Current directions in computer-assisted cognitive rehabilitation

Gontkovsky, Samuel T.; McDonald, Nicholas B.; Clark, P.G.; Ruwe, W.D.

doi:10.3233/nre-2002-17304

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“…Stroke also causes trouble with spatial recognition, and adjustment of movement 1 ) . Stroke can result in various problems when performing activities of daily life, such as eating, clothing, bathing and moving, eventually leading to partial or complete dependency 2 , 3 ) . Stroke limits body function, and its effects vary depending on the location of the affected area and the level of injury sustained, and it often induces other disorders involving cognition, visual perception, sensation, and linguistic abilities 4 ) .…”

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“…There are many methods of treatment for increase of cognitive functions, such as music therapy, reminiscence therapy, methods for compensating cognitive functions such as memory assistants, methods for improving memory capability using picture cards or family photos, methods for inducing improvement in learning ability through virtual reality for people with memory damage, and computer assisted cognitive rehabilitation (CACR) 2 ) .…”

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Effects of computer assisted cognitive rehabilitation on brain wave, memory and attention of stroke patients: a randomized control trial

2015

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[Purpose] This study investigated brain wave, memory and attention changes in adult stroke patients using computer assisted cognitive rehabilitation (CACR). [Subjects] Twenty-five stroke patients were randomly allocated to either the CACR group (n=12) or the control group (n=13). [Methods] Two expert therapists provided the CACR group and the control group with traditional rehabilitation therapy in 30-minute sessions, semi-weekly, for 6 weeks. CACR was provided only to the CACR group. The control group received traditional rehabilitation therapy only. Before and after the 6 weeks of intervention, electroencephalography (EEG) and a computerized neurocognitive function test (CNT) were performed, and the results were analyzed. [Results] After the intervention, the CACR group showed significant differences in the frontal lobe (Fp1, Fp2, and F4) and in the parietal lobe (P3 and P4), and also showed significant differences in CNT memory (DST and VST forward/backward test) and attention (VCPT correct responses), but no notable changes were observed in the control group. [Conclusion] These results suggest that CACR is feasible and suitable for individuals with stroke. Detailed and diverse investigations should be performed considering the numbers and characteristics of subjects, and the limitations affecting the CACR training period.

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Effects of computer assisted cognitive rehabilitation on brain wave, memory and attention of stroke patients: a randomized control trial

2015

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“…Restorative exercises addressed attention, memory, problem solving, and reasoning and included attention process training (Sohlberg, McLaughlin, Pavese, Heidrich, & Posner, 2000), workbook activities (Tompkins, 1995), and computer-assisted cognitive retraining software (Chen, Thomas, Glueckauf, & Bracy, 1997;Gontkovsky, McDonald, Clark, & Ruwe, 2002). Patients received 30-60 minutes of treatment 5 days a week for the total length of stay.…”

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Increasing Stroke Patients' Success in Self-Medication Programs Using an Interdisciplinary Cognitive Rehabilitation Approach

Purdy

2007

Rehabilitation Nursing

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Rehabilitation programs strive to help patients become more independent in all aspects of daily living. Therefore, management of a patient's healthcare requirements should be an integral part of the rehabilitation program, including management of medications. Some rehabilitation programs implement self‐medication programs (SMP); however, patients with cognitive deficits are often excluded. This study explored whether patients with cognitive deficits due to stroke could successfully complete an SMP using an interdisciplinary cognitive rehabilitation approach. Twenty‐seven stroke patients and 36 debilitated patients with cognitive deficits participated in an SMP. A nurse and a pharmacist educated patients on their medications, and a speech‐language pathologist provided cognitive rehabilitation to the stroke patients, which incorporated information from the SMP. Eighty‐one percent of the stroke patients successfully completed the SMP, compared to 36% of the debilitated patients. Thus, an interdisciplinary approach to medication management for cognitively impaired stroke patients holds promise.

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“…Computer assisted CRT is either task specific where the target is to improve functioning in a specific ability like memory or hierarchical where the aim is to improve overall cognitive functioning with simple cognitive tasks like attention being trained first and then more complex ones like problem solving following later (Chen et al. 1997; Gontkovsky et al. 2002).…”

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“…Cognitive functioning also improved in brain‐injured patients who received hierarchical computerized interventions (Chen et al. 1997; Gontkovsky et al. 2002).…”

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Rehabilitation for cognitive impairments after cerebral malaria in African children: strategies and limitations

Bangirana

Idro

John

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Tropical Med Int Health

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Cerebral malaria results in short- to long-term cognitive impairments in many of its child survivors. Although some of the risk factors for impairments have been identified, no attempts have been made to address the plight of those who develop cognitive impairments. This paper discusses the burden of cognitive impairment caused by cerebral malaria and suggests some rehabilitation strategies based on brain injury and cognitive rehabilitation studies. Potential cognitive rehabilitation solutions such as cognitive exercises, environmental enrichment, nutritional supplementation, physical therapy and speech therapy are highlighted. The limitations of implementing these interventions and solutions are discussed in light of the limited human resources and infrastructure of the developing countries that are malaria endemic.

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Current directions in computer-assisted cognitive rehabilitation

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Effects of computer assisted cognitive rehabilitation on brain wave, memory and attention of stroke patients: a randomized control trial

Effects of computer assisted cognitive rehabilitation on brain wave, memory and attention of stroke patients: a randomized control trial

Increasing Stroke Patients' Success in Self-Medication Programs Using an Interdisciplinary Cognitive Rehabilitation Approach

Rehabilitation for cognitive impairments after cerebral malaria in African children: strategies and limitations

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