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Controlled Cortical Impact Model for Traumatic Brain Injury
Published on: August 5, 2014
An Internet training intervention for people with traumatic brain injury: barriers and outcomes
Primary Objective:
To test whether people with cognitive-linguistic impairments following traumatic brain injury could learn to use the Internet using specialized training materials.
Research Design:
Pre-post test design.
Methods And Procedures:
Seven participants were each matched with a volunteer tutor. Basic Internet skills were taught over six lessons using a tutor's manual and a student manual. Instructions used simple text and graphics based on Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5. Students underwent Internet skills assessments and interviews pre- and post-training. Tutors completed a post-training questionnaire.
Main Outcomes And Results:
Six of seven participants reached moderate-to-high degrees of independence. Literacy impairment was an expected training barrier; however, cognitive impairments affecting concentration, memory and motivation were more significant.
Conclusions:
Findings suggest that people with cognitive-linguistic impairments can learn Internet skills using specialized training materials. Participants and their carers also reported positive outcomes beyond the acquisition of Internet skills.
