Effectiveness of Cognitive Rehabilitation on Attention, Memory and Language Skills in Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury

Abstract

The study investigated the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation therapy on attention, memory, and language in individuals with traumatic brain injury within the Pakistani population. A total of 40 participants (aged 18–60 years) were divided into two groups: 20 individuals in the control group and 20 in the intervention group. The intervention group received 12 weeks of structured therapy sessions designed to improve cognitive functioning. Pre- and post-assessments were conducted using the Mini-Mental State Examination and Pakistan Neuropsychological Testing Assessment Battery to evaluate attention, memory, and language abilities. Paired sample t-test revealed significant improvements in the intervention group compared to the control group, particularly in attention, memory, and language domains. Pre- and post-assessment results demonstrated that cognitive rehabilitation effectively enhanced neurocognitive functioning in individuals with traumatic brain injury. This research emphasizes the critical role of cognitive rehabilitation in improving cognitive outcomes for traumatic brain injury patients and addresses a significant gap in the literature regarding traumatic brain injury rehabilitation within a Pakistani context. The findings contribute valuable insights into the development of effective therapeutic strategies for individuals with traumatic brain injury.