Computer‐assisted cognitive rehabilitation for adults with traumatic brain damage: Four case studies

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to investigate the value of computer‐assisted activities for four individuals with brain damage. Individuals were trained in cognitive functions in their homes to compensate for cognitive impairment, assisted in work activities and helped in leisure time occupations. The four people received individually adapted computers and peripheral equipment, and the environment was changed to accommodate their needs. Each person received guidance and instruction from an occupational therapist once or twice a week for 12–18 weeks. The goals for each person were achieved according to evaluation with Goal Attainment Scaling.

Client-centred goal setting in the rehabilitation of community dwelling clients with acquired brain injury

“…Summary of goal setting approaches used in published studies Formal Goal Setting Approaches n=73 (77%) Studies where approach is described Studies where approach is evaluated GAS (n= 31) A framework for documenting individualised goals in quantifiable manner. It is a five-point scale where the expected outcome is projected and levels of goal attainment are stated objectively (Malec, 1999) Smigielski , Malec, Thompson, & DePompolo, 1992;Larsson, Nyström, Vikström, Walfridsson, & Söderback, 1995;Malec, 1999;Malec, 2001;Dahlberg et al, 2007;Mastos, Miller, Eliasson, & Imms, 2007;Turner-Stokes & Ashford, 2007;Bovend' Eerdt, Botell, & Wade, 2009;Fietzek et al, 2009;Turner-Stokes, Williams, & Johnson, 2009;Bovend'Eerdt, Dawes, Sackley, Izadi, & Wade, 2010;Braden et al, 2010;Rasquin et al, 2010;Turner-Stokes & Williams, 2010;Borg et al, 2011;Ertzgaard, Ward, Wissel, & Borg, 2011;Graven et al, 2011;de Kloet, Berger, Verhoeven, Van Stein Callenfels, & Vliet Vlieland, 2012;Grant, Ponsford, & Bennett, 2012;De Joode, Van Heugten, Verhey, & Van Boxtel, 2013;Brands, Bouwens, Gregório, Stapert, & van Heugten, 2013;Sunnerhagen & Francisco, 2013;Bender, Bauch, & Grill, 2014 (n=24) Zweber & Malec, 1990;Malec et al, 1991;Joyce et al, 1994;Bouwens et al, 2009;McPherson et al, 2009;Hale, 2010;Bergquist et al, 2012…”