Cognitive retraining in traumatic brain injury

• Main Authors: Diya Nangia, Keshav Kumar
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: LED Edizioni Universitarie 2012-04-01
• Series: Neuropsychological Trends
• Subjects: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI); Cognitive retraining; Cognitive deficits; Rehabilitation
• Online Access: http://www.ledonline.it/NeuropsychologicalTrends/allegati/NeuropsychologicalTrends_11_Nangia.pdf

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is often associated with cognitive impairments. The psychological sequelae of cognitive deficits and emotional problems contribute significantly to the disability in the patient and to the distress of the family. The study aimed to develop a cognitive retraining programme to enhance cognitive functioning in TBI. 25 years old male presenting with history of left temporal hemorrhagic contusion with cerebral edema underwent 2 months of a cognitive retaining programme, addressing executive functions impairment. A single case experimental design with pre- and post-assessment was adopted to evaluate changes in the patient in response to the intervention. Improvements were found in cognitive functioning, and in symptom reduction and behaviour. The 2 months hospital based cognitive retraining programme was found to be efficacious in ameliorating symptoms and improving cognitive, social and occupational functioning post traumatic brain injury.