Computer-Based Cognitive Retraining for Adults with Chronic Acquired Brain Injury: A Pilot Study

Kitsum Li, Julie Robertson, Joshua Ramos, Stephanie Gella

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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 languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)333-344
Number of pages12
JournalOccupational Therapy in Health Care
Volume27
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 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

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