Modifying the environment to optimize outcome for people with behavior disorders associated with anosognosia

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Fluharty, George^{; *} | Wallat, Chris

Affiliations: Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Institute, 2350 North Lake Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author. 8220A West Center St., Milwaukee, WI 53222, USA. Tel.: +1 414 2986700; Fax: +1 414 2986751

Abstract: Denial of deficits often accompanies brain injury. Unfortunately, confronting unrealistic beliefs directly is sometimes ineffective. Alternative approaches include embedding, substitution, distraction, time out on the spot, teaching natural facilitative techniques and exploiting implicit recognition of deficits. The authors describe how these techniques improved the rehabilitation outcomes for two clients.

Keywords: Anosognosia, Agitation, Environmental modifications, Outcome

DOI: 10.3233/NRE-1997-9307

Journal: NeuroRehabilitation, vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 221-225, 1997