A Need for Improved Training Interventions for the Remediation of Impairments in Social Functioning Following Brain Injury

Journal of Neurotrauma

Driscoll, D. M., Dal Monte, O., et al. (2011).

Journal of Neurotrauma, 28(2), 319-326.

This literature review investigates the efficacy of social skills training in adults with acquired brain injury.

U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Intramural Research Program; Center for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine



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Any study design

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<div>Overall, six Class I studies, one Class II study and five Class III studies found positive results from social training interventions to improve social functioning deficits in adults with acquired brain injury (Class I, II, and III Evidence). Further research is warranted to investigate different training approaches and their impact on specific social cognitive abilities (e.g., theory of mind).</div>