Education, training, and practice among nordic neuropsychologists. Results from a professional practices survey

Norup, Anne; Egeland, Jens; Løvstad, Marianne; Nybo, Taina; Persson, Bengt; Rivera, Diego; Ak, Schanke; Sigurðardóttir, Sólrún; Arango-Lasprilla, Juan Carlos

doi:10.1080/13854046.2017.1291857

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“…Even in countries where neuropsychology is well established and regulated, such as in the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Nordic countries, information about clinicians in neuropsychology and their work-related activities and work settings is still scarce [23]. Most studies providing information on neuropsychologists and their activities have been conducted in the United States, which has played an important role in the development of the practice and science of clinical neuropsychology worldwide (e.g., see [24][25][26][27][28]).…”

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“…For example, recent surveys showed that 91% of the clinical neuropsychologists in the United States work full-time, and 53% in research institutions only, with an annual income of approximately EUR 120,000 [21]. In contrast, 72% of Nordic neuropsychologists work full-time, mostly in hospital settings (66%), with a mean annual income of about EUR 50,000 [23]. The practice of clinical neuropsychology in other European countries is likely to be less favorable.…”

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European Clinical Neuropsychology: Role in Healthcare and Access to Neuropsychological Services

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This study analyzed aspects of the work of clinical neuropsychologists across Europe. There are no published comparisons between European countries regarding the nature of clinical neuropsychologists’ work. Forty-one national psychological and neuropsychological societies were approached, of which 31 (76%) responded. Data from seven countries with less than 10 neuropsychologists were excluded. A license is required to practice clinical neuropsychology in 50% of the countries. Clinical neuropsychologists work independently in 62.5%. Diagnostic/assessment work is the most frequently reported activity (54%). Most neuropsychologists work in public hospitals, followed by health centers. Adult neuropsychology was the most frequent area of activity. Services in public institutions are covered by public entities (45.8%), or by a combination of patient funds and public entities (29.2%) and only 4.2% by the patient; whereas services in private institutions are covered by the patient (26.1%) and the combination of patient, public entities (21.7%) or patient and private entities (17.4%). The data suggest that the number of neuropsychologists working across European countries is considerably low in comparison to other medical professionals. The results of the survey identified similar aspects of neuropsychologists’ work, despite variations in terms of reimbursement and mechanisms, reflecting economic and healthcare differences. Estimates on the number of clinical neuropsychologists suggest insufficient access to neuropsychological services.

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“…Even within one country, Spain, there were several routes and models in place (Olabarrieta-Landa et al, 2016). Variability was evident also within the Nordic countries that were compared in a recent study by Norup et al (2017). Despite the well-established guidelines for academic and clinical education, and relatively similar socio-economic structure in these countries, the study of Norup et al (2017) found significant differences in sociodemographic characteristics, work-setting factors, and the frequency of those having obtained approval as specialists in clinical neuropsychology (equivalent to board certification in the U.S.) among Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.…”

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Training models and status of clinical neuropsychologists in Europe: Results of a survey on 30 countries

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Barbosa

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The Clinical Neuropsychologist

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“…7,8 Clinical studies have also demonstrated that early rehabilitation is especially beneficial to functional improvement of patients with moderate-severe TBI, shortens the length of hospital stay, and reduces hospital expenses. 9,10 On the contrary, delayed rehabilitation will unfavorably affect future functional recovery. Early rehabilitation has gradually achieved consensus in the circle of modern rehabilitation medicine.…”

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Early Intensified Rehabilitation Training with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Improves Functional Disorders and Prognosis of Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury

Zhou²,

Cheng

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Advances in Wound Care

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Objective: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a global public health problem. Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy may be beneficial for TBI because it improves cerebral blood flow into tissues exhibiting low blood flow. This was done to observe the clinical therapeutic effect of different intensities of rehabilitation training and HBO therapy in early stages of TBI. Approach: In this multicenter, randomized, stratified case-controlled prospective clinical trial, we selected 158 patients with moderate-severe TBI and assigned them into (1) a control group receiving routine once-daily ( 1/d) rehabilitation training without HBO, (2) study group A receiving routine 1/d rehabilitation training with HBO, (3) study group B receiving twice-daily (2/d) intensified rehabilitation training with HBO, and (4) study group C receiving 2/d intensified rehabilitation training without HBO, all for 3 months. The cognitive ability, activities of daily life (ADL), and movement ability were assessed before and after training with the Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), Functional Independence Measure (FIM), Modified Barthel Index (MBI), and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Results: FIM, FMA, MBI, and MMSE scores were improved significantly after 1-, 2-, and 3-month rehabilitation training in all TBI patients ( p < 0.01), and this improvement was especially remarkable in patients who received 2/d intensified rehabilitation training with HBO ( p < 0.01). Innovation: With extensive and intensive research on TBI rehabilitation, it was proved that TBI rehabilitation intervention should be initiated as early as possible. Conclusion: Early intensified rehabilitation training in combination with HBO is more beneficial to the recovery of cognitive, ADL, and movement abilities of TBI patients.

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Education, training, and practice among nordic neuropsychologists. Results from a professional practices survey

Cited by 14 publications

References 26 publications

European Clinical Neuropsychology: Role in Healthcare and Access to Neuropsychological Services

European Clinical Neuropsychology: Role in Healthcare and Access to Neuropsychological Services

Training models and status of clinical neuropsychologists in Europe: Results of a survey on 30 countries

Early Intensified Rehabilitation Training with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Improves Functional Disorders and Prognosis of Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury

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