Implementation of an attention training programme with a sample of children who have sustained traumatic brain injuries in South Africa: A pilot study

Lanesman, Talia H; Schrieff, Leigh

doi:10.1080/09602011.2020.1782233

Cited by 5 publications

(4 citation statements)

References 59 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The oppressive political history of apartheid left an enduring legacy of fragmented healthcare systems and skewed geopolitical priorities. South Africa has high levels of unemployment, poverty, crime, and violence, a lack of infrastructure, fragmented families (6,11) and high levels of socioeconomic inequality (5). High levels of illiteracy also impact NR processes (4).…”

Section: Socioeconomic Disparitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Barriers to the provision of adequate NR services in South Africa include the lack of evidence-based research for some of the impairments experienced after ABI, as well as the negative perception that damage to the brain is permanent and impervious to treatment (5). Coupled with socioeconomic deprivation, this lack of rehabilitation services may lead to ABI survivors turning to crime or becoming dependent on their communities.…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

A neuropsychological rehabilitation service delivery model for South African adults with acquired brain injury (RSDM-SA)

Joosub,

Kruger,

Basson

2024

Front. Rehabil. Sci.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

In low- and- middle- income countries (LMICs) such as South Africa, a high number of Acquired Brain Injuries (ABIs) and a lack of accessibility to healthcare lead to many survivors of brain injury not receiving the level of healthcare and rehabilitation required. Further, in LMICs life-saving or acute care is prioritized with an inadequate focus on the lifelong effects of ABI. This study used Program Theory to develop a Rehabilitation Service Delivery Model for South African Adults with Acquired Brain Injury (RSDM-SA) that caters for the unique nuances of a resource-constrained and culturally diverse context. The RSDM-SA has four interdependent levels, namely (i) Integration of Relevant Aspects of Explanatory Frameworks (ii) South African Contextual Influences on the Model (iii) Systemic Role players Necessary for the Model and (iv) Evidence-Based Guidelines in a Holistic Rehabilitation Process. The Model is a valuable resource in guiding future research endeavors and its contribution lies in the Model's focus on quality, accessibility, relevance, and efficiency, all of which are needed in healthcare internationally.

show abstract

Section: Socioeconomic Disparitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

mentioning

confidence: 99%

A neuropsychological rehabilitation service delivery model for South African adults with acquired brain injury (RSDM-SA)

Joosub,

Kruger,

Basson

2024

Front. Rehabil. Sci.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Given this high rate of TBI, rehabilitation programs are needed to improve cognitive functioning. Thus, Lanesman and Schrieff (2021) reported an attention-training program (“Pay Attention!”) for children who have sustained moderate-to-severe TBI. The program, delivered in two 45-min sessions per week for 12 weeks, resulted in observable advantages and illustrated the utility of cognitive rehabilitation programs in South Africa, despite limited infrastructure and resources.…”

Section: Health and Cognitionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Neurodisabilities and Interventionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Applied cognitive science in South Africa.

Tredoux,

Thomas,

Malcolm-Smith

et al. 2023

Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

South Africa has a 350-year history of colonization by European powers, and the racial and other inequalities from that period persist, posing significant challenges. Rates of HIV and tuberculosis are very high, as are rates of personal injury from violent crime, and certain adverse environmental conditions. These challenges often have brain and cognitive repercussions. Applied cognitive psychologists are actively involved in conducting research responsive to these issues. While Applied Cognitive Psychology in South Africa may have a small global footprint, it has made significant contributions to both peer-reviewed research and offered practical interventions. We review some of this research here on topics including eyewitness identification, face recognition, and several others reflecting the relationship between health and cognition (e.g., neurodisabilities, sleep, stress, trauma), as well as research on education and cognition. We also outline some challenges in having this applied research recognized at the level of national policy and practice.

show abstract

Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury in Malawi: A Propensity-Weighted Analysis of Outcomes and Trends Over Time

Kumwenda

Peiffer

et al. 2023

World Neurosurgery

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Implementation of an attention training programme with a sample of children who have sustained traumatic brain injuries in South Africa: A pilot study

Cited by 5 publications

References 59 publications

A neuropsychological rehabilitation service delivery model for South African adults with acquired brain injury (RSDM-SA)

A neuropsychological rehabilitation service delivery model for South African adults with acquired brain injury (RSDM-SA)

Applied cognitive science in South Africa.

Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury in Malawi: A Propensity-Weighted Analysis of Outcomes and Trends Over Time

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About