scholarly journals Social cognition and executive functioning predictors of supervisors’ appraisal of interpersonal behaviour in the workplace following acquired brain injury

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 299-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giles Yeates ◽  
Michelle Rowberry ◽  
Stephen Dunne ◽  
Michelle Goshawk ◽  
Mythreyi Mahadevan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognition ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Executive Functioning ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Interpersonal Behaviour

Executive Functioning and Adaptive Living Skills after Acquired Brain Injury

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 263-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Perna ◽  
Ashlee R. Loughan ◽  
Kristin Talka
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Executive Functioning ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Living Skills

The development of a measure of social cognition following acquired brain injury

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 633-648
Author(s):  
Charlotte Cattran ◽  
Michael Oddy ◽  
Sara da Silva Ramos ◽  
Anna Goodson ◽  
Rodger Wood
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognition ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury

scholarly journals An Investigation of the Validity of the Edinburgh Social Cognition Test (ESCoT) in Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Blanca Poveda ◽  
Sharon Abrahams ◽  
R. Asaad Baksh ◽  
Sarah E. MacPherson ◽  
Jonathan J. Evans
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognition ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Rehabilitation Service ◽  
General Ability ◽  
And Performance

Abstract Objectives: Social cognition is frequently impaired following an acquired brain injury (ABI) but often overlooked in clinical assessments. There are few validated and appropriate measures of social cognitive abilities for ABI patients. The current study examined the validity of the Edinburgh Social Cognition Test (ESCoT, Baksh et al., 2018) in measuring social cognition following an ABI. Methods: Forty-one patients with ABI were recruited from a rehabilitation service and completed measures of general ability, executive functions and social cognition (Faux Pas; FP, Reading the Mind in the Eyes; RME, Social Norms Questionnaire; SNQ and the ESCoT). Forty-one controls matched on age, sex and years of education also performed the RME, SNQ and ESCoT. Results: A diagnosis of ABI was significantly associated with poorer performance on all ESCoT measures and RME while adjusting for age, sex and years of education. In ABI patients, the ESCoT showed good internal consistency with its subcomponents and performance correlated with the other measures of social cognition demonstrating convergent validity. Better Trail Making Test performance predicted better ESCoT total, RME and SNQ scores. Higher TOPF IQ was associated with higher RME scores, while higher WAIS-IV working memory predicted better FP performance. Conclusions: The ESCoT is a brief, valid and internally consistent assessment tool able to detect social cognition deficits in neurological patients. Given the prevalence of social cognition deficits in ABI and the marked impact these can have on an individual’s recovery, this assessment can be a helpful addition to a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment.

scholarly journals Feasibility and Acceptability of the Multicontext Approach for Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury in Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abhishek Jaywant ◽  
Chelsea Steinberg ◽  
Alyson Lee ◽  
Joan Toglia
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Executive Functioning ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Inpatient Rehabilitation ◽  
Executive Dysfunction ◽  
Strategy Use ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Guided Questioning

The Multicontext (MC) approach, a metacognitive intervention designed to improve awareness, strategy use, and executive functioning, may be beneficial for individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI) undergoing acute inpatient rehabilitation. The goal of this study was to provide evidence of feasibility, acceptability, and patient perceived benefit of the MC approach. A case series of eight individuals with acquired brain injury and at least mild executive functioning impairment were recruited from an acute inpatient rehabilitation unit. The MC approach - involving guided questioning and patient self-generation of strategies within everyday functional cognitive tasks - was implemented within routine occupational therapy. Outcome measures were self-report of treatment satisfaction, the Self-Regulation Skills Interview, and the Weekly Calendar Planning Activity. Participants rated the MC approach as highly satisfying and engaging. They described subjective improvements in their ability to use executive functioning strategies. The MC approach was associated with improvement in awareness, strategy use, and executive functioning at the conclusion of treatment. The MC approach may be a beneficial structured intervention for individuals with acquired brain injury and executive dysfunction undergoing acute inpatient rehabilitation. Further evaluation with larger samples in controlled trials is warranted.

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