Date of Award
2022
Document Type
Doctoral Research Paper
Degree Name
Psy.D.
Department
Graduate School of Professional Psychology
First Advisor
Kathryn Barrs, Psy.D.
Second Advisor
Jennifer Tippett, Psy.D.
Third Advisor
Jeffrey Ellison, Psy.D.
Keywords
Neuropsychology, Cancer related cognitive impairment, Breast cancer, CRCI
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Abstract
Current literature indicates there is still some debate regarding the scope and severity of cancer treatment related cognitive impairment (CRCI), with a wide variety of complex factors contributing to cognitive decline and discrepancies between objective findings and patient self-report. This paper aims to provide guidelines for neuropsychological evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of CRCI in breast cancer patients based on current research. This paper also aims to discuss current research on proposed mechanisms of action for CRCI, the cognitive domains affected in CRCI, and significant bio-psycho-social risk factors impacting CRCI.
Extent
40 pgs
Recommended Citation
Al-Humadi, Ali, "Cancer Related Cognitive Impairment in Breast Cancer Patients: Guidelines for Neuropsychological Evaluation and Management" (2022). Graduate School of Professional Psychology: Doctoral Papers and Masters Projects. 460.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/capstone_masters/460
Paper Method
Theoretical Analysis and Synthesis