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Mazo G, Pantaléo S, van der Oord A, Picq JL, Hertz-Pannier L, Brunet E, Azouvi P, Vallat-Azouvi C. Rehabilitation of working memory after acquired brain injury and multiple sclerosis: A systematic review. Neuropsychol Rehabil 2024:1-39. [PMID: 38430123 DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2024.2319909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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The objective is to study the effectiveness of working memory (WM) rehabilitation after Acquired brain injury (ABI) and multiple sclerosis (MS). A systematic database search of published studies, following PRISMA recommendations, with assessment of methodological quality and risk of bias, was conducted. The results were analysed according to the rehabilitation method used. 31 studies (including 14 class I) were included, and 11 different training programs were identified. Despite great variability in training methodology and outcome measures, the results were positive overall. However, only three rehabilitation programs showed a transfer effect to WM (near) and daily life with long-term maintenance. The results were more variable for protocols limited to the use of computerized n-back training tasks. Overall, the current evidence supports multi-task WM training rather than single-task-limited program. It also supports early and long duration training, with some therapist support. However, it is not possible, to date, to make strong recommendations regarding the rehabilitation program to be used preferentially. Although results are encouraging, level of evidence remains modest, particularly regarding the maintenance of the therapeutic effect after the end of training, and the transfer to everyday life skills. The influence of rehabilitation parameters (training duration, therapist involvement … ) remains difficult to assess.
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- Guillaume Mazo
- DysCo Laboratory, Paris 8 Saint-Denis University, Paris, France
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- DysCo Laboratory, Paris 8 Saint-Denis University, Paris, France
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- UNIACT/Neurospin/Joliot/CEA-SACLAY and U1141 NeuroDiderot, Inserm, Paris University, Paris, France
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- Team DevPsy, UVSQ, Inserm, CESP, UMR 1018, Paris-Saclay University, Villejuif, France
- Hospital Mignot-Versailles, Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt, France
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- AP-HP, GHU Paris-Saclay, Raymond. Poincaré Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Garches, France
- Team DevPsy, UVSQ, Inserm, CESP, UMR 1018, Paris-Saclay University, Villejuif, France
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- DysCo Laboratory, Paris 8 Saint-Denis University, Paris, France
- Antenne UEROS-UGECAMIDF, Raymond Poincaré Hospital, Garches, France
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Gil-Pagés M, Solana J, Sánchez-Carrión R, Tormos JM, Enseñat-Cantallops A, García-Molina A. Functional improvement in chronic stroke patients when following a supervised home-based computerized cognitive training. Brain Inj 2022; 36:1349-1356. [PMID: 36331895 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2022.2140832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Computerized Cognitive Training (CCT) is an effective treatment for cognitive impairment in the post-acute stage of stroke. However, it is still not clear if it is suitable for chronic stage. OBJECTIVES To explore if patients with cognitive deficit following stroke may benefit from CCT. METHODS Thirty patients post-stroke between 24 and 62 years old were randomized into two groups (A and B) to receive two different types of CCT. All patients were tested with a neuropsychological battery and functional questionnaires, before and after each CCT and also 6 months after the end of the study. In phase I, Group A received a customized CCT and Group B received a non-customized CCT, over 6 weeks. Three months after, each group received the other intervention (phase II). RESULTS After phase I, between-group analyses revealed that Group A showed a relative decrease in subjective complaints. In contrast, Group B showed improvement in performance-based measures. After phase II, the decrease in subjective complaints continued in Group A, and both groups showed improvement in performance-based measures. CONCLUSIONS Patients with chronic stroke improved cognitive functioning after performing supervised home-based multi-domain computerized cognitive training.
