TBI cognition interventions

Question 1

Interventions for impaired processing speed?

Answer 1

Decoding info to perform and reaction time
ex. step to target while matching color to auditory/visual cue
Path finding with signs

Question 2

Interventions with executive function?

Answer 2

planning, monitoring, anticipation, responding

ex. plan a trip to a destination, housework

Question 3

Interventions for problem solving?

Answer 3

brainstorm, compare ideas, prioritize, inference

ex. plan a dinner or hike

Question 4

Interventions for divided attention?

Answer 4

respond to multiple stimuli
ex. walking in figure 8 while carrying bag
walking with basket
balance while folding

tandem walk while counting
balance while sorting objects
stairs while making list

Question 5

Examples of restorative strategies?

Answer 5

improve attention and working memory
improve prospective memory
improve problem solving skills
facilitate self awareness

Question 6

Examples of compensatory strategies?

Answer 6

memory aid
self regulatory strategy
improve inhibitory control

Question 7

Things to keep in mind with service members?

Answer 7

don’t exercise within first 7 days
dizziness is common
high level balance dysfunctions
attention and dual task disorders