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Cognitive support technologies for people with TBI: current usage and challenges experienced.

Yi Chu¹, Pat Brown, Mark Harniss

¹Computer Science, University of Rochester , Rochester, NY , USA and.

Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology

|August 8, 2013

Summary

Individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) use consumer technologies for cognitive support, but usability challenges persist. Integrating these cognitive support technologies (CSTs) within a broader support network, including personal assistance, offers benefits despite design limitations.

Keywords:

Assistive technology caregiver cognitive support technology psychosocial support systems traumatic brain injury

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Rehabilitation Medicine
Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) often results in cognitive impairments requiring ongoing support.
Off-the-shelf cognitive support technologies (CSTs) are increasingly explored as assistive tools for individuals with TBI.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the utilization of consumer-grade CSTs by individuals with TBI.
To identify challenges faced by TBI patients and caregivers when using CSTs.
To determine functional areas needing support and user experiences with learning new technologies.

Main Methods:

Qualitative analysis of two focus groups comprising individuals with TBI and their caregivers.
Data collection through recordings and transcription of focus group discussions.

Main Results:

Three core themes emerged: self-reported needs for support, daily usage patterns of CSTs, and attitudes towards different types of support.
Identified implications for the design of future CSTs tailored to TBI needs.

Conclusions:

Individuals with TBI utilize available technologies for cognitive assistance, though designs are often not TBI-specific, leading to usability challenges.
Despite difficulties, CSTs offer benefits when integrated into a comprehensive support system that includes human assistance.
Rehabilitation providers can play a crucial role in enhancing the successful adoption and use of CSTs by addressing user anxiety and training needs.