| Publication Abstract Display |
| Type: Published Manuscript |
| Title: Semantic cueing improves category verbal fluency in persons living with HIV infection. |
| Authors: Iudicello JE, Kellogg E, Weber E, Smith C, Grant I, Drane D, Woods SP, and the HNRP Group |
| Year: 2012 |
| Publication: Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences |
| Volume: 24 Issue: 2 Pages: 183-190 |
| Abstract:HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND)
remain highly prevalent in the era of combination
antiretroviral therapies, but there are no validated
psychological interventions aimed at improving
cognitive outcomes. This study sought to determine
the potential benefit of semantic cueing on category
fluency deficits, which are prevalent in HIV and
affect daily functioning. A group of 86 HIV-infected
individuals and 87 demographically-matched
seronegative participants were administered
a standard (i.e., uncued) and a cued category
fluency task. Results revealed significant
improvements in cued versus uncued performance
in HIV, particularly for persons with lower levels of
education. The cueing benefit observed may inform
rehabilitation efforts aimed at ameliorating HAND. |