Efficacy of memory aids after traumatic brain injury: A single case series.

BACKGROUND: Individuals living with traumatic brain injury commonly have difficulties with prospective memory--the ability to remember a planned action at the intended time. Traditionally a memory notebook has been recommended as a compensatory memory aid. Electronic devices have the advantage of pr...

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Publicado en:NeuroRehabilitation Vol. 41; no. 2; pp. 463 - 482
Autores principales: Bos, Hannah R., Babbage, Duncan R., Leathem, Janet M.
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. 2017
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          Babbage, Duncan R.
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          Brain Injuries Rehabilitation
          Memory Disorders Therapy
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      ab: BACKGROUND: Individuals living with traumatic brain injury commonly have difficulties with prospective memory--the ability to remember a planned action at the intended time. Traditionally a memory notebook has been recommended as a compensatory memory aid. Electronic devices have the advantage of providing a cue at the appropriate time to remind participants to refer to the memory aid and complete tasks. Research suggests these have potential benefit in neurorehabilitation. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of a memory notebook and specifically a smartphone as a compensatory memory aid. METHODS: A single case series design was used to assess seven participants. A no-intervention baseline was followed by training and intervention with either the smartphone alone, or a memory notebook and later the smartphone. Memory was assessed with weekly assigned memory tasks. RESULTS: Participants using a smartphone showed improvements in their ability to complete assigned memory tasks accurately and within the assigned time periods. Use of a smartphone provided additional benefits over and above those already seen for those who received a memory notebook first. CONCLUSIONS: Smartphones have the potential to be a useful and cost effective tool in neurorehabilitation practice.BACKGROUND: Individuals living with traumatic brain injury commonly have difficulties with prospective memory--the ability to remember a planned action at the intended time. Traditionally a memory notebook has been recommended as a compensatory memory aid. Electronic devices have the advantage of providing a cue at the appropriate time to remind participants to refer to the memory aid and complete tasks. Research suggests these have potential benefit in neurorehabilitation. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of a memory notebook and specifically a smartphone as a compensatory memory aid. METHODS: A single case series design was used to assess seven participants. A no-intervention baseline was followed by training and intervention with either the smartphone alone, or a memory notebook and later the smartphone. Memory was assessed with weekly assigned memory tasks. RESULTS: Participants using a smartphone showed improvements in their ability to complete assigned memory tasks accurately and within the assigned time periods. Use of a smartphone provided additional benefits over and above those already seen for those who received a memory notebook first. CONCLUSIONS: Smartphones have the potential to be a useful and cost effective tool in neurorehabilitation practice.
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