Friday, November 9, 2012

Dual sensory impairment (DSI) in traumatic brain injury (TBI) -- An emerging interdisciplinary challenge

 In case  this describes your needs.
http://www.naric.com/research/rehab/record.cfm?search=2&type=all&criteria=J64195&phrase=no&rec=119291
Abstract: Article presents current research on dual sensory impairment (DSI), a term that describes co-existing auditory and visual sensory deficits, in traumatic brain injury (TBI). Current research investigating DSI in both the active duty and veteran populations, along with research pertinent to auditory and visual medical professionals that can be generalized to these patient groups, is presented. Important issues related to diagnosing these sensory deficits in the clinic are discussed. Due to the heterogenous nature of TBI lesions, an important challenge that the clinician faces is ruling out the influence of multiple sensory deficits and/or the influence of cognitive processes on diagnosis and rehabilitation of the patient. Treatment options for DSI involve remediation of the sensory deficits via existing sensory aids or training exercises. Finally, rehabilitation factors are considered so that clinicians can better understand the needs of the average veteran with DSI.

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