Article

The objective of the study was to examine the effectiveness of a customised
personal digital assistant (PDA) as a cognitive aid for people with acquired
brain injury, using a randomised parallel-group study.
The participants were 34
patients with acquired brain injury in a cognitive rehabilitation setting. The
experimental group used a customised PDA, while the control group received
care-as-usual (paper-and-pencil aids). Measurements were conducted at baseline
(T0), after 8 hours of training (T1), after 16 hours of training (T2), and at
5-month follow-up (T3). The main outcome was the attainment of individualised
goals. Both groups showed a significant increase in goal attainment (GAS) (p <.001). There were no significant differences between the groups at T1 or T2 on
any of the other outcome measures. It was concluded that the customised PDA was
as effective as paper-and-pencil aids, and may therefore serve as a useful
alternative when choosing the optimal rehabilitation strategy for a patient.
Assistive technology -
PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)

Langue : ANGLAIS