Cognitive Training Program to Improve Working Memory in Older Adults with MCI

Hyer, Lee; Scott, Ciera; Atkinson, Mary Michael; Mullen, C; Lee, Anna; Johnson, J. Aaron; McKenzie, Laura

doi:10.1080/07317115.2015.1120257

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“…Five clinical studies were randomized controlled clinical trials (McAvinue et al, 2013; Corbett et al, 2015; Rose et al, 2015; Walton et al, 2015; Hyer et al, 2016), and one study included two randomly allotted intervention groups (Bozoki et al, 2013). All of them applied only computerized cognitive training.…”

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“…The findings of the studies in Table 1 indicate that computerized cognitive training can lead to the improvement of cognitive functions such as reasoning skills (Corbett et al, 2015), short-term memory (McAvinue et al, 2013), working memory (Hyer et al, 2016), processing speed and visual working memory (Walton et al, 2015) in particular. However, this training should be performed over a longer time span since a short-term cognitive training mainly has an impact on short-term memory with temporary effects (McAvinue et al, 2013; Walton et al, 2015).…”

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Computer-Based Cognitive Training in Aging

Klímová

2016

Front. Aging Neurosci.

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At present there is a rapid growth of aging population groups worldwide, which brings about serious economic and social problems. Thus, there is considerable effort to prolong the active life of these older people and keep them independent. The purpose of this mini review is to explore available clinical studies implementing computer-based cognitive training programs as intervention tools in the prevention and delay of cognitive decline in aging, with a special focus on their effectiveness. This was done by conducting a literature search in the databases Web of Science, Scopus, MEDLINE and Springer, and consequently by evaluating the findings of the relevant studies. The findings show that computerized cognitive training can lead to the improvement of cognitive functions such as working memory and reasoning skills in particular. However, this training should be performed over a longer time span since a short-term cognitive training mainly has an impact on short-term memory with temporary effects. In addition, the training must be intense to become effective. Furthermore, the results indicate that it is important to pay close attention to the methodological standards in future clinical studies.

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Section: Discussion Of the Findingsmentioning

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Computer-Based Cognitive Training in Aging

Klímová

2016

Front. Aging Neurosci.

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“…We found 19 studies in which 11 digital cognitive training programs for older people with cognitive impairment and dementia were mentioned. The selected papers consisted of ten RCTs (Gaitán et al, 2012;Zaccarelli et al, 2013;Fiatarone Singh et al, 2014;Barban et al, 2015;Cavallo et al, 2016;Hyer et al, 2016;Suo et al, 2016;Bahar-Fuchs et al, 2017;Hagovská et al, 2017;Cavallo and Angilletta, 2018), five pre-post studies (Gigler et al, 2013;González-Palau et al, 2014;Hwang et al, 2015;Vermeij et al, 2017;Mendoza Laiz et al, 2018), two studies with repeated measures design (Eckroth-Bucher and Siberski, 2009;Vermeij et al, 2016), one pilot study (Danassi, 2015), and one study protocol for an RCT (Vanova et al, 2018).…”

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“…The results showed that people with mild and moderate impairment receiving a combination of stimulation techniques enhanced the logical memory domain and that these improvements remained 8 weeks after the intervention. Three studies were identified regarding the use of the computer-based cognitive training program Cogmed (Hyer et al, 2016;Vermeij et al, 2016Vermeij et al, , 2017. Hyer et al (2016) conducted an RCT that examined the effectiveness of Cogmed in older adults with MCI.…”

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Technologies for Cognitive Training and Cognitive Rehabilitation for People With Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia. A Systematic Review

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Due to the growing number of older adults with cognitive impairment, it is essential to delay the onset and progression of cognitive decline and promote a healthy lifestyle. The rapid growth of technology has considerably advanced the field of computerized cognitive interventions. Consequently, traditional cognitive interventions are being adapted and new multimedia systems are being developed to encourage health and independent living in old age. The primary objective of this review was to identify cognitive stimulation, training and rehabilitation programs aimed at older people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. PsycINFO, Medline, CINAHL, Web of Science, PubMed, and CORDIS databases were searched from January 2008 to August 2018. Two researchers reviewed the potential studies individually for eligibility. Studies of computerized cognitive interventions for people with dementia and cognitive impairment were included if they clearly described objectives, users and functioning. A systematic review of the studies was carried out, providing a qualitative synthesis of the features and study characteristics of each software. Nineteen studies met the inclusion criteria, and 11 different cognitive stimulation, training, and rehabilitation programs were identified. The studies found on cognitive intervention software indicate the existence of various technological programs for people with MCI and dementia. On the overall, the programs were aimed at people with different clinical conditions, able to create specific treatments and personalized training, optimized for portable devices, and user-friendly. However, the selected programs differ from each other in terms of objectives, usage mode and characteristics, even if they were used for the same purposes. Therefore, the information obtained in the review may be relevant to distinguish between programs and select the one that best suits each user. Thus, more information about the features and context of use is needed as well as more clinical studies to be able to compare among computerized cognitive programs.

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“…What sorts of interventions work-and on what outcomes-for individuals with cognitive conditions? Hyer and colleagues describe a RCT of computerized cognitive training plus in-person coaching for improving working memory in individuals with MCI (Hyer, Scott, Atkinson, Mullen, Lee, Johnson, & McKenzie, 2016) present. Those in the intervention group (n = 35) improved relative to a sham group (n = 35) on some measures in group x time analyses; on other measures the sham group improved equally.…”

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