Evidence-Based Practice for the Use of External Aids as a Memory Compensation Technique
Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology
Sohlberg, M. M., Kennedy, M., et al. (2007).
Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology, 15(1), xv-li.
This guideline provides recommendations for the use of external aids as compensatory devices for children and adults with memory impairments secondary to traumatic brain injury (TBI). The target audience of this guideline is speech-language pathologists. The guideline is part of a series by the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences Practice devoted to the management of TBI.
Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences
The use of external memory aids is recommended for the treatment of individuals with memory impairments post TBI (Practice Guideline). Future research is warranted to determine the specific patient and treatment parameters to support a practice standard.
