Effects of Scalp Acupuncture Combined with Errorless Learning on Memory and Cognitive Dysfunction for Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury

Objective:To investigate the effects of scalp acupuncture combined with errorless learning on memory and cognitive dysfunction for patients with traumatic brain injury.Method:Forty-eight patients with traumatic brain injury were randomly divided into treatment group(n=24)and control group(n=24).Both groups were treated with routine rehabilitation training and errorless learning,while the treatment group also received scalp acupuncture.All patients were assessed with The Rivermead Behavioral Memory Test-Chinese Version(RBMT-CV),Loewenstein's occupational therapy cognition assessment(LOTCA)and the modified Barthel index(MBI)at the time of beginning and 8 weeks later.Result:Before intervention,there were no significant differences between the two groups in any of the assessment.8 weeks later,all the assessment scores obtained with the RBMT-CV,the LOTCA and the MBI in the treatment group were significantly better than those in the control group.Conclusion:Scalp acupuncture combined with errorless learning can significantly improve memory and cognitive ability of the patients with traumatic brain injury.