EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COGNITIVE REHABILITATION ON COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE

Abstract

This study examined the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation exercises in improving general cognitive functioning among stroke patients. A quasi-experimental design was employed with a sample of 40 stroke patients recruited from government and private hospitals in Lahore. Participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n=20) and a control group (n=20). Cognitive functioning was assessed using the Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE) at both pre- and post-intervention stages. The experimental group received targeted cognitive rehabilitation exercises aimed at enhancing cognitive abilities, while the control group received no such intervention. Paired sample t-test analysis revealed significant improvements in cognitive functioning within the experimental group, whereas no notable change was observed in the control group. These findings highlight the potential of culturally relevant, evidence-based cognitive rehabilitation approaches in supporting stroke recovery, with implications for clinical practice, caregivers, and rehabilitation programs.