Neuropsychological approach to subjective cognitive complaints in cognitively unimpaired older people: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

A systemized approach to subjective cognitive complaints (SCCs) in elderly people is needed owing to the high prevalence of such complaints and their impact on the psychosocial well-being of those affected. The aim of this study was to carry out a systematic review of the characteristics and effectiveness of intervention programmes that use a neuropsychological approach to target SCCs in cognitively unimpaired older people and that are tested in randomized controlled trials.

Methods

The search included a time-unlimited query of Scopus, PsycInfo and Medline, yielding 215 articles, of which only 7 met the inclusion/exclusion criteria.

Results

The number of intervention programmes was very limited (11 interventions), but diverse, with cognitive stimulation, phy

SUBMITTER: Perez-Blanco L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9321195 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature