Download or read book Training of Attention During the First Year After Acquired Brain Injury written by Aniko Bartfai and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background Attention deficits are common after an acquired brain injury (ABI). Attention can be trained with attention process training, APT, a golden standard for the chronic stage after ABI. However, most patients undergo rehabilitation within one-year post injury. Recommendations for early cognitive neurorehabilitation and specifically for attention training are inconclusive.Objectives Evaluate the efficacy of intensive attention training after ABI on attention and memory within 4-12 months post-injury in a randomized controlled trial (RCT).Method A group of patients (n=107) (78% stroke and 22% TBI) in interdisciplinary outpatient rehabilitation were randomized to either additional 20 hours of attention training with APT (n=56) or activity-based attention training (n=51). The following neuropsychological test were used Ruff 2&7(Ruff 2&7 Selective Attention Test), Digit Span , Letter-Number-Sequences and Block repetition (WAIS-IV), Rey auditory verbal learning task (RAVLT), the Color-word test (CWT) and the Trail Making Test (TMT) from Delis Kaplan Executive Function System (D-KEFS), Patients ratings were; Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Behavioral Assessment of the Dysexecutive Syndrome BADS) and The Cognitive Failures Questionnaire (CFQ). Assessments were administrated pre and post intervention and at 6 months follow-up.ResultsThe results indicate that the largest gains for both groups over time were within the area of psychomotor speed (CWT, TMT and Ruff 2&7 speed but not accuracy), but there were no significant differences between the treatment groups. Behavioral self-ratings (CFQ and BADS) also improved over time, but no differences were observed between the two treatment groups.ConclusionsNo significant differences in treatment effect were observed. One must consider the possibility that also the level of attention treatment in the control group was high, and that APT as add-on rendered little or no extra effect on treatment results.

Download or read book Memory and Attention Adaptation Training written by Robert Ferguson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021-04-02 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) may affect nearly half of all cancer survivors and can persist for years after completing cancer treatment. Memory and Attention Adaptation Training (MAAT) is a cognitive-behavioral therapy offering evidence-based, nonpharmacological treatment of this common survivorship condition. Organized into a session-by-session Clinician Manual and related Survivor Workbook, MAAT is conducted in eight treatment visits and has been demonstrated effective when delivered through telehealth technology, so survivors can readily fit MAAT into their busy lives. The MAAT Clinician Manual provides a clearly written summary of the scientific literature on CRCI and detailed guidance for each visit, including an agenda outline, in-depth discussion, and accompanying fidelity checklist in the appendix. Designed to be used in conjunction with the Survivor Workbook, the Clinician Manual also includes the full text of the workbook in a separate appendix, giving clinicians convenient one-volume access to the complete material.

Download or read book Evaluation of Attention Process Training III in Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury written by Caitlin Sears and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attention deficits are common following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Studies of rehabilitation of attention have identified factors that comprise successful treatment programs. To date, there have been no experimental studies to determine the effects of the most recent version of Attention Process Training (APT-3). This study aimed to assess treatment outcomes of APT-3 across levels of disability in individuals with TBI. Pre-experimental single subject A-B-A design. The participant completed two 60-minute sessions weekly for 7 weeks. Treatment sessions included specific attention exercises, training metacognitive strategies, and identifying and discussing functional goals. Progress was made in each domain of intervention. Treatment results were corroborated by notable gains in comprehensive standardized measures of attention as well as participation-level questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. These findings provide support for a combined compensatory-restorative model of cognitive rehabilitation.

Download or read book Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury written by Vicki Anderson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-02-04 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes multidisciplinary, integrative, and translational approaches to research and practice in pediatric traumatic brain injury.

Download or read book Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2012-01-28 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) may affect 10 million people worldwide. It is considered the "signature wound" of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. These injuries result from a bump or blow to the head, or from external forces that cause the brain to move within the head, such as whiplash or exposure to blasts. TBI can cause an array of physical and mental health concerns and is a growing problem, particularly among soldiers and veterans because of repeated exposure to violent environments. One form of treatment for TBI is cognitive rehabilitation therapy (CRT), a patient-specific, goal-oriented approach to help patients increase their ability to process and interpret information. The Department of Defense asked the IOM to conduct a study to determine the effectiveness of CRT for treatment of TBI.

