Effect of receptive provocation as a therapeutic approach for cognitive and consciousness improvement among traumatic brain injury patients in India.
Sudha Devadoss, Theranirajan Ethiraj, Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran, Anandhi Duraikannu, Shabana Nisarahamed, Deepika Ramalingam, Sundari Mani
Bioinformation January 1, 2024 DOI: 10.6026/9732063002001979 via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractReceptive Provocation therapy, a multisensory stimulation approach, improves cognitive function and level of consciousness in patients with traumatic brain injury. In a randomized trial, 70 patients were assigned to either an experimental group that received 20-25 minutes of RP therapy daily for seven days or a control group that received routine care. Assessments on day eight showed significant improvements in cognitive function and consciousness in the experimental group, while the control group showed no significant changes. The findings suggest that RP therapy is an effective intervention for enhancing recovery after TBI.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Randomized controlled trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 70 |
| Population | Patients with traumatic brain injury |
| Dose | 20-25 minutes daily |
| Duration | Seven-day intervention, assessment on day 8 |
| Keywords | Traumatic brain injury Cognitive function Level of consciousness Multisensory stimulation Receptive provocation therapy |
| Key finding | Receptive Provocation therapy significantly improved cognitive function and consciousness levels in TBI patients compared to routine care. |
Abstract
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a global health concern, often resulting in cognitive deficits and altered states of consciousness. This study evaluated the effectiveness of Receptive Provocation (RP) therapy in improving mental function and consciousness levels among TBI patients. 70 patients were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups, with the experimental group undergoing RP therapy for 20-25 minutes daily over seven days, while the control group received routine care. Post-test assessments on day 8 revealed significant improvements in the experimental group's cognitive function and consciousness levels (p=0.001), whereas no significant changes were observed in the control group. These findings suggest that RP therapy is an effective intervention for enhancing cognitive and consciousness outcomes in TBI patients.