Modification of cognitive and role functioning in seriously and persistently mentally ill patients, directed at improving visual and verbal memory and social and emotional perception.
Techniques designed to improve the functioning of individuals whose cognition is impaired because of physical trauma or disease. Rehabilitation strategies are designed to improve the impaired function via repetitive drills or practice, or to compensate for impaired functions that are not likely to improve. Cognitive rehabilitation is provided by psychologists and neuropsychologists, speech/language pathologists, and occupational therapists. While these three types of specialists use different assessment tools and treatment strategies, they share the common goal of improving the individual’s ability to function as independently and safely as possible in the home and work environment.