Internet-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation

Research Update: Internet-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation
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A brief summary of current research.

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

Bergquist, T, Gehl, C , Lepore, S , Holzworth, N Beaulieu, W. Brain Injury, Volume 22(11), Pgs. 891-897.

Participants with severe memory impairments learned to use an instant messaging system to remind them of their online cognitive rehabilitation therapy sessions. Only two of ten participants missed any planned sessions. Future research will focus on whether Internet-based training can lead to improved daily functioning.

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Posted on BrainLine October 13, 2009.