Technology and its role in rehabilitation for people with cognitive-communication disability following a traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Brunner, M; Hemsley, B; Togher, L; Palmer, S

Technology and its role in rehabilitation for people with cognitive-communication disability following a traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Brunner, M

Hemsley, B

Togher, L Palmer, S

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Brain Injury, 2017, 31 (8), pp. 1028 - 1043
Issue Date:: 2017-07-03

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dc.contributor.author	Brunner, M https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6823-5189	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Hemsley, B https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6255-3140	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Togher, L	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Palmer, S	en_US
dc.date.issued	2017-07-03	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Brain Injury, 2017, 31 (8), pp. 1028 - 1043	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0269-9052	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/124680
dc.description.abstract	© 2017 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. Purpose: To review the literature on communication technologies in rehabilitation for people with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and: (a) determine its application to cognitive-communicative rehabilitation, and b) develop a model to guide communication technology use with people after TBI. Method: This integrative literature review of communication technology in TBI rehabilitation and cognitive-communication involved searching nine scientific databases and included 95 studies. Results: Three major types of communication technologies (assistive technology, augmentative and alternative communication technology, and information communication technology) and multiple factors relating to use of technology by or with people after TBI were categorized according to: (i) individual needs, motivations and goals; (ii) individual impairments, activities, participation and environmental factors; and (iii) technologies. While there is substantial research relating to communication technologies and cognitive rehabilitation after TBI, little relates specifically to cognitive-communication rehabilitation. Conclusions: Further investigation is needed into the experiences and views of people with TBI who use communication technologies, to provide the ‘user’ perspective and influence user-centred design. Research is necessary to investigate the training interventions that address factors fundamental for success, and any impact on communication. The proposed model provides an evidence-based framework for incorporating technology into speech pathology clinical practice and research.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Brain Injury	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1080/02699052.2017.1292429	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Rehabilitation	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Communication Disorders	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Self-Help Devices	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Cognition Disorders	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Cognitive Therapy	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Brain Injuries, Traumatic	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy	en_US
dc.title	Technology and its role in rehabilitation for people with cognitive-communication disability following a traumatic brain injury (TBI)	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	8	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	31	en_US
utslib.for	1117 Public Health and Health Services	en_US
utslib.for	1702 Cognitive Sciences	en_US
utslib.for	11 Medical and Health Sciences	en_US
utslib.for	17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Graduate School of Health
utslib.copyright.status	open_access
pubs.issue	8	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	31	en_US

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© 2017 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. Purpose: To review the literature on communication technologies in rehabilitation for people with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and: (a) determine its application to cognitive-communicative rehabilitation, and b) develop a model to guide communication technology use with people after TBI. Method: This integrative literature review of communication technology in TBI rehabilitation and cognitive-communication involved searching nine scientific databases and included 95 studies. Results: Three major types of communication technologies (assistive technology, augmentative and alternative communication technology, and information communication technology) and multiple factors relating to use of technology by or with people after TBI were categorized according to: (i) individual needs, motivations and goals; (ii) individual impairments, activities, participation and environmental factors; and (iii) technologies. While there is substantial research relating to communication technologies and cognitive rehabilitation after TBI, little relates specifically to cognitive-communication rehabilitation. Conclusions: Further investigation is needed into the experiences and views of people with TBI who use communication technologies, to provide the ‘user’ perspective and influence user-centred design. Research is necessary to investigate the training interventions that address factors fundamental for success, and any impact on communication. The proposed model provides an evidence-based framework for incorporating technology into speech pathology clinical practice and research.

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