Publications by authors named "P Pollicino"
This review focuses on the prognostic role of resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) in disorders of consciousness (DOCs). Several studies were conducted to determine the diagnostic accuracy in DOC patients to identify prognostic markers and to understand the neural correlates of consciousness. A correct diagnosis of consciousness in unresponsive or minimally responsive patients is important for prognostic and therapeutic management.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCognitive Rehabilitation (CR) is a therapeutic approach designed to improve cognitive functioning after a brain injury, including stroke. Two major categories of techniques, namely traditional and advanced (including virtual reality-VR), are widely used in CR for patients with various neurological disorders. More objective outcome measures are needed to better investigate cognitive recovery after a stroke.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a "human immersion model" (HIM) in improving psychological well-being in caregivers of patients with acquired brain injury (ABI) during the Omicron wave in Italy. Fifteen subjects affected by ABI, who attended our intensive neurorehabilitation unit from January to March 2022 and their caregivers were submitted to the HIM. This novel approach consisted of "real" long-lasting meetings between the patients and their careers in a hospital setting (1-72 h meeting per week for 8 weeks).
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- Executive dysfunction is a major issue for patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), affecting their reasoning, planning, and behavior, and can be targeted through cognitive-behavioral rehabilitation methods.
- This study compares traditional cognitive training with non-immersive virtual reality-based training to see which is more effective in improving executive functions and reducing anxiety and depression in TBI patients.
- Results indicate that the virtual reality training (VR-CT) shows significant improvements in cognitive functioning and mood compared to conventional training, suggesting VR could be a more engaging rehabilitation tool for TBI patients.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a sudden injury that causes damage to the brain. Rehabilitation therapies include specific training, such as attention process training (APT) programs using either standard or innovative approaches. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of a non-immersive virtual reality-based attention training to stimulate attention processes and mood in TBI patients.
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