Treatment of post-TBI executive dysfunction: application of theory to clinical practice.

Full Abstract

The authors propose a theory-based model for the treatment of post-traumatic brain injury executive dysfunction that integrates (1) theories of cerebral function and organization, (2) cognitive-behavioral theory of problem solving, and (3) learning theory. The model delineates appropriate targets of and methods for the treatment of executive dysfunction. A practical application of the theoretical model is described in the form of a comprehensive day treatment program, Executive Plus. A test of the model is also discussed, focused on the comparison of Executive Plus and a standard day treatment program along parameters dictated by the model.

Author information

Author/s: Gordon, Wayne A (WA); Cantor, Joshua (J); Ashman, Teresa (T); Brown, Margaret (M);

Affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

Journal: The Journal of head trauma rehabilitation (J Head Trauma Rehabil), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2006 Mar-Apr; vol 21 (issue 2) : pp 156-67

Dates: Created 2006/03/29; Completed 2006/09/12; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 16569989, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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