Prospective memory rehabilitation for adults with traumatic brain injury: a compensatory training programme.
OBJECTIVE
To describe a prospective memory rehabilitation programme based on a compensatory training approach and report the results of three case studies.


METHODS
Programme evaluation using pre- and post-intervention assessments and telephone follow-up.


METHODS
Three participants with traumatic brain injury completed 8 weeks of training with 1-2 hour individual sessions. Assessments were formal prospective memory assessment, self-report and measures of diary use.


METHODS
Intervention aimed to identify potential barriers, establish self-awareness of memory deficits, introduce a customized compensatory tool, a cueing system and organizational strategies. A significant other was involved in training to assist generalization.


RESULTS
All three participants improved on formal prospective memory assessment and demonstrated successful diary use after the programme. Self-report of prospective memory failure fluctuated and may reflect increased self-awareness.


CONCLUSIONS
A compensatory approach may be useful in improving prospective memory performance following TBI.
Fleming
Jennifer M
JM
The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. j.fleming@mailbox.uq.edu.au
Shum
David
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Strong
Jenny
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Lightbody
Sue
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D000328:Adult; D001364:Awareness; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000523:psychology*; D003463:Cues; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000379:methods; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012656:Self-Help Devices