An exploration of the neural control of multitasking and the implications for practice

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

Volumn 71, Issue 6, 2008, Pages 241-247

  Cook, Clare ^a  

^a QUEEN ELIZABETH PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Assessment; Dysexecutive syndrome; Executive function; Multitasking; Rehabilitation

Indexed keywords

EID: 48449090226     PISSN: 03080226     EISSN: 14776006     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/030802260807100604     Document Type: Article

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