2014
Reducing the Fear of Falling Through a Community Evidence-Based Intervention
Beauvais A, Beauvais J. Reducing the Fear of Falling Through a Community Evidence-Based Intervention. Home Healthcare Now 2014, 32: 98-105. PMID: 24492268, DOI: 10.1097/nhh.0000000000000017.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Relationship of Prospective Memory to Neuropsychological Function and Antiretroviral Adherence
Contardo C, Black AC, Beauvais J, Dieckhaus K, Rosen MI. Relationship of Prospective Memory to Neuropsychological Function and Antiretroviral Adherence. Archives Of Clinical Neuropsychology 2009, 24: 547-554. PMID: 19648150, PMCID: PMC2764502, DOI: 10.1093/arclin/acp046.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProspective memoryNeuropsychological screening testsExecutive functioningNeuropsychological measuresCognitive functioningNeuropsychological functionMemory functionRetrospective recallMemoryFactor analysisAntiretroviral adherenceFunctioningFuture timeRecallDistractionSubscalesParticipantsIntentionHIV-positive participantsScreening testPreliminary studyMeasuresPeopleVarianceAdherence
2005
The Effect of Alcohol on the Neuropsychological Functioning of Recently Abstinent Cocainedependent Subjects
Abi‐Saab D, Beauvais J, Mehm J, Brody M, Gottschalk C, Kosten TR. The Effect of Alcohol on the Neuropsychological Functioning of Recently Abstinent Cocainedependent Subjects. American Journal On Addictions 2005, 14: 166-178. PMID: 16019965, DOI: 10.1080/10550490590924854.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCocaine-dependent subjectsEffects of alcoholNeuropsychological functioningLess memory impairmentOverall neuropsychological functioningAlcohol disordersNeurotoxic effectsMultidrug usersEarly abstinenceMemory impairmentNeuropsychological impairmentNeuropsychological deficitsCocaine dependenceSimilar impairmentCocaine users
2004
Perfusion abnormalities and decision making in cocaine dependence
Tucker KA, Potenza MN, Beauvais JE, Browndyke JN, Gottschalk PC, Kosten TR. Perfusion abnormalities and decision making in cocaine dependence. Biological Psychiatry 2004, 56: 527-530. PMID: 15450790, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2004.06.031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIowa Gambling TaskFrontal gyrusCocaine-dependent patientsPoor decision-making abilitiesBetter IGT performanceCard selectionAbstinent cocaine-dependent patientsMiddle frontal gyrusMedial frontal gyrusSuperior frontal gyrusDecision-making abilityAnterior cingulate gyrusCognitive factorsGambling TaskResponse inhibitionCognitive functioningIGT performanceImpaired performanceIGT scoresSeverity of impairmentCingulate gyrusBrain regionsGyrusCocaine dependenceCocaine abusersExamining the Effect of Cerebral Perfusion Abnormality Magnitude on Cognitive Performance in Recently Abstinent Chronic Cocaine Abusers
Browndyke J, Tucker K, Woods S, Beauvais J, Cohen R, Gottschalk P, Kosten T. Examining the Effect of Cerebral Perfusion Abnormality Magnitude on Cognitive Performance in Recently Abstinent Chronic Cocaine Abusers. Journal Of Neuroimaging 2004, 14: 162-169. PMID: 15095563, DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6569.2004.tb00234.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultCerebral CortexCocaineCocaine-Related DisordersCognition DisordersFemaleHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedMaleNeuropsychological TestsPsychometricsReference ValuesRegional Blood FlowReproducibility of ResultsSubstance Withdrawal SyndromeTechnetium Tc 99m ExametazimeTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonConceptsCognitive performanceComplex attentionSubstance abuse populationNeuropsychological impairmentAbuse populationCocaine abusersNeuropsychological assessment batteryMotor speedAbstinent cocaine abusersExecutive functioningExecutive skillsNeuropsychological functioningStatistical parametric mapping techniquesNeuropsychological performanceAbuse sampleAssessment BatterySPECT data analysisCognitive deficitsAssessment measuresMotor performanceChronic cocaine abusersManual dexterityGroup comparisonsChronic cocaineMemory
2000
Cue‐dose Training with Monetary Reinforcement: Pilot Study of an Antiretroviral Adherence Intervention
Rigsby M, Rosen M, Beauvais J, Cramer J, Rainey P, O'Malley S, Dieckhaus K, Rounsaville B. Cue‐dose Training with Monetary Reinforcement: Pilot Study of an Antiretroviral Adherence Intervention. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2000, 15: 841-847. PMID: 11119180, PMCID: PMC1495713, DOI: 10.1046/j.1525-1497.2000.00127.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCue-dose trainingAntiretroviral therapy regimensTherapy regimensAdherence interventionsVeterans Affairs HIV clinicsBottle openingPilot studyActive training periodAntiretroviral Adherence InterventionClinical trial sitesNear-baseline levelsAfrican AmericansHistory of heroinTraining periodAntiretroviral therapyHIV clinicMedication takingAntiretroviral drugsClinical studiesPill bottlesCD groupTransient improvementSustained improvementControl groupCocaine use