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Current trends in cognitive rehabilitation for memory disorders
H Kashima1, M Kato, H Yoshimasu
1Department of Neuropsychiatry, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan.
The Keio Journal of Medicine
|July 16, 1999
Summary
Cognitive rehabilitation using techniques like skill acquisition and reality orientation can benefit amnesic patients. This review explores current trends and future directions in memory disorder rehabilitation.
Area of Science:
- Neuropsychology
- Cognitive Rehabilitation
Background:
- Neuropsychological advancements provide a basis for memory disorder rehabilitation.
- Evidence over 20 years supports training techniques for amnesic patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- Review current trends in cognitive rehabilitation for memory disorders.
- Discuss future directions in the field.
- Introduce successful rehabilitation of Korsakoff syndrome patients.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on cognitive rehabilitation techniques.
- Discussion of domain-specific knowledge acquisition, motor coding, reality orientation, and meta-cognition improvement.
- Case study presentation of Korsakoff syndrome rehabilitation.
Main Results:
- Identified key training techniques beneficial for amnesic patients.
- Highlighted the potential of cognitive rehabilitation in improving memory functions.
- Demonstrated successful application of rehabilitation strategies in Korsakoff syndrome.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive rehabilitation offers promising therapeutic avenues for amnesic patients.
- Continued research is essential to refine and expand rehabilitation strategies.
- Domain-specific knowledge, motor coding, reality orientation, and meta-cognition are crucial components of effective rehabilitation.