Cognitive function and assistive technology for cognition: A systematic review

Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society

Volumn 18, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 1-19

  Gillespie, Alex ^a   Best, Catherine ^b   O'Neill, Brian ^b,c  

^a LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING   (United Kingdom)

^c The Disabilities Trust   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Amnestic; Cognitive disorders; Delirium; Dementia; Memory disorders; Neuropsychology; Rehabilitation; Review; Self help devices

Indexed keywords

EID: 84855172996     PISSN: 13556177     EISSN: 14697661     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S1355617711001548     Document Type: Review

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