Abstract
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a computer-based cognitive retraining (CBCR) program on improving memory and attention deficits in individuals with a chronic acquired brain injury (ABI). Twelve adults with a chronic ABI demonstrating deficits in memory and attention were recruited from a convenience sample from the community. Using a quasi-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design, a significant improvement was found in both memory and attention scores postintervention using the cognitive screening tool. This study supported the effectiveness of CBCR programs in improving cognitive deficits in memory and attention in individuals with chronic ABI. Further research is recommended to validate these findings with a larger ABI population and to investigate transfer to improvement in occupational performance that supports daily living skills.
Original language | American English |
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Pages (from-to) | 333-344 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Occupational Therapy in Health Care |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2013 |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Occupational Therapy
Keywords
- Attention
- cerebrovascular accident
- cognitive rehabilitation
- computer-based intervention
- memory
- stroke
- traumatic brain injury
- Stroke
- Traumatic brain injury
- Memory
- Cognitive rehabilitation
- Cerebrovascular accident
- Computer-based intervention
Disciplines
- Occupational Therapy