Cognitive Rehabilitation After Traumatic Brain Injury

Abstract

Nearly 1.7 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. These injuries can result in physical, emotional, and cognitive consequences. While many individuals receive cognitive rehabilitation from occupational therapists (OTs), the interdisciplinary nature of TBI research makes it difficult to remain up-to-date on relevant findings. We conducted a literature review to identify and summarize interdisciplinary evidence-based practice targeting cognitive rehabilitation for civilian adults with TBI. Our review summarizes TBI background, and our cognitive remediation section focuses on the findings from 37 recent (since 2006) empirical articles directly related to cognitive rehabilitation for individuals (i.e., excluding special populations such as veterans or athletes). This manuscript is offered as a tool for OTs engaged in cognitive rehabilitation and as a means to highlight arenas where more empirical, interdisciplinary research is needed.

First steps in designing an all-in-one ICT-based device for persons with cognitive impairment: evaluation of the first mock-up

“…The SALIG device had several new functionalities compared to Google Calendar such as voice message, a function for the confirmation of important tasks and if the tasks are not confirmed an SMS will be sent to SOs or FCs. In line with previous studies [ 4 , 32 ], the participants requested a function to confirm important activities since persons with cognitive impairment might have difficulties in recalling if activities had been carried out. There are few ATs on the market that incorporate such a function.…”

Feasibility of an Intervention for Patients with Cognitive Impairment Using an Interactive Digital Calendar with Mobile Phone Reminders (RemindMe) to Improve the Performance of Activities in Everyday Life

“…Cognitive impairment (CI) due to stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or another neurological disease can result in difficulties for people to take the initiative and to plan, structure, and organize everyday life as well as to remember to carry out planned activities [1,2]. This can result in an experience for patients of lacking control over everyday life or a sense of being dependent on family and friends, and this can have an impact on their perceived quality of life [1,3].…”

The Lived Experience of Individuals with Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury: An Adapted Group Yoga Intervention

“…Many individuals with TBI report experiencing cognitive impairments in addition to poor physical health in the first year post-injury, which affect social integration and ability to work [3,4]. The effects of a chronic TBI negatively influence engagement in daily life occupations, or purposeful activities valued by the individual, including social interactions and participation in community life [3,[5][6][7][8][9]. Due to the long-term negative effects of TBI, it is imperative to explore rehabilitation options for individuals beyond the acute TBI recovery phase, in order to promote success in daily life post-injury [3,6].…”