Computer-Based Cognitive Retraining for Adults with Chronic Acquired Brain Injury: A Pilot Study

Authors

Kitsum Li, Department of Occupational Therapy, Dominican University of CaliforniaFollow
Julie Robertson, Dominican University of California
Joshua Ramos, Dominican University of California
Stephanie Gella, Dominican University of California

Document Type

Article

Source

Occupational Therapy in Health Care

Volume

27

Issue

4

Page Range

333

Publication Date

10-9-2013

Department

Occupational Therapy

Abstract

This study evaluated the effectiveness of a computer-based cognitive retraining (CBCR) program on improving memory and attention deficits in individuals with a chronic acquired brain injury (ABI). Twelve adults with a chronic ABI demonstrating deficits in memory and attention were recruited from a convenience sample from the community. Using a quasi-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design, a significant improvement was found in both memory and attention scores postintervention using the cognitive screening tool. This study supported the effectiveness of CBCR programs in improving cognitive deficits in memory and attention in individuals with chronic ABI. Further research is recommended to validate these findings with a larger ABI population and to investigate transfer to improvement in occupational performance that supports daily living skills.

PubMed ID

24102589