A Scoping Literature Analysis on the Effect of Cognitive Rehabilitation in Improving Higher Mental Functions Following Stroke

Abstract

Background & Objective: Higher mental function is a common complain of patients dealing with stroke and potentially affect ability to complete functional activities. Cognitive rehabilitation programmes either attempt to retrain lost or poor memory functions, or teach patients strategies to cope with them. To review the efficacy of cognitive rehabilitation interventions for patients with post-stroke in cognitive impairment. Design: Literature review Conclusion: The study concluded that the effect of cognitive rehabilitation on higher mental function is effective in patients after diagnosed with stroke and significant positive impacts were seen in individuals with cognitive function such as planning, memory, execution etc. Key words: Cognitive Function, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Higher Mental Function, Stroke, Physical Therapy, Activity of Daily Living