A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL OF PROSPECTIVE MEMORY REHABILITATION IN ADULTS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

作者:Shum David*; Fleming Jennifer; Gill Hannah; Gullo Matthew J; Strong Jenny
来源:Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2011, 43(3): 216-223.
DOI:10.2340/16501977-0647

摘要

Objective: To examine the efficacy of compensatory prospective memory training, preceded by self-awareness training for adults with traumatic brain injury.
Design: Randomized controlled trial with 4 intervention groups: (i) self-awareness plus compensatory prospective memory training; (h) self-awareness training plus active control; (iii) active control plus compensatory prospective memory training; and (iv) active control only.
Subjects: Forty-five rehabilitation patients with moderate severe traumatic brain injury living in the community.
Methods: Four groups of participants completed an 8-session individual intervention programme with pre- and post-assessment by a blind assessor on a standardized test of prospective memory, actual strategy use, relatives' ratings of prospective memory failure, and level of psychosocial reintegration.
Results: Larger changes in prospective memory test score and strategy use were found in groups with compensatory prospective memory training compared with those groups without.
Conclusion: The results provide evidence that prospective memory can be improved in patients with traumatic brain injury using a compensatory approach in a relatively short duration and low intensity intervention.

  • 出版日期2011-2