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The Neuropsychology Unit is very involved in various sponsored research projects. At the moment they are taking part in two sponsored projects:
- Randomised clinical trials on the impact of cognitive telerehabilitation on cognition and quality of life for patients that have undergone surgery for a primary brain tumour. The project is sponsored by the TV3 television programme, La Morató (2012-2015) and is carried out in collaboration with the neurosurgeon, Pila Teixidor, who is principal researcher.
- Neuroplasticity, cognitive function, neuroimaging of the ischaemic stroke. Is a project financed by the Ministry of Science and Innovation (2009-2012) carried out in collaboration with the neuropsychology research team at Barcelona University.
They are also carrying out various clinical research projects related to healthcare work of the unit.
- Cognitive deterioration in patients with Idiopathic Parkinson's treated with deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nuclei.
- Neuropsychological profile and cognitive evolution of patients with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (CNEP) after being admitted to the epilepsy unit.
- The impact of cognitive telerehabilitation on quality of life of patients with progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS and EMSP)
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The Germans Trias Neuropsychology Unit treat various neurological and neurosurgical illnesses which, due to their effect on the brain, can have an effect on cognitive function. Some examples are:
- Mild cognitive deterioration
- Neurodegenerative diseases
- Parkinson's disease
- Epilepsy
- Strokes
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)
- Brain tumors
- Head trauma
The unit coordinates their activities with the specialist in either neurology or in neurosurgery, that has requested a neuropsychological examination. It is this Doctor who will inform the patient about the results of the examination and the course of treatment.
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Correu: neurociencies.germanstrias@gencat.cat
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Undergraduate teaching
The Neuropsychology unit at Germans Trias
Postgraduate teaching
- The unit collaborates in different Masters Degrees programs in Clinical Neuropsychology, and also give lectures. They also welcome Masters students, who they tutor during training, which can last for around 30 hours every week for one or two years.
- Also, they collaborate in the teaching of Resident Clinical Neuropsychologists and General Practitioners who are specialising in the study of neurosciences.
Doctor of Neuropsychology and coordinator of the Neuropsychology unit.
Graduate of neuropsychology: Neuropsychology Unit
The team also consists of psychologists doing post graduate training in neuropsychology and neuropsychological researchers, employed to collaborate in sponsored research projects.
The Germans Trias Neuropsychology Unit treat various neurological and neurosurgical illnesses which, due to their effect on the brain, can have an effect on cognitive function. Some examples are:
- Mild cognitive deterioration
- Neurodegenerative diseases
- Parkinson's disease
- Epilepsy
- Strokes
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)
- Brain tumors
- Head trauma
The unit coordinates their activities with the specialist in either neurology or in neurosurgery, that has requested a neuropsychological examination. It is this Doctor who will inform the patient about the results of the examination and the course of treatment.
This consists of a meeting with the patient and their family. The patient is asked to perform tasks or cognitive tests to evaluate their ability in performing various cognitive functions.
This applies to adults with neurological or neurosurgical pathologies such as: cognitive deterioration, neurodegenerative diseases, Parkinson's Disease, Epilepsy, strokes, multiple sclerosis, normal pressure hydrocephalus, brain tumours, brain damage.
The assessment can help to establish the diagnostic differential between these pathologies, and help to identify possible candidates for neurological surgery interventions and to document the after effects and what they mean to the everyday life of patients that have suffered brain damage.
It is a program designed for people who have suffered brain damage in the sub-acute stage (between three and six months after the causal event) and have mild or moderate cognitive consequences identified during the neuropsychological examination.
The rehabilitation is centred around improving cognitive function and functional ability using a program of cognitive telerehabilitation and rehabilitation sessions at the hospital. The patient can perform the cognitive exercises via a computer and the internet, supervised by a neuropsychologist, who can adapt the exercises to be tailor made to fit the characteristics and the needs of each patient.
Pre and post surgical Neuropsychological assessment of patients with refractory epilepsy who are candidates for epilepsy surgery
Consisting of a complete neuropsychological examination carried out over two sessions as part of the protocol for admission and a multidisciplinary assessment at the Epilepsy Unit. This can help to provide information to locate the focus of the epilepsy and to identify those patients that could benefit form a surgical intervention to treat their refractory epilepsy.
Pre and post surgical neuropsychological assessment of patients with evolved Parkinson's Disease, candidates for surgery using deep brain stimulation.
The neuropsychological assessment can help to identify and differentiate the cognitive deterioration associated with Parkinson's Disease and the deterioration due to dementia, and also, to determine which patients are candidates for surgery. Post surgically, it can evaluate the effects of the surgery on cognition and mood.
Intrasurgical assessment of cognitive functions or intraoperative mapping
This can be seen in some patients with brain injuries, usually tumours in eloquent areas of the brain, which impact on cognitive functions of special relevance, such as, for example, language. It consists of evaluating the cognitive functions impacted while carrying out the surgery and requires the participation of the patient, who has to remain conscious during the process. It can help to optimise the surgical resection with the minimum of consequences.
The Neuropsychology Unit is very involved in various sponsored research projects. At the moment they are taking part in two sponsored projects:
- Randomised clinical trials on the impact of cognitive telerehabilitation on cognition and quality of life for patients that have undergone surgery for a primary brain tumour. The project is sponsored by the TV3 television programme, La Morató (2012-2015) and is carried out in collaboration with the neurosurgeon, Pila Teixidor, who is principal researcher.
- Neuroplasticity, cognitive function, neuroimaging of the ischaemic stroke. Is a project financed by the Ministry of Science and Innovation (2009-2012) carried out in collaboration with the neuropsychology research team at Barcelona University.
They are also carrying out various clinical research projects related to healthcare work of the unit.
- Cognitive deterioration in patients with Idiopathic Parkinson's treated with deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nuclei.
- Neuropsychological profile and cognitive evolution of patients with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (CNEP) after being admitted to the epilepsy unit.
- The impact of cognitive telerehabilitation on quality of life of patients with progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS and EMSP)
Undergraduate teaching
The Neuropsychology unit at Germans Trias
Postgraduate teaching
- The unit collaborates in different Masters Degrees programs in Clinical Neuropsychology, and also give lectures. They also welcome Masters students, who they tutor during training, which can last for around 30 hours every week for one or two years.
- Also, they collaborate in the teaching of Resident Clinical Neuropsychologists and General Practitioners who are specialising in the study of neurosciences.
Contacte: neurociencies.germanstrias@gencat.cat