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Prosthetic systems for addressing problems with initiation: guidelines for selection, training, and measuring
Megan E O'Connell1, Catherine A Mateer, Kimberly A Kerns
1University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada.
Neurorehabilitation
|April 30, 2003
Summary
This study explores using external cueing systems to help individuals with initiation problems, a common executive function deficit. Practical strategies and training guidelines are provided for effective rehabilitation and monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Neurorehabilitation
- Cognitive Rehabilitation
- Executive Functions
Background:
- Problems with initiation are common in neurological conditions, impacting daily functioning.
- Executive function deficits, including initiation difficulties, often co-occur with memory impairments like anterograde amnesia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide practical guidance on rehabilitating initiation problems using external cueing systems.
- To review available external cueing technologies and their efficacy for prospective memory deficits.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of various rehabilitation strategies for initiation deficits.
- Review and selection criteria for external cueing devices.
- Guidelines for training individuals to use and program cueing systems.
- Case example illustrating the implementation of an external cueing system.
Main Results:
- External cueing systems offer a viable rehabilitation strategy for initiation problems.
- Effective selection and training are crucial for successful implementation of cueing devices.
- Monitoring the efficacy of rehabilitation is essential for long-term success.
Conclusions:
- External cueing systems can significantly aid individuals with initiation difficulties and related executive function deficits.
- A systematic approach to selecting, training, and monitoring cueing systems enhances rehabilitation outcomes.
- This approach is particularly relevant for individuals with conditions like anterograde amnesia.