title: Modifying the environment to optimize outcome for people with behavior disorders associated with anosognosia.
abstract: Denial of deficits often accompanies brain injury. Unfortunately, confronting unrealistic beliefs directly is sometimes ineffective. Alternative approaches include embedding, substitution, distraction, time out on the spot, teaching natural facilitative techniques and exploiting implicit recognition of deficits. The authors describe how these techniques improved the rehabilitation outcomes for two clients.
authors: Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Institute, 2350 North Lake Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA.
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Fluharty
authors: Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Institute, 2350 North Lake Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA.
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Wallat
keywords: Agitation; Anosognosia; Environmental modifications; Outcome