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Errorless learning of functional life skills in an individual with three aetiologies of severe memory and executive function impairment.
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Neuropsychological rehabilitation [Neuropsychol Rehabil] 2010 Jun; Vol. 20 (3), pp. 355-76. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 Jan 01. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Errorless learning (EL) procedures have been shown to be effective in teaching new information and new procedures to individuals with severe memory impairment. The published studies have been based on comparatively short-term interventions delivered to individuals with relatively circumscribed impairments. In this single case study, we explore the usefulness of errorless learning procedures used for seven years with an adult with profound and complicated memory and executive function impairments associated with three distinct aetiologies. In primary functional areas targeted by the intervention, outcome was documented by behavioural descriptions and a frequency rating scale. Caregiver burden was documented with qualitative descriptors. A financial cost-benefit analysis is also provided. In the absence of change in underlying neuropsychological impairments, DI's everyday functioning in critical areas improved substantially, with corresponding reduction in supports and improved quality of life. Caregiver burden was reduced to acceptable levels and cost-benefit analysis demonstrates substantial ongoing cost savings.
- Subjects :
- Activities of Daily Living classification
Amnesia psychology
Brain Damage, Chronic psychology
Brain Injuries complications
Brain Injuries psychology
Caregivers psychology
Cognition Disorders psychology
Combined Modality Therapy
Communication
Cost of Illness
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Intellectual Disability complications
Intellectual Disability psychology
Long-Term Care economics
Middle Aged
Neuropsychological Tests statistics & numerical data
Patient Care Team
Postoperative Complications psychology
Psychometrics
Social Behavior Disorders etiology
Social Behavior Disorders psychology
Social Behavior Disorders rehabilitation
Activities of Daily Living psychology
Amnesia etiology
Amnesia rehabilitation
Amygdala surgery
Brain Damage, Chronic etiology
Brain Damage, Chronic rehabilitation
Brain Injuries rehabilitation
Cognition Disorders etiology
Cognition Disorders rehabilitation
Epilepsies, Partial surgery
Executive Function
Hippocampus surgery
Intellectual Disability rehabilitation
Postoperative Complications rehabilitation
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1464-0694
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Neuropsychological rehabilitation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20077313
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09602010903309401