Cognitive Retraining in Subdural Haematoma

Head injury survivors may experience a range of neuropsychological problems following a brain injury either through a road accident or due to any other injuries. Depending on the part of the brain affected and the severity of the injury, the result on any one individual can vary greatly. Personality changes, memory deficits, lack of impulse control, and poor concentration are all common. Cognitive Retraining is a technique that is designed to enhance perception, attention, comprehension, learning, remembering, reasoning and problem solving in individuals who are impaired in these areas. The present study was conducted to see the impact of Cognitive Retraining in Subdural Haematoma. The sample comprised of 5 patients of Subdural Haematoma. The mean age was 25 years educated up to graduate level. All patients were right handed, Cases were referred from Neuro surgeon. The study was pre and post intervention with follow-up. Firstly socio demographic data was filled, for Cognitive assessment LNNB-I was used. Total 36 sessions with homework assignment was given i. e. pre-assessment, cognitive retraining after that Post assessment was done to see the outcome of cognitive retraining with four month follow up. Results suggests that there was significant improvement found in the patients after the intervention in the area of attention, recall, recognition and planning. Along with these deficits their basic living skills of the patients were improved as reported by their parents and relatives. Cognitive Retraining are quite useful in remediating cognitive deficits.