Educational
Papers
The following Education Papers by the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) provide didactic information on several topics of interest to neuropsychologists. The topics for these papers were initially suggested by the NAN Board of Directors, members of the NAN Policy and Planning Committee, or individual Academy members. The Policy and Planning Committee facilitated the process of writing, editing, and obtaining outside peer reviews. The NAN Board of Directors approved the final paper. Note that most of the Education Papers were first published in the Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology.
Linking Patient-Centered Outcomes to Neuropsychological Practice: A Conceptual Framework and Opportunities for Research
In the current healthcare climate, reimbursement for services is increasingly linked to the ability to demonstrate beneficial patient outcomes. Neuropsychology faces some unique challenges in outcomes research, namely, that neuropsychologists often do not follow patients over time and the effect of neuropsychological services on patient outcomes may not be fully realized until under another provider’s care. Yet there is an urgent need for empirical evidence linking neuropsychological practice to positive patient outcomes. To provide a framework for this research, we define a core set of patient-centered outcomes and neuropsychological processes that apply across practice settings and patient populations. Within each area, we review the available existing literature on neuropsychological outcomes, identifying substantial gaps in the literature for future research. This work will be critical for the field to demonstrate the benefit of neuropsychological services, to continue to advocate effectively for reimbursement, and to ensure high-quality patient care. READ MORE
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Position Papers
The following Position Papers by the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) capture the consensus opinion for various important issues that affect our profession. The topics for these papers were initially suggested by the NAN Board of Directors, members of the NAN Policy and Planning Committee, or individual Academy members. The Policy and Planning Committee facilitated the process of writing, editing, and facilitating outside peer reviews. The NAN Board of Directors approved the final paper. Note that most of the Position Papers were first published in the Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology.