Cognitive rehabilitation methods

Reaction time training

  • Reaction time training aims at improving speed of reaction to fast-rate visual or auditory stimuli.
  • In a computer-based training program, individuals are instructed to press the [Enter] key in response to particular numbers or figures that appear across the computer screen.

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Focusing training

  • Attention training aims at enhancing an ability to sustain attention for a period of time.
  • Individuals are asked to close eyes, estimate the passage of 10 seconds, and raise hands when they think the interval has passed.

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Selective attention training

  • Selective attention training aims at improving an ability to concentrate on one single item while ignoring all irrelevant information.
  • Individuals are instructed to click the mouse button whenever five alphabets in correct order appear on the computer screen.

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Alternative attention training

  • Alternative attention training aims at improving an ability to rapidly switch between two different tasks.
  • Individuals are instructed to press the right mouse button in response to blue boxes and press the left mouse button in response to red boxes on computer screen.

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Divided attention training

  • Divided attention training aims at improving an ability to handle two or more tasks simultaneously.
  • Individuals are asked to grasp information from newspaper and TV news simultaneously.

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Other trainings

  • Number counting training is commonly used.
  • Individuals are asked to count by subtracting 7 from 100.

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집중력 훈련 - 기타 훈련법(2)

  • Trail making is also frequently used.
  • Individuals are asked to draw a line to connect consecutive numbers in numerical order.

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