International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Kersti Samuelsson
SE-581 85 Linköping
Sweden
Research Article
Self-ratings of Everyday Memory Problems in Patients with Acquired Brain Injury - A Tool for Rehabilitation
Author(s): Maria Tropp, Anna Lundqvist, Cecilia Persson, Kersti Samuelsson and Sten LevanderMaria Tropp, Anna Lundqvist, Cecilia Persson, Kersti Samuelsson and Sten Levander
Introduction: Memory problems are common in everyday life of patients with acquired brain injury (ABI). Some patients with ABI also have problems with self-monitoring/awareness. The ecological validity of neuropsychological tests for everyday life memory problems is questionable. Can self-report instruments supply complementary information?
Aims: 1) To document the frequency/impact of self-reported memory problems in a sample of consecutive referrals of ABI patients using PEEM and REEM. 2) To characterize the instruments with respect to psychometrics and internal consistency. 3) To document differences in memory problem patterns for various kinds/localization of brain lesions, and associated anxiety/ depression symptoms.
Methods: A descriptive retrospective study of consecutive referrals of ABI patients was performed. .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000258