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- Macarena Gil-Pagés
- Institut Guttmann, Institut Universitari de Neurorehabilitació, adscrit a la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain.,Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain.,Fundació Institut d´Investigació en Ciències de la Salut Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain.,Departament de Psicologia Clínica i de la Salut, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
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- Institut Guttmann, Institut Universitari de Neurorehabilitació, adscrit a la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain.,Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain.,Fundació Institut d´Investigació en Ciències de la Salut Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Guttmann, Institut Universitari de Neurorehabilitació, adscrit a la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain.,Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain.,Fundació Institut d´Investigació en Ciències de la Salut Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Guttmann, Institut Universitari de Neurorehabilitació, adscrit a la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain.,Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain.,Fundació Institut d´Investigació en Ciències de la Salut Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Guttmann, Institut Universitari de Neurorehabilitació, adscrit a la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain.,Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain.,Fundació Institut d´Investigació en Ciències de la Salut Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Guttmann, Institut Universitari de Neurorehabilitació, adscrit a la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain.,Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain.,Fundació Institut d´Investigació en Ciències de la Salut Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain
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Das J, Morris R, Barry G, Vitorio R, Oman P, McDonald C, Walker R, Stuart S. Exploring the feasibility of technological visuo-cognitive training in Parkinson's: Study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0275738. [PMID: 36206239 PMCID: PMC9543984 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Visual and cognitive dysfunction are common in Parkinson's disease and relate to balance and gait impairment, as well as increased falls risk and reduced quality of life. Vision and cognition are interrelated (termed visuo-cognition) which makes intervention complex in people with Parkinson's (PwP). Non-pharmacological interventions for visuo-cognitive deficits are possible with modern technology, such as combined mobile applications and stroboscopic glasses, but evidence for their effectiveness in PwP is lacking. We aim to investigate whether technological visuo-cognitive training (TVT) can improve visuo-cognitive function in PwP. We will use a parallel group randomised controlled trial to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of TVT versus standard care in PwP. Forty PwP who meet our inclusion criteria will be randomly assigned to one of two visuo-cognitive training interventions. Both interventions will be carried out by a qualified physiotherapist in participants own homes (1-hour sessions, twice a week, for 4 weeks). Outcome measures will be assessed on anti-parkinsonian medication at baseline and at the end of the 4-week intervention. Feasibility of the TVT intervention will be assessed in relation to safety and acceptability of the technological intervention, compliance and adherence to the intervention and usability of equipment in participants homes. Additionally, semi structured interviews will be conducted to explore participants' experience of the technology. Exploratory efficacy outcomes will include change in visual attention measured using the Trail Making Test as well as changes in balance, gait, quality of life, fear of falling and levels of activity. This pilot study will focus on the feasibility and acceptability of TVT in PwP and provide preliminary data to support the design of a larger, multi-centre randomised controlled trial. This trial is registered at isrctn.com (ISRCTN46164906).
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- Julia Das
- Department of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, North Tyneside General Hospital, North Shields, United Kingdom
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- Department of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, North Tyneside General Hospital, North Shields, United Kingdom
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- Department of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Department of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Department of Mathematics, Physics & Electrical Engineering, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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- Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, North Tyneside General Hospital, North Shields, United Kingdom
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- Department of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, North Tyneside General Hospital, North Shields, United Kingdom
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Byard K, Gosling AS, Tucker P, Richmond J, Ashton R, Pickering A, Charles F, Fine H, Reed J. Reflections on the physical, executive developmental and systems applied framework in child neuropsychological rehabilitation. Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry 2022; 27:1221-1233. [PMID: 34920675 DOI: 10.1177/13591045211062384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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This paper describes the influence of the Physical, Executive, Developmental and Systems (PEDS) framework on the delivery of community-based child neuropsychological rehabilitation and how it has been enhanced by the proliferation of neuroscientific, neuropsychological and psychosocial research and evidence-base in childhood brain injury and rehabilitation over the past decade. The paper signposts to some of the key models, theories and concepts currently shaping service delivery. Application of the PEDS framework in a clinical case is described.
