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Intellectual Function Training in adults with acquired brain damage. An occupational therapy method.

I Söderback, L A Normell

    Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Intellectual Function Training (IFT) offers cognitive retraining for brain injury patients. This occupational therapy method uses comprehensive materials to improve key intellectual abilities over 2-4 months.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Cognitive Rehabilitation

    Background:

    • Brain damage can lead to significant intellectual dysfunction.
    • Cognitive retraining is crucial for improving functional outcomes in patients with brain injuries.
    • Existing methods may not offer comprehensive, systematic approaches to remediation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce Intellectual Function Training (IFT), an occupational therapy method for cognitive retraining.
    • To describe the comprehensive training material and its application.
    • To target specific intellectual abilities including visual perception, spatial reasoning, verbal skills, numerical ability, memory, and logical reasoning.

    Main Methods:

    • A systematic, individualized, daily treatment approach over 2-4 months.

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  • Utilizes approximately 900 pages of comprehensive training material.
  • Based on established neuropsychological and pedagogical principles.
  • Includes examples of training tasks and procedures.

    • Main Results:

    • The IFT method aims to remediate intellectual dysfunction.
    • Provides intellectual stimulation to enhance cognitive abilities.
    • Facilitates targeted improvement in visual perception, spatial ability, verbal skills, numerical ability, memory, and logical reasoning.

    Conclusions:

    • Intellectual Function Training (IFT) provides a structured framework for cognitive rehabilitation after brain injury.
    • The method's comprehensive nature and systematic application support the remediation of diverse intellectual deficits.
    • IFT offers a promising approach for enhancing cognitive function and daily living in affected individuals.