Comparing neuropsychological function before and during haemodialysis: A habituating selective deficit for prose recall

Authors: Oaksford, Karen1; Oaksford, Mike2; Ashraf, Mohammad3; Fitzgibbon, Gillian3

Source: British Journal of Health Psychology, Volume 13, Number 2, May 2008 , pp. 273-289(17)

Publisher: British Psychological Society

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Abstract:

This study was based on the clinical observation that patients receiving haemodialysis(HD) showed poor retention for complex verbal information. To investigate this hypothesis, 45 patients with endstage renal disease were administered a neuropsychological (NP) test battery, including a test of prose recall on two occasions, 7 days apart (pre-dialysis and whilst dialysing). A range of demographic, biochemical and mood variables were also assessed. Results revealed a selective deficit for prose recall whilst dialysing compared to pre-dialysis performance, which habituated in the long-term. Possible physiological and psychological bases of these effects in HD patients are discussed.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1348/135910707X183203

Affiliations: 1: National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, UK 2: Birkbeck College London, London, UK 3: Nephrology and Transplant Directorate, University of Wales Hospital, Cardiff, UK

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