[Neuropsychologic rehabilitation of mental functions using computers]

Area of Science:

• Neuropsychology
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Digital Health

Background:

• Neuropsychological rehabilitation faces challenges in integrating patient experience into practical life.
• Traditional assessment methods may not fully capture recovery progress.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the role and development of computer-assisted neuropsychological rehabilitation.
• To highlight the benefits of digital tools in assessing and supporting patient recovery.

Main Methods:

• Review of in vivo and in vitro rehabilitation data.
• Analysis of computer-based cognitive function rehabilitation programs.
• Case examples from Scandinavian experience and the TRAIN THE BRAIN program.

Main Results:

• Computer programs facilitate systematic tracking of recovery changes, particularly in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients.
• Observed computer-tracked recovery changes sometimes diverged from subjective mental state assessments.
• Digital tools can activate psychiatric patients with performance disorders.

Conclusions:

• Computer programs offer significant potential for advancing neuropsychological rehabilitation.
• Systematic development and implementation of these tools are recommended for psychological and neuropsychological practice.
• Further development of neuropsychological rehabilitation using computer programs is encouraged in the Czech Republic.