Evidence-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation: Updated Review of the Literature From 2003 Through 2008

A comparative clinical study of the effectiveness of computer cognitive training in patients with post-stroke cognitive impairments without dementia

“…This can become the subject of a future investigation. Improvements on cognitive scales did not influence the patients' functional states, as shown in most of the studies targeted towards the evaluation of cognitive training (Zucchella et al, 2014;Cicerone et al, 2011). This result can be explained by the short period of observation.…”

“…At present, cognitive rehabilitation is recommended as standard practice for left visual neglect, aphasia, and apraxia in patients after stroke (Cicerone et al, 2011). Also, Xu, Ren, Prakash, Vijayadas, & Kumar (2013) suggest that there is sufficient evidence to support the conclusion that cognitive therapies are effective treatments for attention-related and visual perceptual problems in post-stroke patients.…”

Methylphenidate and Memory and Attention Adaptation Training for Persistent Cognitive Symptoms after Traumatic Brain Injury: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial

“…Working and episodic memory, attention, speed of information processing, and aspects of executive functioning are among the most common post-traumatic cognitive impairments, and are typical targets of rehabilitative efforts (Cappa et al, 2005;Cicerone et al, 2011). Treatment of cognitive complaints and deficits in individuals with TBI has taken the form of either cognitive rehabilitation or pharmacologic augmentation.…”

“…Many such approaches incorporate "metacognitive training" using cognitive domain-specific compensatory techniques and evidence-based remediation techniques (where available) in order to develop strategies to improve performance and generalization of skills to daily tasks. Such metacognitive approaches can include training in cognitive strategy use, self-monitoring, self-regulation, and therapist feedback (Cicerone et al, 2011). Systematic reviews and meta-analyses have suggested that the evidence for the efficacy of such interventions is sufficiently strong to rise to the level of a practice guideline for treatment of cognitive deficits after TBI, and that inclusion of metacognitive training strategies is likely to be more effective than direct attention training alone (Cicerone et al, 2011).…”

Review: Managing posttraumatic stress disorder in combat veterans with comorbid traumatic brain injury

“…Cognitive rehabilitation is the term for therapy intended to improve functioning in one or more of the following areas: attention, vision and visuospatial functioning, language and communication skills, memory, or executive function [147]. These rehabilitative efforts are effective for moderate TBI [148].…”