ABSTRACT

Memory impairment is a common consequence of acquired brain injury, often leading to functional difficulties day-to-day and decreased independence. Memory Link is a theory-driven training programme for individuals with moderate-to-severe memory dysfunction, which enables the acquisition of digital device skills for functional compensation. The present study examined how neuropsychological functioning and initial training performance contribute to training duration in our outpatient memory rehabilitation programme. A retrospective chart review was conducted, extending 12 years into the past, yielding data from 37 eligible participants. All participants demonstrated skill learning of the calendar function in their digital device to the criterion point. The results showed that performance on neuropsychological tests of explicit memory (e.g., CVLT-II, BVMT-R), processing speed (e.g., Digit Symbol Coding, Trail Making sequencing), executive functioning (e.g., Trail Making switching), and perceptual ability (i.e., Block Design) were significantly associated with training duration to learn the core steps of calendar use. Furthermore, linear regression revealed that initial training performance was a significant predictor of training duration. Lastly, profile of cognitive impairment, with regard to severity of memory functioning and the presence of additional deficits, was found to be a significant factor contributing to how many training trials were required to learn application skills.

摘要

记忆障碍是获得性脑损伤的常见后果，通常导致日常功能障碍和独立性下降。Memory Link 是一项针对中度至重度记忆功能障碍的个人的理论驱动型培训计划，它能够获得数字设备技能以进行功能补偿。本研究检查了神经心理功能和初始训练表现如何影响我们门诊记忆康复计划的训练持续时间。进行了回顾性图表审查，将时间延续到过去 12 年，从 37 名符合条件的参与者中获得数据。所有参与者都展示了他们数字设备中日历功能的技能学习到标准点。结果表明，在外显记忆的神经心理学测试（例如，CVLT-II、BVMT-R）、处理速度（例如，数字符号编码、Trail Making 排序）、执行功能（例如，Trail Making 切换）和感知能力（即，Block Design）与学习核心步骤的训练持续时间显着相关。日历使用。此外，线性回归显示初始训练表现是训练持续时间的重要预测指标。最后，认知障碍的概况，关于记忆功能的严重程度和额外缺陷的存在，被发现是影响需要多少训练试验来学习应用技能的重要因素。块设计）与学习日历使用核心步骤的培训持续时间显着相关。此外，线性回归显示初始训练表现是训练持续时间的重要预测指标。最后，认知障碍的概况，关于记忆功能的严重程度和额外缺陷的存在，被发现是影响需要多少训练试验来学习应用技能的重要因素。块设计）与学习日历使用核心步骤的培训持续时间显着相关。此外，线性回归显示初始训练表现是训练持续时间的重要预测指标。最后，认知障碍的概况，关于记忆功能的严重程度和额外缺陷的存在，被发现是影响需要多少训练试验来学习应用技能的重要因素。