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Brain Injury ISIG TASK FORCE: Cognitive Rehabilitation

Cognitive Rehabilitation Task Force


 

MISSION

The mission of the BI-ISIG Cognitive Rehabilitation Task Force is to advance scientific knowledge in the area of cognitive rehabilitation (CR), to develop and disseminate guidelines for clinical practice in CR based on scientific principles/knowledge, and to advocate for appropriate CR interventions for individuals with cognitive deficits due to acquired brain injury.

 


 

JOIN THE TASK FORCE

Thank you for being a part of the BI-ISIG Cognitive Rehabilitation Task Force. We love that the ACRM attracts the most passionate interdisciplinary mix of rehabilitation pros from around the world. What an honor to collaborate with such driven individuals. We hope to meet with you at our upcoming networking group meeting to discuss current projects and opportunities for contribution and collaboration.

ACRM BI-ISIG Cognitive Rehabilitation Task Force Meeting

Join us to discuss the 2024 ACRM Annual Conference, Task Force updates, and new projects. We welcome your participation.

Save the Date

DATE: the first Monday every month
TIME: 2:00 PM ET

We hope to see you there!

Meeting ID: 871 0010 7749
Passcode: 464572

CO-CHAIRS

 

Amy Shapiro-Rosenbaum, PhD, FACRM
TBI Program Director
Park Terrace Care Center
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Thomas Bergquist imageThomas F. Bergquist, PhD, LP, ABPP, FACRM
Associate Professor
Mayo Clinic

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Yelena Goldin imageYelena Goldin, PhD
Clinical and Research Neuropsychologist
JFK-Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
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2024 GOALS

  1. Initiate updated EBR of CR effectiveness 2015-2020 (pending funding support)
  2. Initiate EBR of CR effectiveness in medical populations w/ cognitive impairment
  3. Expand CR training curriculum
  4. Complete survey research to guide development of future trainings and support international implementation of the CR trainings
  5. Develop additional products for Care Partner Cognitive Strategies Toolkit (phase 2) and focus on implementation (phase 3).

2022-2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • ✔Official launch of ACRM CR 2nd Edition Manual and Textbook
  • ✔ Development of manual companion website (in collaboration with ACRM leadership)
  • ✔ Launch of updated core ACRM CR live and virtual training programs
  • ✔ Development and launch of NEW ACRM Pediatric CR Training Program (in large part due to efforts of the Pediatric CRTF)
  • ✔ Received feedback on CR course from key stakeholders during 2023 spring meeting.
  • ✔ Project leads attended didactic sessions on implementation science by TBIMS Implementation SIG
  • ✔ Provided systematic review training for TF members
  • ✔ Completed article reviews for updated EBR of Computerized CR Interventions
  • ✔ Completed Phase 1 of updated EBR of CR effectiveness in other medical populations (team & initial rater training complete; literature search & EPC review in process).
  • ✔ Completed Phase 1 and beginning Phase 2 of Care Partner Cognitive Strategies Toolkit, including an environmental scan (gathering and rating resources) and creation of pilot toolkit

2021-2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Official launch of ACRM CR 2nd Edition Manual and Textbook
  • Development of manual companion website (with help of ACRM leadership team)
  • Launch of updated core ACRM CR live and virtual training programs
  • Development and launch of NEW ACRM Pediatric CR Training Program (in large part due to efforts of the Pediatric CRTF)
  • Provided systematic review training for TF members
  • Complete abstract reviews for updated EBR of computerized CR interventions
  • Completing Phase 1 of a CR Care Partner Tool Kit Environmental Scan (gathering and rating resources)

How Can I Get Involved?

  • Several ongoing projects at different levels of maturity – always opportunity for new person to step into:
    • EBR’s on effectiveness of computerized CR interventions, CR in other medical populations w/ cognitive impairment, MCI, and dementia
    • Facility Implementation Project
    • CR Care Partner Tool Kit
  • Many new project ideas – great time to get involved:
    • Public education efforts including professional development, consumer education products and activities
    • Cross Task Force collaborations