Development of a Cognitive strategies group for vocational training after traumatic brain injury

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Parente, Rick^{a; *} | Stapleton, Mary^b

Affiliations: [a] Psychology Department, Towson University, Towson, MD., 21204, USA | [b] Maryland Rehabilitation Center, 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore MD., 21218, USA

Correspondence: [*] Psychology Department, Towson, University, Townson, MD., 21286, USA. Tel.: +1 800 705 1710; Fax: +1 410 828 6189; E-mail: rparente@cogskills.com or jenet@erols.com

Abstract: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a group cognitive skills training model. Thirty-three clients with traumatic brain injury participated in the group over a one year period. Their vocational rehabilitation rate was compared to that of a baseline condition of 64 matched clients who receive similar services but who did not participate in the group. The results indicated a 76% Fifty-eitht percent of the baseline clients returned to work. A description of the group activities is presented that can be implemented by virtually any facility.

Keywords: Cognitive Rehabilitation, group therapy, memory training

DOI: 10.3233/NRE-1999-13103

Journal: NeuroRehabilitation, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 13-20, 1999