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Intervention of Short-Term and Working Memory Impairments in Closed-Head Injury: A Literature Review

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN COMMUNICATION SCIENCE AND DISORDERS • Volume 33 • 160–171 • Fall 2006 © NSSLHA 1092-5171/06/3302-0160 ABSTRACT: This article provides a clinical review of current treatment approaches to short-term and working memory impairments in individuals who have sustained traumatic closed-head injuries. Preliminarily, general information on closed-head injuries is presented. Specific short-term and working memory impairments, as well as assessments and interventions used in the practice of speech-language pathology, are then discussed. Finally, a literature review regarding outcomes and treatment efficacy is presented, revealing potentially limited generalization, though subjective benefits are described. The goal of this article is to prompt clinicians to evaluate their current interventions, thereby maximizing the effectiveness of the therapeutic process and ultimately enhancing the lives of the individuals served.