Table 1 Overview of inclusion and exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria patient | Inclusion criteria significant other | Exclusion criteria |
|---|---|---|
Presence of social cognitive impairments, (i.e. impairments in emotion recognition, ToM, or behaviour > 1 of 4 tests indicative and/or > 1 of the (sub)scales of relevant questionnaires indicative) judged by a neuropsychologist | Preferably a life partner, if a life partner is not available, a family member or close friend | Serious neurodegenerative or psychiatric conditions (including addiction) interfering with treatment |
Presence of a neurological disorder (Stroke, brain tumour, MS, Parkinson’s disease, or other) | Chosen by patient | Incapacity to make informed choices, to be judged by the neuropsychologist and/or neurologist |
Chronic state; - 6Â months post-acute injuries - Relatively stable medical condition for slow progressive conditions Judged by treating medical or psychological specialist | Â | Serious cognitive disorders (aphasia, neglect, amnesia, disorders in visuoperception) and/or serious behavioural problems (aggression, apathy) interfering with treatment, to be judged by a neuropsychologist |
Age between 18 and 75 | Age > 18 | Serious (other) medical conditions or physical inability hindering patients from coming to the hospital/rehabilitation centre |
| Â | Â | Not being available of a significant other (life partner, family member, close friend) who can fill out the proxy questionnaires |
| Â | Â | Not permitting to send important/unexpected findings to the general practitioner |
| Â | Â | Not able to speak and understand the Dutch language |