Advances in neurology
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Advances in neurology · Jan 2003
Cognitive rehabilitation of memory following stroke. Theory, practice, and outcome.
Impaired memory is a common consequence of ischemic stroke. Cognitive rehabilitation of memory is an essential component of any comprehensive rehabilitation program for these patients. ⋯ Cognitive remediation using these methods has been shown to be an effective intervention to treat memory deficits. More well-controlled, randomized studies are needed to further investigate the efficacy of the various interventions available.