The Use of Assistive Technology for Cognition to Support the Performance of Daily Activities for Individuals With Cognitive Disabilities Due to Traumatic Brain Injury: The Current State of the Research
NeuroRehabilitation
Leopold, A., Lourie, A., et al. (2015).
NeuroRehabilitation, 37(3), 359-378.
This systematic review investigates the use of assistive technology for cognition as a compensatory tool to support day-to-day activities in individuals with cognitive deficits resulting from a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
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January 1, 2000 to March 25, 2015
Published studies (not further specified)
28
Studies examined the effects of assistive technology (e.g., smart phones, email interface) on functional performance in individuals with cognitive decline status post TBI. Participants showed improvements in reading speed, work productivity, remembering tasks/events, and medication schedules using various technologies. However, the authors conclude that the currently available research on assistive technology is limited due to the low methodological quality of the research designs and to small sample sizes.
