Effect of training frequency on face-name recall by adults with traumatic brain injury

K. Hux, N. Manasse, S. Wright, J. Snell

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Abstract

Many TBI survivors have difficulty recalling the names of people with whom they frequently interact. Researchers have established that mnemonics and visual imagery strategies are often effective in facilitating encoding and recall of such information; however, no research exists pertaining to the frequency that such training should occur. The purpose of this study was to assess the relative effectiveness of three frequencies of intervention sessions - once per day, two times per week, and five times per day - on TBI survivors' ability to recall face-name associations. Results showed that sessions held daily and twice a week were more effective than sessions held five times per day. Mnemonics and visual imagery strategies were effective for four of the seven participants, regardless of frequency of intervention sessions. Implications for treatment and future research are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)907-920
Number of pages14
JournalBrain Injury
Volume14
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - 2000

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Neuroscience (miscellaneous)
  • Developmental and Educational Psychology
  • Clinical Neurology

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