Lucas Driskell, PsyD
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2023
Impact and Implications of Neurocognitive Dysfunction in the Management of Ischemic Heart Failure
Tirziu D, Kołodziejczak M, Grubman D, Carrión C, Driskell L, Ahmad Y, Petrie M, Omerovic E, Redfors B, Fremes S, Browndyke J, Lansky A. Impact and Implications of Neurocognitive Dysfunction in the Management of Ischemic Heart Failure. Journal Of The Society For Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions 2023, 2: 101198. PMID: 39131066, PMCID: PMC11308118, DOI: 10.1016/j.jscai.2023.101198.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIschemic heart failureHeart failureNeurocognitive dysfunctionCognitive impairmentCoronary Artery Bypass GraftingArtery Bypass GraftingChronic cerebral hypoperfusionCoronary artery bypassPercutaneous coronary interventionPoor cognitive functionArtery bypassBypass GraftingCardiovascular outcomesCerebral hypoperfusionCoronary revascularizationCerebral hypoxiaCoronary interventionNeurologic injuryCardiac outputWorse outcomesBrain damageBrain injuryPatient outcomesInvasive approachPatient management
2021
What makes for a competitive fellowship candidate? A survey of clinical neuropsychology postdoctoral training directors
Driskell LD, Del Bene VA, Sperling SA. What makes for a competitive fellowship candidate? A survey of clinical neuropsychology postdoctoral training directors. The Clinical Neuropsychologist 2021, 36: 2041-2060. PMID: 34429020, DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2021.1967451.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdvocacy competencies.
Sperling S, Arredondo B, Bajo S, Driskell L. Advocacy competencies. 2021, 361-377. DOI: 10.1037/0000250-021.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
A Guide to Understanding the Benefits of a Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Treatment
Driskell LD, York MK, Heyn PC, Sanjak M, MacAdam C. A Guide to Understanding the Benefits of a Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Treatment. Archives Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation 2018, 100: 583-586. PMID: 30029769, DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.05.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA Review of the Use and Psychometric Properties of the Cognitive Log (Cog-Log) Amongst Adults With Acquired Brain Injury
Driskell LD, Lenox S, Galindo J. A Review of the Use and Psychometric Properties of the Cognitive Log (Cog-Log) Amongst Adults With Acquired Brain Injury. Rehabilitation Psychology 2018, 63: 324-325. PMID: 29878836, DOI: 10.1037/rep0000222.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Managing Sleep/Wake Cycles in Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Patients with TBI: A Team Based Approach
Dawson C, Tabio L, Driskell L, Thomas L, Mapa M. Managing Sleep/Wake Cycles in Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Patients with TBI: A Team Based Approach. Archives Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation 2017, 98: e80. DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2017.08.253.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Designing a Neuropsychological Battery
Golden C, Driskell L, Lashley L. Designing a Neuropsychological Battery. SpringerBriefs In Psychology 2016, 27-42. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-47033-7_3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchClinical Utility and Psychometric Properties of the Functional Assessment of Multiple Sclerosis for Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis
Smith EL, Driskell LD. Clinical Utility and Psychometric Properties of the Functional Assessment of Multiple Sclerosis for Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis. Rehabilitation Psychology 2016, 61: 218-219. PMID: 27196864, DOI: 10.1037/rep0000094.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchClinical Utility and Measurement Characteristics of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale for Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injury
Driskell LD, Starosta AJ, Brenner LA. Clinical Utility and Measurement Characteristics of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale for Individuals With Traumatic Brain Injury. Rehabilitation Psychology 2016, 61: 112-113. PMID: 26881310, DOI: 10.1037/rep0000079.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL DOMAINS: LANGUAGE AND APHASIAB-88The Relationship between Educational Level and the Boston Naming Test in Alzheimer's Patients
Driskell L, Pinjala M, Link J, Golden C. NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL DOMAINS: LANGUAGE AND APHASIAB-88The Relationship between Educational Level and the Boston Naming Test in Alzheimer's Patients. Archives Of Clinical Neuropsychology 2015, 30: 554-555. DOI: 10.1093/arclin/acv047.183.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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Lucas Driskell, PsyD, is a clinical neuropsychologist assistant professor of neurology at Yale School of Medicine.
In his clinical practice, Dr. Driskell specializes in neuropsychological evaluations, which involve assessing how well a person's brain is functioning, focusing on memory, problem-solving, and other cognitive abilities. Dr. Driskell works with patients who have conditions affecting the brain, such as stroke or progressive brain disorders like Alzheimer's disease.
Broadly, his research interests pertain to the relationship between brain and heart health. He is also involved in advancing education, training, and advocacy within the specialty of neuropsychology. He serves on several state, national, and international psychology and neuropsychology organizations. He was a cofounder of KnowNeuropsychology, an organization that serves as a platform for the international exchange of scientific knowledge and advancement of neuropsychology as a specialty via equitable access to education.
He completed his doctoral education at Nova Southeastern University (NSU), where he received the Student of the Year Award within the College of Psychology and was a finalist for NSU’s Student Life Achievement Award. He went on to complete his internship in neuropsychology and rehabilitation psychology at Baylor College of Medicine, followed by his two-year neuropsychology postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Neurology at the University of Virginia. In 2023, he was awarded the Distinguished Early Career Psychologist Award by the Connecticut Psychological Association.
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