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- Katie Byard
- Department of Clinical Psychology, Recolo UK Ltd, UK
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Recolo UK Ltd, UK
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Recolo UK Ltd, UK
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Recolo UK Ltd, UK
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Svaerke K, Pyke SB, Tjoernlund M, Humle F, Mogensen J. Effects of computer-based cognitive rehabilitation on working memory in patients with acquired brain injury in the chronic phase, a pilot-study. Brain Inj 2022; 36:1-11. [PMID: 35157537 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2022.2034965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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BACKGROUND Working memory impairment is common in patients in the chronic phase after acquired brain injury (ABI), and there is a need to develop efficacious rehabilitation methods. This trial explored the effects of two different computer-based cognitive rehabilitation (CBCR) programmes on working memory in the chronic phase after ABI, as well as the role of continuous support versus no support from a health professional on the efficacy of CBCR. METHODS A total of 72 patients were randomized into four different groups for a 12-week intervention: Two groups trained with the CBCR-programmes 'Cogmed' and 'Brain+ Health,' respectively, and one group completed active-control training. All three groups received continuous support from a health professional. The last group trained with the CBCR programme 'Brain+ Health' but received no support. Before and after the intervention, patients were tested with a neuropsychological battery of working memory, attention and executive functions. RESULTS Both CBCR-programmes improved working memory when administered with support from a health professional. The programmes improved different sub-components of working memory, possibly because of their individual content and design. None of the CBCR-programmes were more efficacious than sham-training with support. CBCR without support did not improve working memory in patients.
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- Katrine Svaerke
- The Unit for Cognitive Neuroscience (UCN), Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Center for Rehabilitation of Brain Injury, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Center for Rehabilitation of Brain Injury, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Center for Rehabilitation of Brain Injury, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Unit for Cognitive Neuroscience (UCN), Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Weicker J, Hudl N, Hildebrandt H, Obrig H, Schwarzer M, Villringer A, Thöne-Otto A. The effect of high vs. low intensity neuropsychological treatment on working memory in patients with acquired brain injury. Brain Inj 2020; 34:1051-1060. [PMID: 32511937 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2020.1773536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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AIM To evaluate the combined effect of compensation therapy and functional training on working memory (WM) in patients with acquired injury and chronic cognitive deficits by investigating the dose-response relationship and specificity of transfer effects. RESEARCH DESIGN Double-blind randomized controlled trial. METHODS All patients underwent 4 weeks of compensation therapy in a day-care setting. In addition, they received either 20 sessions of computer-based WM training (n = 11) or attention training (n = 9). Transfer effects on cognition and their functional relevance in daily life were assessed before treatment, after 2 weeks (10 additional training sessions), and after 4 weeks (20 additional training sessions) of therapy. RESULTS The combined treatment led to significant improvements in WM performance, verbal memory, and self-reported changes in daily life. The amount of training was identified to modulate efficacy: Significant improvements showed only in the later training phase. We observed no differences between the two training schemes (WM vs. attentional training). CONCLUSIONS Even in the chronic phase after brain lesion WM performance can be enhanced by the combination of compensation therapy and computerized cognitive training when applied intensely; both a more general attention and a specific WM training regimen are effective.
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- Juliane Weicker
- Clinic of Cognitive Neurology, University of Leipzig , Leipzig, Germany.,Department of Neurology, Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences , Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences , Leipzig, Germany.,Professorship of Sports Psychology, Chemnitz University of Technology , Chemnitz, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Carl Von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg , Oldenburg, Germany
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- Clinic of Cognitive Neurology, University of Leipzig , Leipzig, Germany.,Department of Neurology, Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences , Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, Carl Von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg , Oldenburg, Germany
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- Clinic of Cognitive Neurology, University of Leipzig , Leipzig, Germany.,Department of Neurology, Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences , Leipzig, Germany
