Publications by authors named "Paul E Plonski"
Neurocognitive function and medical care utilization in Veterans treated for substance use disorder.
Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Veterans with substance use disorder (SUD) often face cognitive issues due to chronic substance use and traumatic brain injuries, which can lead to increased healthcare needs and relapse rates.
- A study assessing neurocognitive performance in 76 veterans receiving SUD treatment indicated that lower cognitive function correlated with higher healthcare costs, especially for outpatient SUD-related services.
- The findings suggest that addressing cognitive impairments through rehabilitation programs might help reduce healthcare utilization and improve overall health outcomes for veterans with SUD.
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFImpulsivity and reduced quality of life in persons with paraplegia.
NeuroRehabilitation
November 2022
Article Synopsis
- Low Quality of Life (QoL) in individuals with paraplegia may be linked to impulsive behaviors, which have not been extensively studied in this population.
- * The study involved 33 adults with paraplegia assessing their QoL and impulsivity through interviews and computerized tests at the beginning and after six months.
- * Findings indicated that a specific group of patients with high negative emotions and low resilience exhibited significant impulsivity and lower self-care, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to improve QoL.*
Impulsivity has been defined by acting rashly during positive mood states (positive urgency; PU) or negative mood states (negative urgency; NU) and by excessive de-valuation of deferred rewards. These behaviors reflect a "live in the now" mentality that is not only characteristic of many individuals with severe substance use disorder (SUD) but also impedes medical treatment compliance and could result in repeated hospitalizations or other poor health outcomes. We sought preliminary evidence that impulsivity may relate to adverse health outcomes in the veteran population.
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