Development of Computer-assisted Memory Rehabilitation Programs for the Treatment of Memory Dysfunction in Patients with Brain Injury.
- Author:
Yun Hee KIM
1
;
Eun Hye JANG
;
Sang Jin LEE
;
Ji Won PARK
;
Myoung Hwan KO
;
Sung Hee PARK
;
Seoung Hun SHIN
;
Yun Ki KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Korea. yunkim@smc.samsung.co.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Brain injury;
Cognitive rehabilitation;
Computer-assisted memory training
- MeSH:
Brain Injuries*;
Brain*;
Education;
Fingers;
Humans;
Learning;
Memory*;
Neuropsychological Tests;
Rehabilitation*;
Semantics;
Seoul;
Verbal Learning
- From:Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
2003;27(5):667-674
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To develope the computer-assisted memory rehabilitation programs and to assess the effect of these programs in the patients with brain injury. METHOD: Ten memory training programs, which included verbal/non-verbal, sequential/ non-sequential, and visual/auditory memory properties were designed and converted to the computer program using C-language. The training program included various aspects of memory such as spatial memory, sequential verbal and nonverbal recall, associated recall, categorical memory, and integrated semantic memory. Each program used familiar pictures and sounds in our living situation to give the patients comfortable feelings and interests. Seven patients with brain injury were trained using the computer-assisted memory program 3 times per week for 4 weeks. All patients were assessed their cognitive function using Seoul Computerized Neuropsychological Test (Maxmedica) before and 1 month after the treatment. RESULTS: Ten computer-associated memory training programs using C-language were successfully developed. The patients who were trained with computer-assisted memory programs showed higher performances in forward digit span, backward digit span, backward visual span, verbal learning, visual controlled continuous performance, auditory controlled continuous performance, and finger tapping tests after than before the treatment. CONCLUSION: The computer-assisted memory training can be used as an additional tool for memory rehabilitation in patients with brain injury.
