Table 3 Influences for the memory clinic feedback model

Existing neuropsychology feedback models

Feedback is considered a standard component of neuropsychological evaluations and serves as a clinical intervention that includes: Sharing a diagnosis, psychoeducation, emotional support, and treatment planning

Carone et al. [8]

Carone et al. [9]

Carone [10]

Connery et al. [6]

Gass & Brown [11]

Gorske & Smith [12]

Postal & Armstrong [13]

Neuropsychology ethical and professional guidelines

1. Psychologists make an effort to explain assessment results to patients.

2. APA’s general ethical principles: Beneficence/Nonmaleficence, Fidelity and Responsibility, Integrity, Justice, Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity.

3. Psychologists maintain awareness of the potential negative impact and outcome of assessment measures on patients.

4. Neuropsychology training competencies: Professionalism, individual and cultural diversity, ethical/legal standards and policy, reflective practice/self-assessment/self-care, relationships, scientific knowledge and methods, and research/evaluation.

APA [3, 4]

Nelson et al. [31]

Patient-Clinician Communication Principles

Principles of transparency, full disclosure, and providing accurate and current information to the patient.

Ha & Longnecker [32]

Paget et al. [33]

SPIKES-D Model

Address patient emotions, summarize results, and strategize treatment plan.

Peixoto, Diniz, Godeiro [21]