Cognitive rehabilitation
Cognitive Rehabilitation
Cognitive rehabilitation (pronunciation: /kɒɡnɪtɪv ˌriːəbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/) is a therapeutic approach designed to improve cognitive functioning after a neurological injury such as a stroke or traumatic brain injury.
Etymology
The term "cognitive rehabilitation" is derived from the Latin word "cognitio" meaning "knowledge" and the French word "réhabilitation" meaning "restoration".
Definition
Cognitive rehabilitation is a form of therapy that uses intensive mental exercises to enhance the cognitive functioning of patients with brain injury, neurological disorders, or mental health conditions. It focuses on improving areas such as attention, memory, language, problem-solving, and executive functions.
Techniques
Cognitive rehabilitation therapy employs a variety of techniques, including:
- Cognitive Retraining: This involves the use of exercises and activities to improve cognitive abilities that have been affected by a neurological injury or illness.
- Compensation Strategies: These are techniques that help individuals compensate for cognitive deficits. They may involve the use of external aids such as calendars, alarms, or electronic devices.
- Environmental Modifications: Changes to the individual's environment can help minimize the impact of cognitive deficits. This may involve simplifying tasks or removing distractions.
Related Terms
- Neuropsychology: The study of the relationship between the brain and behavior.
- Neurorehabilitation: A complex medical process which aims to aid recovery from a nervous system injury.
- Cognitive Psychology: The study of mental processes such as "attention, language use, memory, perception, problem solving, creativity, and thinking".
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