Download or read book Optimizing Cognitive Rehabilitation written by McKay Moore Sohlberg and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2011-09-12 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is out of print. See Transforming Cognitive Rehabilitation, ISBN 978-1-4625-5087-6.

Download or read book Evaluation of Attention Training After Aquired Brain Injury written by Kristina Sargénius Landahl and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Attention Process Training APT 3 written by McKay Moore Sohlberg and published by . This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Cognitive Rehabilitation and Neuroimaging written by John DeLuca and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-10-05 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to educate readers regarding the efficacy of cognitive rehabilitation across a variety of neurological conditions, with specific emphasis on rehabilitation-related change detectable via neuroimaging. For ease of reference, this information is divided into separate chapters by neurological condition, since the nature of cognitive impairment and mechanism of rehabilitation may differ across populations. Also included are discussions of the use of neuroimaging in cognitive rehabilitation trials, rigorous design of cognitive rehabilitation trials to have greater scientific impact (e.g., obtaining Class I evidence), and future directions for the field. As such, the book is designed to be useful to both clinicians and researchers involved in the rehabilitation of such conditions so that they can make informed decisions regarding evidence-based treatment to deploy in clinical settings or to further study in research endeavors.

Download or read book The Efficacy of Cognitive Rehabilitation for Attention Deficits in Sustained Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke written by Rebeccah Anne Bernard and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study is a comprehensive meta-analytic evaluation of published studies of attention training for persons that have suffered from traumatic brain injury (TBI) or stroke. The included studies met criteria of quality established by Cicerone et al. (2000, 2005) and Rohling et al. (2009). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the published evidence regarding the efficacy of cognitive rehabilitation training (CRT) for attention deficits. In addition, the moderators, etiology and type of attention trained were evaluated. Analysis revealed a significant effect size of. 45 for treatment groups while the control groups yielded a small effect size of. 22. These analyses provide evidence that the CRT intervention did significantly improve attention performance over and above that which would be expected by the simple passage of time.

Download or read book Cognitive Neurorehabilitation written by Donald T. Stuss and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-05-06 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated new edition summarizes the latest developments in cognitive neuroscience related to rehabilitation, reviews the principles of successful interventions and synthesizes new findings about the rehabilitation of cognitive changes in a variety of populations. With greatly expanded sections on treatment and the role of imaging, it provides a comprehensive reference for those interested in the science, as well as including the most up-to-date information for the practicing clinician. It provides clear and practical guidance on cognitive rehabilitation's effectiveness, and the latest research and clinical directions.

Download or read book Neuropsychological Rehabilitation written by Barbara A. Wilson and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2017-06-20 with total page 627 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: E) Rehabilitation in mainland China -- f) Rehabilitation in Hong Kong -- g) Rehabilitation in Brazil -- h) Rehabilitation in Argentina -- i) Rehabilitation in South Africa -- j) Rehabilitation in Botswana -- SECTION SEVEN Evaluation and general conclusions -- 42 Outcome measures -- 43 Avoiding bias in evaluating rehabilitation -- 44 Challenges in the evaluation of neuropsychological rehabilitation effects -- 45 Summary and guidelines for neuropsychological rehabilitation -- Index

