Date of Award
12-2004
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Dr. Diane Dirette
Second Advisor
Dr. Cindee Quake Rapp
Third Advisor
Dr. Jackie West-Frasier
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
This study evaluated the effectiveness of using Personal Data Assistants to help with memory and/or organizational difficulties with adult patients who had survived mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Utilizing an AB single subject design method with a training period, one subject ultimately completed the study. The study demonstrated mixed results. Through the use of daily record sheets, the subject reported improvement in three areas of daily function but reported negative improvement in three areas of daily function. This study suggests, but does not completely support, the potential use of Personal Data Assistants with patients with Traumatic Brain Injury.
Recommended Citation
Budiwarman, Connie Lee, "The Effectiveness of Personal Data Assistants in Improving Daily Function of Adults with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury" (2004). Masters Theses. 4608.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/4608