The effect of internet-based cognitive rehabilitation in persons with memory impairments after severe traumatic brain injury

Abstract

These results suggest that the Internet may be an effective delivering mechanism for compensatory cognitive rehabilitation, particularly among individuals who are already utilizing some basic compensatory strategies.

Internet and Everyday Life: The Perceived Implications of Internet Use on Memory and Ability to Concentrate

“…Among those who perceived as having good computer skills, some respondents perceived as having decreased memory (OR 1.9), whereas others felt increase (OR 2.8) instead, when comparing with those rating as having poor/ average skills. In addition, the youngest age group (18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30) felt that Internet use improved their memory significantly more often (OR 4.0) compared to the oldest age group. The difference between workers and nonworkers was also statistically significant; workers (OR 0.4) were less likely to feel increase of memory resulting from Internet adoption compared to those not in the working life.…”

“…Much of the existing studies have focused on Internet's and ICT roles in (online) learning 14 as well as new technology's role in online-based cognitive therapy [15][16] and as a support tool for those with existing brain dysfunctions. [17][18][19] Therefore, it is pertinent that such cognitive abilities and their relationships with Internet adoption are assessed from different perspectives.…”

Satisfaction Ratings After Receiving Internet-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation in Persons with Memory Impairments After Severe Acquired Brain Injury

“…18 A subsequent study showed significant improvements in compensatory strategies (e.g., calendar use, use of a cue card) and significant family-reported improvements in functioning (e.g., improved patient mood, fewer memory problems) after 60 sessions of cognitive rehabilitation via the Internet. 19 Arguably, individuals completing this therapy received sufficient experience with the IM system to make an informed decision about whether they perceived their treatment to be effective and whether they would recommend it to others with similar cognitive impairments. To the best of our knowledge, a study concerning patient satisfaction with this type of cognitive teletherapy has not been previously done.…”

Interventions for cognitive deficits in patients with a brain tumor: an update

“…We are aware of only one completed study on internet-based cognitive rehabilitation [67], which was conducted in patients with memory impairments after severe traumatic brain injury. In this study, although there were no significant differences observed between the active and control conditions on the primary outcome measures (patient-and family-rated mood and memory), the authors suggest that the internet may still be a useful means of delivering compensatory cognitive rehabilitation [67]. They also report that patients were highly satisfied with the treatment [68].…”