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Sood N, Godfrey C, Anderson V, Catroppa C. Rehabilitation of Executive function in Paediatric Traumatic brain injury (REPeaT): protocol for a randomized controlled trial for treating working memory and decision-making. BMC Pediatr 2018; 18:362. [PMID: 30458737 PMCID: PMC6247519 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-018-1338-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2017] [Accepted: 11/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Working memory allows us to hold information in an active state for short periods of time, and is essential in facilitating goal directed cognitive functioning. Difficulties in working memory and decision-making are common post childhood Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Despite this, there is a paucity of research pertaining to implementation and effectiveness of interventions to reduce these common difficulties which impact significantly on one's ability to function independently. One such intervention, Cogmed Working Memory Training Program, has shown success in improving working memory in other childhood clinical populations, but has received little evaluation in the TBI area. This study aims to evaluate whether Cogmed improves working memory and decision-making post childhood TBI and whether these benefits generalize to functional areas. METHODS The study is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of the Cogmed (RM version) intervention for children post-TBI. Children aged 7-15 years are initially screened for working memory impairments. Eligible participants are then randomized into either the treatment group (Cogmed) or the active-control group (Lexia Reading). Each group trains online for 50 min each day, 5 days per week, for 5 consecutive weeks. The online training is supported by online clinician meetings each week. Outcome neuropsychological and functional assessments are carried out immediately at the completion of the intervention and at 6 months follow-up. DISCUSSION This study follows gold standard methodology in intervention research; uses a novel measure of decision-making; measures the effects of intervention on functional outcomes immediately and longer-term post intervention; uses online clinician support in order to allow more families easy access to the program; and promotes the use of technology to improve health services. If efficacious in improving working memory, decision-making, and functional outcomes, our team will then take a key role in implementing Cogmed into clinical care. TRIAL REGISTRATION Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12617000085370 . Trial Registration Date: 16/01/2017. Protocol Version/Date: HREC 35181G/18.08.2017. Study Status: Ongoing.
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- Nikita Sood
- Level 4 West, Brain and Mind, Clinical Sciences, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, VIC 3052 Australia
- The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Level 4 West, Brain and Mind, Clinical Sciences, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, VIC 3052 Australia
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- Level 4 West, Brain and Mind, Clinical Sciences, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, VIC 3052 Australia
- The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Psychology, The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Level 4 West, Brain and Mind, Clinical Sciences, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, VIC 3052 Australia
- The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Psychology, The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Corti C, Poggi G, Romaniello R, Strazzer S, Urgesi C, Borgatti R, Bardoni A. Feasibility of a home-based computerized cognitive training for pediatric patients with congenital or acquired brain damage: An explorative study. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0199001. [PMID: 29924823 PMCID: PMC6010294 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0199001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2017] [Accepted: 03/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Objectives Pediatric brain damage is associated with various cognitive deficits. Cognitive rehabilitation may prevent and reduce cognitive impairment. In recent years, home-based computerized cognitive training (CCT) has been introduced in clinical practice to increase treatment opportunities for patients (telerehabilitation). However, limited research has been conducted thus far on investigating the effects of remote CCT for the juvenile population in contexts other than English-speaking countries. The aim of the present study was to investigate the feasibility of a home-based CCT in a group of Italian adolescents with brain damage. A commercially available CCT (Lumosity) developed in the English language was used due to the lack of telerehabilitation programs in the Italian language that allow stimulation of multiple cognitive domains and, at the same time, remote automatic collection of data. Thus, this investigation provides information on the possibility of introducing CCT programs available in foreign languages in countries with limited investment in the telerehabilitation field. Methods 32 adolescents aged 11–16 with a diagnosis of congenital or acquired (either traumatic or non-traumatic) brain damage participated in the study. They received 40 training sessions (5 days/week for 8 weeks). Before starting the training program, they received face-to-face demonstration of training exercises and written instructions in their mother tongue. The feasibility of both training and study design and procedures was assessed through 9 criteria taken from extant literature. Results All 9 feasibility criteria were met. 31 out of the 32 participants demonstrated adherence to the training program. 94.2% of training sessions were completed in the recommended timeframe. No significant technical issue was found. Conclusions Telerehabilitation seems to be a feasible practice for adolescents with brain damage. A training program developed in a foreign language can be used to counter the unavailability of programs in patients’ mother tongue. Trial registration The trial is registered with the ISRCTN registry with study ID ISRCTN59250807
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- Claudia Corti
- Neuro-oncological and Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Unit, Scientific Institute IRCCS Eugenio Medea, Bosisio Parini, Lecco, Italy
- * E-mail:
