Cognitive Rehabilitation Strategies in Epilepsy

Cher Stephenson; Robert D Jones

doi:10.1002/9781118951026.ch7

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Cognitive Rehabilitation Strategies in Epilepsy

Cher Stephenson and Robert D Jones

Epilepsy and the interictal state, pp.94-100

John Wiley & Sons, Ltd

01/12/2015

DOI: 10.1002/9781118951026.ch7

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Abstract

Recent research has shown that cognitive rehabilitation strategies are effective in improving cognitive performance and social outcomes. This chapter reviews strategies for cognitive rehabilitation in epilepsy patients, and current literature demonstrating the impact of these treatments in this patient population.

Quality of Life

Adjustment

Cognitive rehabilitation

Compensatory strategies

Deficits

Maximize functioning

Neuropsychological evaluation

Practical applications

Treatment planning

Details

Title: Subtitle: Cognitive Rehabilitation Strategies in Epilepsy
Creators: Cher Stephenson
Robert D Jones - University of Iowa
Contributors: Erik K St. Louis (Editor) - Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic and Foundation, USA
David M Ficker (Editor) - University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute Epilepsy Center, Department of Neurology, University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, USA
Terence J O'Brien (Editor) - Professor of Medicine, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia
Resource Type: Book chapter
Publication Details: Epilepsy and the interictal state, pp.94-100
DOI: 10.1002/9781118951026.ch7
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd; Chichester, UK
Number of pages: 7
Language: English
Date published: 01/12/2015
Academic Unit: Neurology; Counselor Education
Record Identifier: 9984302213802771

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