Efficacy of Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation: Interventions of QEEG-guided Biofeedback, Computers, Strategies, and Medications

@article{Thornton2008EfficacyOT,
  title={Efficacy of Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation: Interventions of QEEG-guided Biofeedback, Computers, Strategies, and Medications},
  author={Kirtley E. Thornton and Dennis P Carmody},
  journal={Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback},
  year={2008},
  volume={33},
  pages={101-124}
}
  • K. Thornton, D. Carmody
  • Published 13 June 2008
  • Psychology, Medicine
  • Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
The onset of cognitive rehabilitation brought with it a hope for an effective treatment for the traumatic brain injured subject. This paper reviews the empirical reports of changes in cognitive functioning after treatment and compares the relative effectiveness of several treatments including computer interventions, cognitive strategies, EEG biofeedback, and medications. The cognitive functions that are reviewed include auditory memory, attention and problem solving. The significance of the… 
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