Citation

Niemann H, Ruff RM, Kramer JH. Neuropsychol. Rev. 1996; 6(1): 11-46.

Affiliation

Department of Neuropsychology, Klinik Bavaria, Germany.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9144667

Abstract

Attentional deficits in patients suffering traumatic brain injury (TBI) can occur with minor to severe impact to the brain. Based on reviews of both the cognitive and neurobehavioral literature, the following three concepts of attention are addressed: (a) arousal/alertness, (b) selective attention, and (c) energetic aspects of attention, which include such components as effort, resource allocation, and speed of processing. Within each concept, definitions are proposed, the underlying brain mechanisms are identified, and the specific deficits associated with TBI are explored. This review combines theoretical perspectives and clinical findings with the objective of leading toward a diagnostic differentiation that in turn will benefit treatment planning.

Language: en