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Cognitive Training for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

Kristin W Samuelson¹, Krista Engle¹, Linda Abadjian¹

¹Department of Psychology, National Institute for Human Resilience, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO, United States.

Frontiers in Neurology

|December 16, 2020

Summary

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Cognitive training for mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) showed significant improvements in memory and executive functions. Psychoeducation alone also led to substantial gains, suggesting its therapeutic value.

Keywords:

PTSD cognitive rehabilitation cognitive training memory mild TBI

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Controlled Cortical Impact Model for Traumatic Brain Injury

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Psychology
Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often co-occur and are associated with mild cognitive impairments.
Limited research exists on the efficacy of cognitive training interventions for individuals with mTBI and PTSD.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of a 9-hour group cognitive training program, Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training (SMART), compared to a psychoeducational control group.
To assess improvements in neurocognitive functioning, including memory, executive functioning, and gist reasoning, in adults with mTBI and PTSD.

Main Methods:

A randomized controlled trial involving 124 adults with histories of mTBI and/or PTSD.
Participants were randomized into either the SMART group or a Brain Health Workshop (BHW) control group.
Neurocognitive assessments were conducted at baseline, post-training, and 6-month follow-up using a comprehensive test battery.

Main Results:

Both the SMART and BHW groups demonstrated statistically and clinically significant improvements in memory, executive functioning, and gist reasoning.
Over 60% of participants showed clinically significant improvements, irrespective of the intervention received.
Contrary to hypotheses, SMART did not yield superior outcomes compared to the BHW psychoeducational intervention.

Conclusions:

Psychoeducation alone can lead to significant neurocognitive gains in individuals with mTBI and PTSD.
Further research may be needed to determine if a longer or modified SMART protocol could yield superior results.
The findings highlight the potential of accessible interventions to improve cognitive function in this population.