As a neuropsychological university outpatient clinic, we aim to improve existing therapy methods and develop new treatment options. Our range of treatments is based on our main areas of research and teaching – in close cooperation with AE18 – Clinical Neuropsychology and Psychotherapy at Bielefeld University. Patients can participate in current therapy studies.
NeuroPABi staff are involved in various practice-oriented modules of the "Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy" Master's degree course at Bielefeld University.
In our outpatient clinic, students are involved in the diagnosis and treatment of children and adults with brain-organ-related disorders of experience and behavior as part of their professional qualification (BQT-III). They are continuously supervised by trained therapists.
Office Hours for BQT Students
Wedsdays from 09:00 - 10:00
Thursdays from 15:00 - 16:00
Room 4.112
Many people have psychological problems after a stroke: one in three people develop depression, one in four an anxiety disorder. Only a small proportion of these receive treatment.
In a study with the University Hospital OWL (Klinikum Lippe), we are investigating how depression develops after a stroke, particularly in connection with the social environment. Another study at the University Hospitals of Düsseldorf and Heidelberg and the University of Kassel is looking at protective and psychodynamic influences. Both studies look at how self-image influences mental health after a stroke.
In our therapy research, we want to make psychotherapeutic help as easily accessible as possible for people who have had a stroke. In doing so, we pay attention to cognitive, linguistic, motor and content-related difficulties that can occur during therapy after a brain injury. You can find more information in our Flyer.
Psychological, psychotherapeutic and social treatment approaches are becoming increasingly important in the treatment of mild to moderate neurodegenerative dementia. Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST), developed in England, is considered one of the best-researched psychological treatment approaches and is recommended in Germany in the current S3 guideline on dementia as a group therapy for mild to moderate dementia. A pilot study by our working group confirmed the effectiveness of a culturally adapted version of STS in Germany. Nevertheless, this therapy is rarely offered in this country. Together with our cooperation partners, we are currently investigating how barriers to the implementation of STS in outpatient care can be broken down. You can find more information in our Flyer.
Neurofeedback is a method based on the combination of neuronal activity and reinforcement learning. Electrical potentials are recorded on the surface of the head and continuously divided into so-called “frequency bands” using frequency analysis. EEG research has shown that when attention is high, long-wave (theta) frequency bands decrease and short-wave (beta) frequency bands increase. People with attention disorders can train this. While working on a screen task that resembles a computer game, they receive feedback. Everything runs smoothly as long as the frequency bands are in the desired ratio, otherwise it falters or slows down.
In cooperation with the University of Marburg, we are developing this method further in the direction of personalized neurofeedback. The individual limits of the frequency bands are determined for each person in a preliminary examination and an individual optimum value is determined. In a follow-up examination, we check whether the ratio of the frequency bands has changed permanently as a result of the training and whether this is also associated with improvements in ADHD symptoms.
This project also includes the comparison of different examination methods for ADHD symptoms: tests, self-assessment questionnaires or assessments by caregivers. If we have exact measuring instruments, we can demonstrate training-related improvements not only on the PC, but also in everyday life. You can find more information about our neurofeedback intensive training in our Flyer.
Visual exploration has been scientifically proven as a therapy for neglect. As part of a research project, we offer a special form of therapy in cooperation with the University of Tübingen: NEGAMI® training.
This is a computer application that uses “augmented reality”. We are researching its effectiveness in a two-week intensive training course with neuropsychological examinations. Initial clinical studies are already showing better results than with standard therapy - even without computer skills and with a high fun factor. You can find more information in our Flyer.