title: Background and initial case studies into the effects of prospective memory training.
abstract: Two preliminary case studies are presented introducing the technique of Prospective Memory Training (PMT) as a potential means to manage severe memory impairments. PMT involves repetitive administration of prospective memory tasks in which the patient is asked to initiate a specific action at a future designated time. Background information relevant to the concept of prospective memory is presented. Possible theoretical foundations for PMT are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: University of Washington, Seattle 98112.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Sohlberg
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: White
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Evans
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mateer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000647:Amnesia / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods; D001925:Brain Damage, Chronic / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003631:Day Care, Medical; D005260:Female; D016489:Head Injuries, Closed / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011939:Mental Recall; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D012047:Rehabilitation Centers; D012057:Reinforcement, Verbal; D012153:Retention, Psychology