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Computer-Based Cognitive Retraining for Adults with Chronic Acquired Brain Injury: A Pilot Study
Occupational Therapy in Health Care
  • Kitsum Li, Department of Occupational Therapy, Dominican University of California
  • Julie Robertson, Dominican University of California
  • Joshua Ramos, Dominican University of California
  • Stephanie Gella, Dominican University of California
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-9-2013
Disciplines
Department
Occupational Therapy
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.

PubMed ID
24102589
Citation Information
Kitsum Li, Julie Robertson, Joshua Ramos and Stephanie Gella. "Computer-Based Cognitive Retraining for Adults with Chronic Acquired Brain Injury: A Pilot Study" Occupational Therapy in Health Care Vol. 27 Iss. 4 (2013) p. 333 - 344 ISSN: 0738-0577
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/kitsum_li/46/