International Journal of Neurorehabilitation

Department of Clinical Medicine, Hammel Neurorehabilitation Centre and University Research Clinic, University of Aarhus, Aarhus, Denmark

Publications

• Review Article   
  How is guided interaction therapy, the Affolter Modell®, beneficial for adults with severe impairments after acquired brain injury: protocol for a scoping review
  Author(s): Helle Roenn-Smidt*, Lone Black Lund, Anna Birthe Andersen, Trine Marlene Nedergaard Steenholt and Hanne Pallesen
  
  Background: The prevalence of acquired brain injury is on a steady rise globally. This has important implications for individuals, their families, broader society, and even the socioeconomic landscape of countries. Addressing the complexity of these impairments is challenging, especially in individuals with severe impairments. Several health professionals highlight the Affolter Modell® as an effective method for enhancing basic perceptual and cognitive functions in relation to sensory stimuli processing, potentially impacting higher cognitive functions such as planning and problem solving in daily tasks. Unfortunately, the Affolter Modell® lacks scientific evidence, which hinders its widespread use in neuro-rehabilitation. Objective: This protocol aims to explore the potential benefits of Guided Interaction Therapy (GTI.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2376-0281.2024.10.557

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