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Memory Perception and Strategy Use in Parkinson's Disease
Parkinsonism & Related Disorders (2005)
  • Andrew M. Johnson, The University of Western Ontario
  • Carrie C. Pollard, Wilfrid Laurier University
  • Philip A. Vernon, The University of Western Ontario
  • Jennifer L. Tomes, Wilfrid Laurier University
  • Mandar S. Jog
Abstract
Although there is growing support for the existence of memory deficits within Parkinson's disease (PD), little has been done to evaluate the extent to which PD patients demonstrate differences in their use of metacognitive strategies. In the present study, 79 PD patients (46 men and 33 women) and 49 age-matched healthy participants (19 men and 30 women) were compared on a metamemory questionnaire. PD patients reported significantly less strategy-use than age-matched controls, particularly with regards to external memory strategies (such as making lists). This suggests that auxiliary treatments such as memory strategy training might be effective in this population.
Keywords
  • Psychological adaptation,
  • Cognition Disorders,
  • Memory,
  • Memory Disorders,
  • Middle Aged,
  • Parkinson Disease,
  • Perception,
  • Questionnaires,
  • Self Efficacy
Publication Date
March, 2005
Citation Information
Andrew M. Johnson, Carrie C. Pollard, Philip A. Vernon, Jennifer L. Tomes, et al.. "Memory Perception and Strategy Use in Parkinson's Disease" Parkinsonism & Related Disorders Vol. 11 Iss. 2 (2005)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/andrewjohnson/18/