The benefits of a cognitive orthotic in brain injury rehabilitation.
BACKGROUND
Properly designed software can be compensatory, and possibly remedial, for people with significant deficits from traumatic brain injury (TBI).


OBJECTIVE
This article will provide a historical overview of the use of microcomputers in brain injury rehabilitation. Emphasis will be placed on the evolution of compensatory assistive technology for overcoming cognitive impairments, with theoretical discussion of the design considerations for an effective cognitive orthotic.


CONCLUSIONS
Discussion will focus on findings and observations made with a particular multifunction cognitive orthotic system to assist people with TBI in the performance of ecologically relevant activities. Additional observations will address the impact of the current US health care environment on technological innovation.
Bergman
Marilyn M
MM
Lankenau Hospital, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, USA.
D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003199:Computer Systems; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009989:Orthotic Devices