title: Adapting leisure activity for adults with neuropsychological deficits following acquired brain injury.
abstract: Adapting leisure activities is sometimes required for adults with neuropsychological deficits following acquired brain injury. Such adaptations are illustrated through a brief review of relevant literature and case vignettes describing both group-based and individual intervention provided within a holistic milieu-oriented neuropsychological rehabilitation programme. Particular emphasis is placed on the impact of cognitive deficits on a person's ability to engage in their desired activities. The personal meaning and psychological adjustment to injury is considered a crucial factor when considering adapting activity. The article will conclude with implications for clinical practice in other settings.
authors.affiliation: The Oliver Zangwill Centre for Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, Ely, UK. donna.malley@ozc.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Donna
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Malley
authors.forename: Jacqui
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cooper
authors.forename: Joanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cope
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007899:Leisure Activities; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012917:Social Adjustment