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Psychiatr. Pol. 2016; 50(3): 585–596

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12740/PP/59324

Tomasz Srebnicki, Anita Bryńska

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Zastosowanie komputerowych technologii wspomagających (CAT) w rehabilitacji funkcji poznawczych w zaburzeniach psychicznych wieku rozwojowego

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The application of computer assisted technologies (CAT) in the rehabilitation of cognitive functions in psychiatric disorders of childhood and adolescence

Summary
First applications of computer-assisted technologies (CAT) in the rehabilitation of cognitive deficits, including child and adolescent psychiatric disorders date back to the 80’s last century. Recent developments in computer technologies, wide access to the Internet and vast expansion of electronic devices resulted in dynamic increase in therapeutic software as well as supporting devices. The aim of computer assisted technologies is the improvement in the comfort and quality of life as well as the rehabilitation of impaired functions. The goal of the article is the presentation of most common computer-assisted technologies used in the therapy of children and adolescents with cognitive deficits as well as the literature review of their effectiveness including the challenges and limitations in regard to the implementation of such interventions.

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