Efficacy of a computerized cognitive training application for older adults with and without memory impairments
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Efficacy of a computerized cognitive training application for older adults with and without memory impairmentsDate
2013-06-19Citation
Maseda A, Millán-Calenti JC, Lorenzo-López L, Núñez-Naveira L. Efficacy of a computerized cognitive training application for older adults with and without memory impairments. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2013;25:411-419.
Abstract
[Abstract] Background/aims It has been shown that cognitive
training might help to protect against age-related cognitive
decline. Our aim was to evaluate the efficacy of a computerized
cognitive training application and its near transfer
effects on the cognitive status of older adults.
Methods Performance on the 7-Minute Screen at baseline
and at the end of the program was analyzed by using a prepost
design. Adults aged 55 and older (n = 101; mean
age ± standard deviation: 68.97 ± 5.81 years) with and
without memory impairments were trained.
Results Significant improvements after the training program
were found in memory, visuo-spatial and verbal fluency
abilities, regardless of age, gender or education.
Moreover, participants without significant memory
impairments and those with Age-Associated Memory
Impairment gained from the program more than subjects
with mild cognitive impairment.
Conclusion Computerized cognitive training programs,
such as Telecognitio , may be used as a practical and
valuable tool in clinic to improve cognitive status.
Keywords
7-Minute screen
Computerized cognitive training
Cognitive impairment
Telecognitio®
Computerized cognitive training
Cognitive impairment
Telecognitio®