Rehabilitation Tool: A Pilot Study On A New Neuropsychological Interactive Training System

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2015:219:168-73.

Abstract

Over the past 20 years, research has led to the development of new technologies to improve the quality of life of brain-damaged user. Introduction of new neuropsychological rehabilitation tools based both on the new knowledge on brain plasticity and on the latest developments in computer sciences is both necessary and scientifically challenging for health professionals, particularly neuropsychologists. Here we present a pilot study in which the use of a new Apple<sup>

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Brain Damage, Chronic / psychology*
  • Brain Damage, Chronic / rehabilitation*
  • Cognition Disorders / psychology*
  • Cognition Disorders / rehabilitation*
  • Computers, Handheld*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neuropsychological Tests / statistics & numerical data
  • Neuropsychology / instrumentation*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Psychometrics
  • Software*
  • Therapy, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • User-Computer Interface