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The present review discusses the current state of research on the clinical
neuropsychology of prospective memory in Parkinson's disease. To do so the paper
is divided in two sections. In the first section, we briefly outline key features
of the (partly implicit) rationale underlying the available literature on the
clinical neuropsychology of prospective memory. Here, we present a conceptual
model that guides our approach to the clinical neuropsychology of prospective
memory in general and to the effects of Parkinson's disease on prospective memory
in particular. In the second section, we use this model to guide our review of
the available literature and suggest some open issues and future directions
motivated by previous findings and the proposed conceptual model. The review
suggests that certain phases of the prospective memory process (intention
formation und initiation) are particularly impaired by Parkinson's disease. In
addition, it is argued that prospective memory may be preserved when tasks
involve specific features (e.g., focal cues) that reduce the need for strategic
monitoring processes. In terms of suggestions for future directions, it is noted
that intervention studies are needed which target the specific phases of the
prospective memory process that are impaired in Parkinson's disease, such as
planning interventions. Moreover, it is proposed that prospective memory deficits
in Parkinson's disease should be explored in the context of a general impairment
in the ability to form an intention and plan or coordinate an appropriate series of actions.
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