Innovations in Neuropsychology: Future Applications in Neurosurgical Patient Care

• Published in: World neurosurgery Vol. 170; pp. 286 - 295
• Main Authors: McLean, Erin, Cornwell, Melinda A., Bender, H. Allison, Sacks-Zimmerman, Amanda, Mandelbaum, Sarah, Koay, Jun Min, Raja, Noreen, Kohn, Aviva, Meli, Gabrielle, Spat-Lemus, Jessica
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01-02-2023
• Subjects: Computerized assessment; Computerized cognitive rehabilitation; Computers; Humans; Innovation; Neuropsychology; Neuropsychology - history; Neurosurgical Procedures; Patient Care; Virtual reality; sEEG; EEG; BCI; Innovation; CCR; DES; DCS; Computerized cognitive rehabilitation; ECoG; Virtual reality; Neuropsychology; VR; Computerized assessment
• ISSN: 1878-8750; 1878-8769
• DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.09.103

Over the last century, collaboration between clinical neuropsychologists and neurosurgeons has advanced the state of the science in both disciplines. These advances have provided the field of neuropsychology with many opportunities for innovation in the care of patients prior to, during, and following neurosurgical intervention. Beyond giving a general overview of how present-day advances in technology are being applied in the practice of neuropsychology within a neurological surgery department, this article outlines new developments that are currently unfolding. Improvements in remote platform, computer interface, “real-time” analytics, mobile devices, and immersive virtual reality have the capacity to increase the customization, precision, and accessibility of neuropsychological services. In doing so, such innovations have the potential to improve outcomes and ameliorate health care disparities.