-Heizen M. O., Giles G. M., Wolf T. J., Edwards D. F. (2020). The construct validity of a new screening measure of functional cognitive ability: The Menu Task.

Jul 26, 2023 | journals.sagepub.com | Yael Goverover |Salter Amber |DeLuca John

AbstractBackground:There is considerable evidence that persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) who experience cognitive impairments (CIs) are at risk of having significant limitations in activities of daily living (ADLs). However, ADL assessment often consists of proxies or self-report of ADLs. This study examined whether the performance of instrumental ADLs (I-ADL) is impaired in PwMS with and without CI. Methods:Participants included 72 PwMS and 48 matched healthy controls (HCs).

Jul 25, 2023 | journals.sagepub.com | Yael Goverover |Nancy D Chiaravalloti

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