Non Cognitive Effects Of Computer Based Cognitive Training Ct In Elderly Group Preliminary Evaluation

Download or read book NON-COGNITIVE EFFECTS OF COMPUTER-BASED COGNITIVE TRAINING (CT) IN ELDERLY GROUP. PRELIMINARY EVALUATION written by Katarzyna Urbau0144ska and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multidimensional cognitive trainings (CT) belong to the group ofnon-pharmacological methods aimed at enhancing cognitive performance.Besides, itu2019s seem to affect also the so-called non-specificpsychological factors, such as quality of life and general well-being.OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of non-pharmacologicalintervention on psychological variables in seniors participating inComputer-based CT u201cAcademy of Mindu00aeu201d.METHODS:Of the 54 seniors (age >65) included in study, 40 finished the CT(F/M:30/10; age: 72.4u00b1SD=7.3; mean MoCA=23.6). CT lasted 9 weeksincluding one 90 minutesu2019 session per week (individual computer tasksand group games focusing on specific cognitive functions) accompanied by a corresponding psychoeducational part (e.g. cognitive functions,training possibilities, compensation strategies), exercises completed byseniors at home. Sessions were led by a professional trainer.Psychological tests were performed before and after CT by followingquestionnaires: LOT-R, GSES, SWLS.RESULTS:The analysis of data sets showed statistically significant improvementin 1/3 participants CT (n=14) of subjectively perceived sense ofwell-being, life satisfaction and dominance of positive feelings (SWLS,p=0.02), generalized optimistic anticipation (LOT-R, p=0.001), andself-efficacy (GSES, p=0.0004). After CT the rate of participants withhigh scores has doubled in SWLS/LOT-R (from 22.5% to 47.5%), in GSESimproved from 40% to 67.5%.CONCLUSIONS:The results of the study confirm the positive effects ofnon-pharmacological intervention such as Computer-based CT onnon-specific psychological variables of seniors. Further research isnecessary to determine if level of cognitive deficits differentiatepsychological factors (QoL, well-being) in seniors after CognitiveTraining.