Download or read book The Multicontext Approach to Cognitive Rehabilitation written by Joan Toglia and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-14 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides practical information, tools and resources for implementation of the Multicontext Approach (MC) in cognitive rehabilitation. The Multicontext approach is uniquely designed to promote and enhance cognitive strategy use, self-awareness and self-monitoring skills across everyday activities in a way that maximizes functional outcomes for people with cognitive impairments due to acquired brain injury and other health conditions. Assembled by a leading worldwide expert in cognitive rehabilitation, this is the first comprehensive volume that integrates Multicontext treatment principles, evidence and guidelines all in one place and provides "how to" information to guide clinical practice and research. Organized into 3 sections, the first part provides foundational knowledge and clinical examples of the impact of cognitive impairments on functional performance and includes tools for observing, analyzing, and interpreting cognitive performance within daily life activities. The second part provides in-depth coverage of the Multicontext approach including theoretical concepts, strategies to address different cognitive performance problems, and detailed guidelines for using a structured metacognitive framework, guided learning techniques, and structuring treatment activities along a transfer continuum to optimize generalization or carryover of learning. The final part of the book provides additional clinical scenarios and case examples to illustrate how the Multicontext approach can be tailored to meet individual needs across a wide range of clinical problems and settings as well as within interprofessional teams. This landmark publication is an essential resource for occupational therapy practitioners, students, clinical neuropsychologists, researchers, and other healthcare professionals who work within the field of cognitive rehabilitation in inpatient, outpatient or community-based settings. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, this invaluable book features an extensive appendix with a full of a range of learning exercises and reflective activities, summaries, observational tools, training guides, clinical examples, treatment forms and worksheets that can be reproduced for clinical practice to enable readers to carry out these methods with their clients. Purchasers obtain access to a Web page where they can download and print reproducible materials from appendices.

Download or read book Evaluation of the Disability Determination Process for Traumatic Brain Injury in Veterans written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2019-05-20 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) provides disability compensation to veterans with a service-connected injury, and to receive disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a veteran must submit a claim or have a claim submitted on his or her behalf. Evaluation of the Disability Determination Process for Traumatic Brain Injury in Veterans reviews the process by which the VA assesses impairments resulting from traumatic brain injury for purposes of awarding disability compensation. This report also provides recommendations for legislative or administrative action for improving the adjudication of veterans' claims seeking entitlement to compensation for all impairments arising from a traumatic brain injury.

Download or read book The Neuropsychology of Attention written by Ronald A. Cohen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-12-11 with total page 992 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has been 15 years since the original publication of Neuropsychology of Attention. At the time of its publication, attention was a construct that had long been of theoretical interest in the field of psychology and was receiving increased research by cognitive scientists. Yet, attention was typically viewed as a nuisance variable; a factor that needed to be accounted for when assessing brain function, but of limited importance in its own right. There is a need for a new edition of this book within Neuropsychology to present an updated and integrated review of what is know about attention, the disorders that affect it, and approaches to its clinical assessment and treatment. Such a book will provide perspectives for experimental neuropsychological study of attention and also provide clinicians with insights on how to approach this neuropsychological domain.

Download or read book Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation written by Richard L. Harvey, MD and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2008-11-20 with total page 817 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Doody's Core Title 2012 Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation is the new gold standard comprehensive guide to the management of stroke patients. Beginning with detailed information on risk factors, epidemiology, prevention, and neurophysiology, the book details the acute and long-term treatment of all stroke-related impairments and complications. Additional sections discuss psychological issues, outcomes, community reintegration, and new research. Written by dozens of acknowledged leaders in the field, and containing hundreds of tables, graphs, and photographic images, Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation features: The first full-length discussion of the most commonly-encountered component of neurorehabilitation Multi-specialty coverage of issues in rehabilitation, neurology, PT, OT, speech therapy, and nursing Focus on therapeutic management of stroke related impairments and complications An international perspective from dozens of foremost authorities on stroke Cutting edge, practical information on new developments and research trends Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation is a valuable reference for clinicians and academics in rehabilitation and neurology, and professionals in all disciplines who serve the needs of stroke survivors.

Download or read book Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation written by Mark Ylvisaker and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation: Children and Adolescents provides rehabilitation professionals in all areas of rehabilitation with a comprehensive, interdisciplinary framework for treatment of brain-injured children and adolescents. The book begins with an explanation of the pathophysiology of closed head injury and its typical consequences, leads the reader through various clinical intervention and therapeutic techniques, and concludes with guidelines for re-integrating the child into school, family, and work communities. Drawing upon the authors' backgrounds in speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and neurology, the book presents a thorough discussion of all areas of head injury rehabilitation.