PSYC33H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1.2: Hemispatial Neglect, Cognitive Remediation Therapy, Prospective Memory
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Neuropsychological rehabilitation (nr) is concerned with the improvement of cognition, emotional, psychosocial, and behavioural deficits caused by an insult to the brain: these functionings are interlinked and should be targeted in nr basis of holistic approach. Is now mostly centered on a goal-planning approach with the involvement of the individual, their family, and professional staff: by involving the family (and everyone) motivation is likely to be increased and prevents generalization difficulties. Many rehab procedures developed in special military hospitals during ww1 are still used today but to lesser extent. Emphasis importance of the patient"s own insight into the effects of disabilities and treatment. Principles of re-education and three main approaches to rehabilitation: (1) compensation, (2) Substitution, and (3) direct retraining have changed: modern rehabilitation: (1) goal setting; (2) cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial difficulties should all be addressed; (3) increasing use of technology to compensate; and (4)
