Improving Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children with Congenital Heart Disease: An Intervention Study

Abstract

Neurodevelopmental (ND) disabilities, particularly executive function impairments, are currently the most prevalent, and arguably the most distressing, long-term morbidity in the burgeoning population with congenital heart disease (CHD). Deficits in executive function pose serious threats to the educational achievement and consequent future employability, insurability and quality of life of millions of children with CHD. These adverse sequelae carry profound clinical and financial implications. While accumulating evidence exists on the deficits of patients with CHD, research evaluating effective therapeutic strategies is notably absent. The Cogmed intervention has been shown to improve executive function in several pediatric populations, but has not been studied in the CHD population.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2017
Accession Number
AD1046540

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  • Jane W. Newburger

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  • Biomedical

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  • Cardiovascular Surgery
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  • Heart Diseases
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