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Efficacy of Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation: Interventions of QEEG-guided Biofeedback, Computers, Strategies, and Medications

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Study at a glance

Area
TBI & Concussion
Study type
Review & meta-analysis
Authors
Thornton KE, Carmody DP
Journal
Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
Year
2008
Protocol
review of TBI cognitive rehabilitation, including QEEG-guided EEG biofeedback

Key findings

  • Compares computer, cognitive strategy, EEG biofeedback and medication interventions for TBI
  • Uses effect size and longevity of effect as criteria, adding to earlier meta-reviews
  • Many treatment gains in the literature are no larger than those seen in placebo groups from repeated testing
  • EEG biofeedback was found effective for auditory memory

DOI 10.1007/s10484-008-9056-z → PubMed 18551365 →

A review of treatments meant to restore memory, attention and problem solving after traumatic brain injury (TBI), comparing computer-based interventions, cognitive strategies, EEG biofeedback and medications. Rather than relying on statistical significance alone, the authors judged each treatment by effect size and by how long its benefits lasted, noting that many reported gains are no larger than placebo or retesting effects. They conclude that EEG biofeedback is an effective intervention for auditory memory.