Mind-Brain Plasticity and Rehabilitation of Cognitive Functions: What Techniques Have Been Proven Effective?

• Main Author: Benedetto Sacchetti (auth)
• Other Authors: Katiuscia Sacco (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media SA 2017
• Series: Frontiers Research Topics
• Subjects: Neurosciences; Neuroimaging; Brain Stimulation; cerebral plasticity; cognitive functions; training; Rehabilitation
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Rehabilitation of cognitive functions is a primary goal in neurological and psychiatric settings. Cognitive treatments include individual and group exercises, as well as the use of computer programs and virtual reality. Besides, ongoing studies have been examining the clinical usefulness of non-inva...