Neuropsychological rehabilitation and quality of life: A meta-analysis

The purpose of this study was to conduct a meta-analysis on the effects of neuropsychological rehabilitation procedures on the quality of life in non-Spanish-speaking individuals with some cognitive deficit. Sixteen studies published during the 2001–2012 period which yielded relevant information reg...

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Published in:Revista iberoamericana de psicología y salud 2015-01, Vol.6 (1), p.11-18
Main Authors: Guàrdia-Olmos, Joan, Peró-Cebollero, Maribel, Gudayol-Ferré, Esteve
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Calidad de vida
Cognition disorders
Cognitive deficit
Déficits cognitivos
Meta-analysis
Meta-análisis
Neuropsicologia
Neuropsychological rehabilitation
Neuropsychology
Qualitat de vida
Quality of life
Rehabilitació
Rehabilitación neuropsicológica
Rehabilitation
Trastorns de la cognició
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to conduct a meta-analysis on the effects of neuropsychological rehabilitation procedures on the quality of life in non-Spanish-speaking individuals with some cognitive deficit. Sixteen studies published during the 2001–2012 period which yielded relevant information regarding the sample sizes used, the types of statistical contrasts, the evaluation instruments or pathologies among others, were analyzed. We carried out study following the usual estimation procedures, based on the definition of the effect size and the scrutiny of their relationship with relevant variables (e.g., sample sizes, type of population), or methodological variables (e.g., type of research or sampling design). The data analysis shows a statistically significant effect (r+=.38; p
ISSN:2171-2069
1989-9246
DOI:10.1016/S2171-2069(15)70002-5