Telerehabilitation for cognitive disorders: randomized controlled trial in patients with stroke outcomes

The internship at the Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine, and Movement of the University of Verona gave me the opportunity to closely observe the reality of acquired cognitive deficits and the management of patients affected by them. In this paper, I will focus specifically on patients with cognitive outcomes following a stroke. The study I will present explores the use of tele-rehabilitation through computerized tools as an alternative to traditional rehabilitation sessions with a neuropsychologist. The two groups involved use the same computerized tool (Neurotablet®) in different settings: the Experimental Group at home, following a weekly program provided by neuropsychologists, and the Control Group in a hospital setting. The aim of this study is to assess whether a computer-based restorative cognitive treatment administered through tele-rehabilitation can lead to cognitive improvements comparable to those achieved with the same treatment conducted in person. This approach paves the way for new perspectives and broader opportunities for a future in which cognitive treatment can be provided to anyone in need, despite the limited resources available in dedicated services.