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.
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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 2026 ACRM Annual Conference, Task Force updates, and new projects. We welcome your participation.
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DATE: The first Monday of each month
TIME: 2:00 PM ET
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CO-CHAIRS
Amy Shapiro-Rosenbaum, PhD, FACRM
TBI Program Director
Park Terrace Care Center
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Thomas F. Bergquist, PhD, LP, ABPP, FACRM
Associate Professor
Mayo Clinic
PAST CHAIRS
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2026 GOALS
- Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews of CR for persons with TBI and Stroke – Title Review and abstract review in early 2026
- Continue with EBR of CR effectiveness in medical populations w/cognitive impairment and computerized CR
- Continue to expand reach of CR Manual & Textbook into new venues (e.g. graduate school curricula), translating into Spanish, incorporation of material into other course offerings.
- Review attendee feedback of experiences with new CRM2 training format to guide ongoing program development
- Complete survey to examine provider awareness and adoption of CREBRs into everyday clinical practice.
- Identify platform(s) where to house KT tools with goals of being as widely available/accessible as possible.
2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Evidence-Based Reviews:
- Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews of CR for person with TBI and Stroke – Title search complete, rereview of studies by titles and abstract to begin soon (End goal: update CR practice recommendations).
- Updated EBR on Computerized CR with TBI and Stroke – Full text review nearly complete. Currently working on data abstraction and results preparation.
- Updated EBR of CR effectiveness in other medical populations – completed title screen and abstract review which identified 225 papers for full text review.
Knowledge Translation, Implementation Science and Professional CME Activities:
- Care Partner Cognitive Strategies Toolkit – Completed 10 functionally based tools designed to help educate care partners on cognitive rehabilitation.
- Obtained BI-ISIG funding to help complete develop of survey study looking at determinants impacting adoption of evidence-based CR practice recommendations and differences in practice patterns between civilian and military CR providers. Beta testing process in progress.
- Added several new members from multiple disciplines ACRM CR Course teaching faculty.
- New Work Group translating ACRM CR materials into Spanish, starting with memory and attention
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?
Ongoing projects at different levels of maturity with opportunities for a new person to step into:
- Implementation Science Work Group
- Cognitive Strategies Care Partner Toolkit
- Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews of CR in TBI and stroke
- New Work Group translating ACRM CR materials into Spanish.
Many new possible project ideas including:
- Public education efforts including professional development, consumer education products and activities
- Cross Task Force collaborations
