FIND A SELECTIVE REVIEW IN YOUR AREA (W1_L1_B1) by Dr Ben Harkin https://padlet.com/b_harkin/31uf0i80oth8kc1b Find a Selective Review (or Meta-Analysis) in your (or similar) Topic Area. Post the Title, Abstract and a couple of sentences to say how it relates to your topic area. I have already provided an example on OCD below. Just click below to open a text box. en-us 2020-08-26 10:12:11 UTC 2020-10-09 15:57:28 UTC hello@padlet.com The role of working memory in compulsive checking and OCD: A systematic classification of 58 experimental findings. b_harkin https://padlet.com/b_harkin/31uf0i80oth8kc1b/wish/699501779 Clinical Psychology Review
Harkin, B., & Kessler, K. (2011)

Despite the large body of research regarding the role of memory in OCD, the results are described as mixed at best (Hermans et al., 2008). For example, inconsistent findings have been reported with respect to basic capacity, intact verbal, and generally affected visuospatial memory. We suggest that this is due to the traditional pursuit of OCD memory impairment as one of the general capacity and/or domain specificity (visuospatial vs. verbal). In contrast, we conclude from our experiments (i.e., Harkin & Kessler, 2009, 2011; Harkin, Rutherford, & Kessler, 2011) and recent literature (e.g., Greisberg & McKay, 2003) that OCD memory impairment is secondary to executive dysfunction, and more specifically we identify three common factors (EBL: Executive-functioning efficiency, Binding complexity, and memory Load) that we generalize to 58 experimental findings from 46 OCD memory studies. As a result we explain otherwise inconsistent research – e.g., intact vs. deficient verbal memory – that are difficult to reconcile within a capacity or domain specific perspective. We conclude by discussing the relationship between our account and others', which in most cases is complementary rather than contradictory.

In my research I am interested in looking at which specific factors influence memory performance in those with OCD. 

I did a google search using some general terms in this area and I knew one of the authors names, so I used that in the search as well. ]]> 2020-08-26 10:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/b_harkin/31uf0i80oth8kc1b/wish/699501779 Psychosocial interventions for addiction-affected families in Low and Middle Income Countries: A systematic review https://padlet.com/b_harkin/31uf0i80oth8kc1b/wish/765683666
Rane, A., Church, S., Bhatia, U., et al. (2017)


Methods

A systematic review with a detailed search strategy focussing on psychosocial interventions directed towards people affected by addiction without any gender, year or language specifications was conducted. Identified titles and abstracts were screened; where needed full papers retrieved, and then independently reviewed. Data was extracted based on the aims of the study, to describe the modalities, acceptability, feasibility and effectiveness of the interventions.


Results

Four papers met our selection criteria. They were published between 2003 and 2014; the total sample size was 137 participants, and two studies were from Mexico and one each from Vietnam and Malaysia. The predominantly female participants comprised of parents, spouses and siblings. The common components of all the interventions included providing information regarding addiction, teaching coping skills, and providing support. Though preliminary these small studies suggests a positive effect on affected family members (AFM). There was lowering of psychological and physical distress, along with a better understanding of addictive behaviour. The interventions led to better coping; with improvements in self-esteem and assertive behaviour. The interventions, mostly delivered in group settings, were largely acceptable.


Conclusions

The limited evidence does suggest positive benefits to AFMs. The scope of research needs to be extended to other addictions, and family members other than spouse and female relatives. Indigenous and locally adapted interventions are needed to address this issue keeping in mind the limited resources of LMIC. This is a field indeed in its infancy and this under recognised and under-served group needs urgent attention of researchers and policy makers.

]]> 2020-09-21 18:59:11 UTC https://padlet.com/b_harkin/31uf0i80oth8kc1b/wish/765683666 Mechanisms underlying embodiment, disembodiment and loss of embodiment https://padlet.com/b_harkin/31uf0i80oth8kc1b/wish/817175382 Neuroscience and Behavioural Reviews

Giummarra, MJ  ; Gibson, SJ ; Georgiou-Karistianis, N  ; Bradshaw, JL 

Bodily experience is a complex, mostly unconscious, process that requires the integration of multiple sensory inputs. This paper reviews the sensory systems involved in internal representations of the body-primarily the proprioceptive, motor, vestibular, and visual systems. Various neurological disorders are defined by aberrations in bodily experience-including the perceptual ablation or disembodiment of body parts, "filling in" of amputated body parts, or reduplication of body parts. These perceptual aberrations are discussed and their implications for the central and peripheral systems involved in updating and retrieving internal representations of the body are highlighted. Bodily perception and egocentric frames of reference can be experimentally manipulated through visual capture (e.g., using rubber limbs), functional adaptation and embodiment of tools and prostheses, and changes in afferent sensory feedback (e.g., through stimulation of muscle spindles). These perceptual illusions are described, and discussed for their implications for the mechanisms underlying bodily perception.

In my research I'm looking at the pathways of embodiment with prosthetics.

I did a search on WebofScience with the terms "embodiment AND prosth* AND review"]]> 2020-10-09 15:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/b_harkin/31uf0i80oth8kc1b/wish/817175382