Treatment of post-TBI executive dysfunction: application of theory to clinical practice.
The authors propose a theory-based model for the treatment of post-traumatic brain injury executive dysfunction that integrates (1) theories of cerebral function and organization, (2) cognitive-behavioral theory of problem solving, and (3) learning theory. The model delineates appropriate targets of and methods for the treatment of executive dysfunction. A practical application of the theoretical model is described in the form of a comprehensive day treatment program, Executive Plus. A test of the model is also discussed, focused on the comparison of Executive Plus and a standard day treatment program along parameters dictated by the model.
Gordon
Wayne A
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Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
Cantor
Joshua
J
Ashman
Teresa
T
Brown
Margaret
M
D001288:Attention / Q000502:physiology; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004644:Emotions / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning / Q000502:physiology; D011340:Problem Solving / Q000502:physiology*