John W. DenBoer
| John W. DenBoer | |
|---|---|
| Born | United States |
| 🏫 Education | University of Montana (Ph.D.) |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Known for | This Is Dementia (2019 film) |
| 🌐 Website | thisisdementia |
John W. DenBoer is an American sports psychologist and former clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in sports-related concussions[1] and dementia.[2][3][4][5][6] He is the subject of the documentary film This Is Dementia (2019).[7][8]
Education
DenBoer earned a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Montana. He went on to finish his postdoctoral training at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona.[9] He completed an internship at VA Boston Healthcare, and was an associate professor at Harvard University Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine.
Career and research
DenBoer has performed research on the detection of feigned cognitive impairment (malingering) in neuropsychological settings. A 2007 peer-reviewed paper co-authored with Stuart Hall examined how coached and uncoached simulators perform on standard tests and the Test of Memory Malingering (TOMM).[1] It was subsequently cited in Erdodi (2022) and other articles.[10][11]
He has also published various articles on neuropsychology[12] and sexuality, including a 2010 article in Sexuality and Disability on the role of clinical neuropsychology in understanding sexuality and disability.[3]
DenBoer has also worked in geriatric neuropsychology and has been active in public education efforts regarding dementia prevention and cognitive health.[7][8]
In 2017, DenBoer presented a TEDx talk titled "Disrupting Dementia".[13]
Documentary films
DenBoer co-created and is featured in This Is Dementia, a 2019 documentary about dementia. The film premiered in 2019 and was made available on Netflix.[7][14][15]
Selected publications
- DenBoer, John W.; Hall, Stuart (2007). "Neuropsychological Test Performance of Successful Brain Injury Simulators". The Clinical Neuropsychologist. 21 (6): 943–955. doi:10.1080/13854040601020783. PMID 17886152.
- DenBoer, John W.; Hough, Sigmund (2010). "The Role of Clinical Neuropsychology in the Study of Sexuality and Disability". Sexuality and Disability. 28 (3): 147–155. doi:10.1007/s11195-010-9163-7.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 DenBoer, John W.; Hall, Stuart (2007). "Neuropsychological Test Performance of Successful Brain Injury Simulators". The Clinical Neuropsychologist. 21 (6): 943–955. doi:10.1080/13854040601020783. PMID 17886152.
- ↑ DenBoer JW (2018). "Cognitive intervention for early stage dementia: Research and techniques". Appl Neuropsychol Adult. 25 (6): 562–571. doi:10.1080/23279095.2017.1330748. PMID 28880690.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 DenBoer, John W.; Hough, Sigmund (2010). "The Role of Clinical Neuropsychology in the Study of Sexuality and Disability". Sexuality and Disability. 28 (3): 147–155. doi:10.1007/s11195-010-9163-7.
- ↑ "From Clinic To Innovation: The Story Of Dr. John DenBoer And His Fight Against Cognitive Decline". Healthcare Business Today. May 23, 2025. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
- ↑ "Dr. John DenBoer On Rethinking Aging, Innovation, And How Families Can Shape What's Next". washingtonindependent.org. July 1, 2025. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
- ↑ Jefferson, Robin Seaton (April 9, 2019). "Neuropsychologist Says His Online University Trains Your Brain To Delay Dementia". Forbes. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Gander, Kashmira (May 1, 2019). "Netflix's 'This Is Dementia': Alzheimer's Scientist on What the Disease Is and How to Fight It". Newsweek. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Hamel, Chris (April 18, 2019). "Doctors and families are handling dementia all wrong, says this expert". MarketWatch. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
- ↑ Presswire, EIN (December 5, 2024). "Dr. John den Boer Embarks on a New Role". WJBF. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
- ↑ Erdodi, Laszlo A.; Racine, Caleb A. (2022). "Multivariate Models of Performance Validity: The Erdodi Index". Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. 37 (4): 927–946. doi:10.1093/arclin/acab079. PMC 10248314 Check
|pmc=value (help). PMID 34634030 Check|pmid=value (help). - ↑ Bigler, Erin D. (2012). "Symptom Validity Testing, Effort, and Neuropsychological Assessment". Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society. 18 (4): 632–640. doi:10.1017/S1355617712000537. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
- ↑ "The Clinical Neuropsychologist, Volume 21, Issue 6 (2007)". The Clinical Neuropsychologist. 21 (6). 2007. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Disrupting Dementia". TEDx Grand Canyon University. March 6, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
- ↑ Jefferson, Robin Seaton (April 9, 2019). "'This is Dementia' Documentary Premieres May 1 On Netflix". Forbes. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Documentary Premiere – This is Dementia". AZBio. April 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
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