NeuroRehabilitation - Volume 49, issue 2

Authors: Pedrotty, Mark | Wong, Tiffanie S. | Wilde, Elisabeth A. | Bigler, Erin D. | Laatsch, Linda K.

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: An early approach to cognitive rehabilitation therapy (CRT) was developed based on A. R. Luria’s theory of brain function. Expanding upon this approach, the Integrative Cognitive Rehabilitation Psychotherapy model (ICRP) was advanced. OBJECTIVE: To describe the ICRP approach to treatment of clients post brain injury and provide a comprehensive list of evaluation tools to determine the client’s abilities and needs. Finally, to provide a link between CRT and functional imaging studies designed to improve rehabilitation efforts. METHODS: History of cognitive rehabilitation and neuropsychological testing is reviewed and description of cognitive, academic, psychiatric, and substance abuse …tools are provided. Cognitive and emotional treatment techniques are fully described. Additionally, a method of determining the client’s stage of recovery and pertinent functional imaging studies is detailed. RESULTS: Authors have been able to provide a set of tools and techniques to use in comprehensive treatment of clients with brain injury. CONCLUSIONS: Inclusive treatment which is outlined in the ICRP model is optimal for the client’s recovery and return to a full and satisfying life post brain injury. The model provides a framework for neuropsychologists to integrate issues that tend to co-occur in clients living with brain injury into a unified treatment plan. Show more

Keywords: Brain injury, cognitive rehabilitation, neuropsychological assessment, integrative cognitive rehabilitation, psychotherapy, substance use, imaging

DOI: 10.3233/NRE-218028

Citation: NeuroRehabilitation, vol. 49, no. 2, pp. 307-327, 2021

Authors: Sen, Ekin Ilke

Article Type: Other

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Motor imagery (MI) is a promising therapeutic technique for stroke rehabilitation. OBJECTIVE: To assess the effects of MI on gait rehabilitation after stroke. METHODS: To summarize the “Cochrane Review” by Silva et al. RESULTS: Twenty-one studies with 762 participants were included in the Cochrane review. Very low level of certainty evidence pointed to some beneficial effects of MI alone or combined with action observation or physical practice on walking speed compared to other therapies. There is uncertainty about the effect of MI compared to other therapies in terms of motor function or functional …mobility. CONCLUSIONS: High-quality adequately powered studies investigating the effects of MI in individuals with stroke should be encouraged. Show more

Keywords: Motor imagery, rehabilitation, stroke, gait

DOI: 10.3233/NRE-218004

Citation: NeuroRehabilitation, vol. 49, no. 2, pp. 329-331, 2021