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[Correction post-traumatic cognitive impairment in patients with concomitant aphasia]
E Yu Mozheyko1, E M Zubritskaya1
1Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University, Krasnoyarsk, Russia.
Zhurnal Nevrologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova
|June 29, 2021
Summary
Computer stimulating programs effectively rehabilitate post-traumatic cognitive impairments in patients with aphasia. The VerbalCOG program specifically enhanced verbal functions, showing superior results compared to other treatments.
Area of Science:
- Neurorehabilitation
- Cognitive Science
- Neurology
Background:
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) frequently results in cognitive impairments.
- Aphasia often co-occurs with cognitive deficits post-TBI, complicating rehabilitation.
- Effective rehabilitation strategies for TBI patients with aphasia are crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the efficacy of computer-based cognitive stimulation programs for TBI-related cognitive impairments in patients with aphasia.
- To compare the effectiveness of different computerized cognitive training methods, including the VerbalCOG program.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 32 patients with moderate to severe cognitive impairment and mild aphasia post-TBI.
- Utilized computer stimulating programs and the author's VerbalCOG method for cognitive rehabilitation.
- Included a control group receiving medication only for comparison.
Main Results:
- Computer stimulating programs demonstrated significant cognitive function restoration in patients with aphasia.
- The VerbalCOG program specifically improved verbal-mediated functions, including auditory speech memory and speech activity.
- Computerized cognitive training showed greater effectiveness than medication alone.
Conclusions:
- Computerized cognitive training is an effective approach for recovering post-traumatic cognitive impairments in patients with aphasia.
- The VerbalCOG program offers superior benefits for restoring verbal-mediated functions compared to other methods.
- These findings support the integration of targeted computer-based interventions in TBI rehabilitation.
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