TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Evaluation of an attention and memory intervention post-childhood acquired brain injury: preliminary efficacy, immediate and 6 months post-intervention
JO  - Brain injury
A1  - Catroppa, Cathy
A1  - Stone, Kate
A1  - Hearps, Stephen J. C.
A1  - Soo, Cheryl
A1  - Anderson, Vicki
A1  - Rosema, Stefanie
SP  - 1317
EP  - 1324
VL  - 29
IS  - 11
N2  - OBJECTIVE: Impairments in attention and memory are common sequelae following paediatric acquired brain injury (ABI). While it has been established that such impairments are long-term and, therefore, affect quality-of-life, there is a scarcity of evidence-based interventions to treat these difficulties. The current study aimed to pilot the efficacy of the Amsterdam Memory and Attention Training for Children (Amat-c: English version) using both neuropsychological and ecologically sensitive measures. It was expected that children with attention and memory difficulties post-ABI would show improved performance post-intervention on cognitive and ecological measures, with maintenance at 6 months post-intervention. <br><br>METHODS AND PROCEDURES: Ten children with an ABI, between the ages of 8-13 years at the time of recruitment were identified through audits of presentations to a metropolitan paediatric hospital. Each child underwent screening, the 18 week intervention programme, pre-intervention, immediate and 6 month post-intervention assessments. Outcomes/results: Findings supported the hypothesis that children would show post-intervention (immediate and 6 month) improvement in areas of attention and memory, with generalization to everyday life. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS/IMPLICATIONS: Preliminary results provide support for the efficacy of the Amat-c post-childhood ABI. A larger study is needed to confirm these findings, as a reduction in attention and memory difficulties will enhance everyday functioning.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0269-9052
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/02699052.2015.1043345
ID  - ref1
ER  -