# Effect of receptive provocation as a therapeutic approach for cognitive and consciousness improvement among traumatic brain injury patients in India

**Authors:** Sudha Devadoss, Theranirajan Ethiraj, Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran, Anandhi Duraikannu, Shabana Nisarahamed, Deepika Ramalingam, Sundari Mani

PMC · DOI: 10.6026/9732063002001979 · Bioinformation · 2024-12-31

## TL;DR

This study shows that Receptive Provocation therapy improves cognitive and consciousness outcomes in traumatic brain injury patients.

## Contribution

The study introduces Receptive Provocation therapy as a novel and effective intervention for TBI recovery.

## Key findings

- RP therapy significantly improved cognitive function in TBI patients (p=0.001).
- Consciousness levels increased in the experimental group after RP therapy.
- Control group showed no significant changes in cognitive or consciousness outcomes.

## Abstract

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a global health concern, often resulting in cognitive deficits and altered states of consciousness.
This study evaluated the effectiveness of Receptive Provocation (RP) therapy in improving mental function and consciousness levels among
TBI patients. 70 patients were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups, with the experimental group undergoing RP therapy
for 20-25 minutes daily over seven days, while the control group received routine care. Post-test assessments on day 8 revealed significant
improvements in the experimental group's cognitive function and consciousness levels (p=0.001), whereas no significant changes were observed
in the control group. These findings suggest that RP therapy is an effective intervention for enhancing cognitive and consciousness
outcomes in TBI patients.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** traumatic brain injury (MONDO:0858950)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** TBI (MESH:D000070642), cognitive deficits (MESH:D003072)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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