Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a serious condition caused by external or internal factors, leading to cognitive, behavioral, physical, relational, and sensory challenges. The impact varies depending on the affected brain area and the severity of the injury.

Numerous methods have been developed in neuropsychological rehabilitation to restore, compensate for, or substitute cognitive functions affected by TBI. But how effective are these methods?

This video dives into the scientific literature to answer this question. Researchers analyzed over 5,000 studies from the SCOPUS and PUBMED databases, narrowing it down to 17 key articles. Among these, 11 were randomized or semi-randomized controlled trials, 5 were clinical studies, and 1 was a comparative study.

The findings reveal that 58.82% of the studies used computerized rehabilitation methods, while 35.3% relied on traditional approaches, and 5.88% adopted holistic rehabilitation. Impressively, 90% of these methods showed significant efficacy.

However, the success of neuropsychological rehabilitation depends on several factors, including the cause and phase of the TBI, the duration of the intervention, and the specific symptoms being treated. Rehabilitation must also be tailored to each patient’s unique context.