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- Neuro-oncological and Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Unit, Scientific Institute IRCCS Eugenio Medea, Bosisio Parini, Lecco, Italy
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- Neuropsychiatry and Neurorehabilitation Unit, Scientific Institute IRCCS Eugenio Medea, Bosisio Parini, Lecco, Italy
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- Acquired Brain Injury Unit, Scientific Institute IRCCS Eugenio Medea, Bosisio Parini, Lecco, Italy
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- Neuropsychiatry and Neurorehabilitation Unit, Scientific Institute IRCCS Eugenio Medea, Bosisio Parini, Lecco, Italy
- Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience, Department of Languages and Literatures, Communication, Education and Society, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Neuropsychiatry and Neurorehabilitation Unit, Scientific Institute IRCCS Eugenio Medea, Bosisio Parini, Lecco, Italy
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- Neuro-oncological and Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Unit, Scientific Institute IRCCS Eugenio Medea, Bosisio Parini, Lecco, Italy
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Harris DJ, Wilson MR, Vine SJ. A Systematic Review of Commercial Cognitive Training Devices: Implications for Use in Sport. Front Psychol 2018; 9:709. [PMID: 29867674 PMCID: PMC5958310 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2017] [Accepted: 04/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background: Cognitive training (CT) aims to develop a range of skills, like attention and decision-making, through targeted training of core cognitive functions. While CT can target context specific skills, like movement anticipation, much CT is domain general, focusing on core abilities (e.g., selective attention) for transfer to a range of real-world tasks, such as spotting opponents. Commercial CT (CCT) devices are highly appealing for athletes and coaches due to their ease of use and eye-catching marketing claims. The extent to which this training transfers to performance in the sporting arena is, however, unclear. Therefore, this paper sought to provide a systematic review of evidence for beneficial training effects of CCT devices and evaluate their application to sport. Methods: An extensive search of electronic databases (PubMed, PsychInfo, GoogleScholar, and SportDiscus) was conducted to identify peer-reviewed evidence of training interventions with commercially available CT devices. Forty-three studies met the inclusion criteria and were retained for quality assessment and synthesis of results. Seventeen studies assessed transfer effects beyond laboratory cognitive tests, but only 1 directly assessed transfer to a sporting task. Results: The review of evidence showed limited support for far transfer benefits from CCT devices to sporting tasks, mainly because studies did not target the sporting environment. Additionally, a number of methodological issues with the CCT literature were identified, including small sample sizes, lack of retention tests, and limited replication of findings by researchers independent of the commercial product. Therefore, evidence for sporting benefits is currently limited by the paucity of representative transfer tests and a focus on populations with health conditions. Conclusions: Currently there is little direct evidence that the use of CCT devices can transfer to benefits for sporting performance. This conclusion, however, stems more from a lack of experimental studies in the sporting field and a lack of experimental rigor, rather than convincing null effects. Subsequently, there is an opportunity for researchers to develop more reliable findings in this area through systematic assessment in athletic populations and major methodological improvements.
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- David J Harris
- Sport and Health Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom
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- Sport and Health Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom
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- Sport and Health Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom
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Lilliecreutz EK, Felixson B, Lundqvist A, Samuelsson K. Effects of guided aerobic exercise and mindfulness after acquired brain injury: a pilot study. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/21679169.2017.1337220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Eva Kristina Lilliecreutz
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Västervik Hospital, Västervik, Sweden
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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How to Train an Injured Brain? A Pilot Feasibility Study of Home-Based Computerized Cognitive Training. Games Health J 2017; 6:28-38. [DOI: 10.1089/g4h.2016.0043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Phillips NL, Mandalis A, Benson S, Parry L, Epps A, Morrow A, Lah S. Computerized Working Memory Training for Children with Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial. J Neurotrauma 2016; 33:2097-2104. [DOI: 10.1089/neu.2015.4358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Natalie Lynette Phillips
- School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Cognition and its Disorders, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick, Sydney, Australia
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- Kids Rehab, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick, Sydney, Australia
- Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program, Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick, Sydney, Australia
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- Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program, Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick, Sydney, Australia
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- Kids Rehab, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Cognition and its Disorders, Sydney, Australia
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