Technological aids for the rehabilitation of memory and executive functioning in children and adolescents with acquired brain injury

Linden, Mark; Hawley, Carol; Blackwood, Bronagh; Evans, Jonathan P; Anderson, Vicki

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd011020

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“…Studies highlighted a need for development and research of clinical practice guidelines. 39,40 Taken together, these studies provide preliminary support for the social validity of JIT strategies with individuals with memory impairment resulting from ABI. 45 Use of JIT supports provided via commercially available technology may increase independence with completion of activities of daily living and enhance employment skills for this clinical population.…”

Section: The Application Of Just-in-time Supports With Acquired Condimentioning

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Repurposing Consumer Products as a Gateway to Just-in-Time Communication

O’Brien

Schlosser

et al. 2017

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The rich feature set and flexibility of mobile technology offers a host of novel opportunities to provide specific and timely supports to individuals with communication and memory disorders. These “just-in-time” (JIT) supports can be used as prompts, reminders, rewards, strategies to increase independence, and expressive language supports for children and adults with communication and memory disorders. The purpose of this article is to examine current research on, and propose future directions for, repurposing consumer products to enhance JIT communication within the field of augmentative and alternative communication. Initially, a brief history of JIT supports will be reviewed, including a timeline and history of JIT-enabling technology. Next, the taxonomy of JIT supports will be applied to current research in both individuals with autism spectrum disorder and individuals with acquired communication disorders (e.g., acquired brain injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) to illustrate current clinical implications and evaluate current limitations of JIT supports. Finally, future directions for research and expanded use of consumer products to provide JIT supports will be discussed.

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Section: The Application Of Just-in-time Supports With Acquired Condimentioning

confidence: 62%

Repurposing Consumer Products as a Gateway to Just-in-Time Communication

O’Brien

Schlosser

et al. 2017

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“…So far, the majority of studies are feasibility or pilot studies with small-medium sample size and are very heterogeneous in terms of intensity and duration of treatment (Burdea et al, 2015;Espay et al, 2016;Dodakian et al, 2017). For this reason, in the light of this ongoing deep transformation of health care, it is of great relevance the effort to harmonize intervention protocols and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are strongly needed to demonstrate the effectiveness of these home-based technology-enhanced treatment protocols with respect to the gold-standard, named the usual face-to-face care (Linden et al, 2016;Fetta et al, 2017;Topol, 2019).…”

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Effectiveness of an Innovative Cognitive Treatment and Telerehabilitation on Subjects With Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Multicenter, Randomized, Active-Controlled Study

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Gobbi

Baglio

et al. 2020

Front. Aging Neurosci.

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Background In recent years, the potential usefulness of cognitive training procedures in normal aging and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have received increased attention. Objective The main aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the face-to-face cognitive virtual reality rehabilitation system (VRRS) and to compare it to that of face-to-face cognitive treatment as usual for individuals with MCI. Moreover, we assessed the possibility of prolonging the effects of treatment with a telerehabilitation system. Methods A total of 49 subjects with MCI were assigned to 1 of 3 study groups in a randomized controlled trial design: (a) those who received face-to-face cognitive VRRS (12 sessions of individualized cognitive rehabilitation over 4 weeks) followed by telerehabilitation (36 sessions of home-based cognitive VRRS training, three sessions for week); (b) those who received face-to-face cognitive VRRS followed by at-home unstructured cognitive stimulation (36 sessions of home-based unstructured cognitive stimulation, three sessions for week); and (c) those who received face-to-face cognitive treatment as usual (12 sessions of face-to-face cognitive treatment as usual). Results An improvement in memory, language and visuo-constructional abilities was observed after the end of face-to-face VRRS treatment compared to face-to-face treatment as usual. The application of home-based cognitive VRRS telerehabilitation seems to induce more maintenance of the obtained gains than home-based unstructured stimulation. Discussion The present study provides preliminary evidence in support of individualized VRRS treatment and telerehabilitation delivery for cognitive rehabilitation and should pave the way for future studies aiming at identifying optimal cognitive treatment protocols in subjects with MCI. Clinical Trial Registration www.ClinicalTrials.gov , identifier NCT03486704.

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“…According to the Pew Research Center, 15 85% of adults in the US ages 35 years and older use the internet or have a smartphone, and the rate among adults ages 18–34 years is 99%; these figures suggest that web-based interventions are accessible to a wide range of families. Despite the potential advantages of web-based interventions and relative ease of access, a recent Cochrane Review 16 found just four web/technology-based interventions for children, adolescents, and families impacted by pediatric brain injury.…”

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