Article

The number of people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) having persistent deficits
that compromise their ability to perform everyday skills is increasing. Previous
occupation-based studies indicate that computer-based skills using repetitive
practice may be a viable option for retraining. We investigated the effects of
different practice schedules on skill learning in 6 men with TBI. Participants
with significant impairments in processing and fine motor control practiced 3
tasks using a random (n = 3) or a blocked (n = 3) ordered practice schedule.
Practice occurred for 55 min/day for 13 days with retention and transfer trials
taking place 2 weeks after training. Both groups showed a significant increase in
performance during skill acquisition and maintained this performance. Only the
random-practice group, however, was able to transfer this learning to another
task. The findings provide evidence that people with TBI can improve their
everyday skills with randomly structured practice.

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