Symposium

International

Brain Injury

Technology (e.g. robotics, assistive technology, mHealth)

Combating Executive Functioning Deficits Through the Use of Smart Systems and Integrative Technologies (844058)

Presenter(s)

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  Fofi Constantinidou, PhD, CCC-SLP, CBIS, FACRM, FASHA

  Professor of Psychology and Director of Center for Applied Neuroscience
  University of Cyprus
  Nicosia, Nicosia

  Presentation Slides
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  Eva Pettemeridou, PhD

  Post-doctoral Fellow
  University of Cyprus
  Nicosia, Nicosia
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  Peter A. Meulenbroek, PhD., MSCI, CCC-SLP

  Assistant Professor
  University of Kentucky
  Lexington, Kentucky
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  Tracey Wallace, CCC-SLP

  Speech-Language Pathologist/Clinical Research Scientist
  Shepherd Center
  Alpharetta, Georgia

This symposium addresses a significant challenge in TBI, namely the chronic deficits in executive functioning and self-awareness. These deficits often interfere with successful reintegration of TBI survivors in their educational and work settings. We will provide evidence from the use of smart multimodal intelligent systems (iPams) in identifying and monitoring emotional states. We will also present efficacy data on computer-assisted interventions targeting social communication training and return to work (WoRC training). These methods offer a safe environment in which to explore social skill strategies without consequences. We will conclude with the presentation of SwapMyMood, a smartphone application designed to optimize delivery and monitoring of metacognitive strategies in rehabilitation. The ultimate objective of these novel methodologies is to shift the burden of responsibility to the patient, minimize errors and maximize self-awareness and strategy use that can lead to effective performance.

Learning Objectives:

• Upon completion, participants will be able to understand how TBI affects executive functioning and self-awareness.
• Identify how smart monitoring systems can be used in TBI rehabilitation to improve self-awareness.
• Upon completion, participants will be able to describe the components of social communication training that could be incorporated in computer-based and mobile app interventions.
• Discuss barriers and solutions to the application of technology for support of executive function in the rehabilitation of people with TBI.