Blar i Department of Biological and Medical Psychology på forfatter "McKay, James R."
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Assessment of executive function in patients with substance use disorder: A comparison of inventory- and performance-based assessment
Hagen, Egon; Erga, Aleksander Hagen; Hagen, Katrin Pedersen; Nesvåg, Sverre; McKay, James R.; Lundervold, Astri; Walderhaug, Espen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-07)Introduction Chronic polysubstance abuse (SUD) is associated with neurophysiological and neuroanatomical changes. Neurocognitive impairment tends to affect quality of life, occupational functioning, and the ability to ... -
One-year abstinence improves ADHD symptoms among patients with polysubstance use disorder
Hagen, Egon; Erga, Aleksander Hagen; Nesvåg, Sverre; McKay, James R.; Lundervold, Astri; Walderhaug, Espen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-12)Introduction Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common comorbid disorder in patients suffering from substance use disorder (SUD). Individuals with co-occurring SUD and ADHD are more likely than SUD patients ... -
One-year sobriety improves satisfaction with life, executive functions and psychological distress among patients with polysubstance use disorder
Hagen, Egon; Erga, Aleksander Hagen; Hagen, Katrin Pedersen; Nesvåg, Sverre; McKay, James R.; Astri, Lundervold; Walderhaug, Espen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-05)Introduction: Polysubstance use disorder is prevalent in treatment-seeking patients with substance use disorder (SUD), with a higher risk of developing comorbid psychiatric symptoms, more pervasive deficits in cognitive ... -
Persistent sleep problems among people in recovery from substance use disorders: a mixed methods study
Erga, Aleksander Hagen; Nesvåg, Sverre Martin; Dahlberg, Ingrid Elin; McKay, James R. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background The aims of this study are to examine the one-year trajectory of sleep problems, identify clinical correlates, and describe subjective experiences related to persistent sleep problems during recovery from ...