Internet-based cognitive rehabilitation in individuals with acquired brain injury: a pilot feasibility study

Thomas Bergquist; Carissa Gehl; Susan Lepore; Nicole Holzworth; William Beaulieu

doi:10.1080/02699050802405487

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Internet-based cognitive rehabilitation in individuals with acquired brain injury: a pilot feasibility study

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Internet-based cognitive rehabilitation in individuals with acquired brain injury: a pilot feasibility study

Thomas Bergquist, Carissa Gehl, Susan Lepore, Nicole Holzworth and William Beaulieu

Brain injury, Vol.22(11), pp.891-897

10/2008

DOI: 10.1080/02699050802405487

PMID: 18850347

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Abstract

The goal of the current study was to assess the feasibility of an Internet-based cognitive rehabilitation program for individuals with acquired brain injuries and memory impairment. Participants were 10 individuals with a history of an acquired brain injury and documented memory impairment. All participants received training in how to use a secure IM system. They were then scheduled to log into the system weekly to participate in online cognitive rehabilitation therapy sessions over the Internet. Treatment focused on training to use a calendar system aimed at improving accuracy and efficiency in home and work tasks. Participants underwent assessment of cognitive function, psychological status, level of functioning and use of compensation techniques both pre- and post-treatment. All participants were able to learn to use the IM system. Only two of the 10 participants missed any planned sessions, despite severe memory impairments. Individuals with a history of an acquired brain injury with concomitant memory impairment appear to be able to learn how to successfully use an Internet-based cognitive rehabilitation program. Future research will assess whether participation in this Internet based cognitive rehabilitation program results in improved daily functioning.

Feasibility Studies

Adult

Brain Injuries - complications

Brain Injuries - rehabilitation

Cognition Disorders - etiology

Cognition Disorders - rehabilitation

Cognitive Therapy - methods

Female

Humans

Internet

Male

Memory Disorders - etiology

Memory Disorders - rehabilitation

Middle Aged

Neuropsychological Tests

Pilot Projects

Program Evaluation

Telemedicine - methods

Young Adult

Details

Title: Subtitle: Internet-based cognitive rehabilitation in individuals with acquired brain injury: a pilot feasibility study
Creators: Thomas Bergquist - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester MN 55905, USA
Carissa Gehl - Mayo Clinic
Susan Lepore - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA
Nicole Holzworth - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA
William Beaulieu - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Brain injury, Vol.22(11), pp.891-897
DOI: 10.1080/02699050802405487
PMID: 18850347
ISSN: 0269-9052
eISSN: 1362-301X
Language: English
Date published: 10/2008
Academic Unit: Psychiatry
Record Identifier: 9984293656102771

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