Enhancing Executive Functions in Pediatric Epilepsy: Feasibility and Efficacy of a Computerized Cognitive Training Program
Children,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 484 - 484
Published: April 18, 2024
Epilepsy,
a
prevalent
neurological
disorder
characterized
by
recurrent
seizures,
significantly
impacts
individuals’
neurobiological,
cognitive,
and
social
lives.
This
report
presents
feasibility
study
investigating
the
effects
of
computerized
cognitive
training
program
on
enhancing
executive
functions,
particularly
inhibitory
control,
in
children
adolescents
with
epilepsy.
Employing
pre-test–intervention–post-test
design,
involved
26
participants
diverse
epileptic
syndromes,
focusing
those
without
severe
intellectual
disabilities.
The
intervention,
based
CogniFit
Inc.
platform,
consisted
personalized
tasks
aiming
to
improve
participants’
skills
over
16
weeks,
an
average
40
sessions
completed
per
participant.
Results
indicated
significant
improvements
reaction
times
error
rates
anti-saccade
task,
demonstrating
enhanced
control
general
performance
post-intervention.
These
findings
suggest
that
targeted
is
feasible
approach
bolster
functions
young
individuals
epilepsy,
potentially
improving
their
academic
performance,
employability,
interactions.
underscores
importance
early
interventions
epilepsy
management,
highlighting
potential
for
programs
aid
mitigating
deficits
associated
condition.
Language: Английский
Effectiveness of Roy Adaptation Model-Based Cognitive Stimulation Therapy in Elderly Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Undergoing Curative Resection
The Tohoku Journal of Experimental Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
263(1), P. 27 - 34
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
effects
of
a
Roy
adaptation
model
(RAM)-based
cognitive
stimulation
therapy
(CST)
intervention
on
elderly
patients
diagnosed
with
primary
non-small
cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC)
undergoing
curative
resection.
A
total
280
NSCLC
were
randomized
into
RAM-based
CST
group
and
control
group.
Outcomes
assessed
at
three
intervals:
pre-surgery,
discharge,
one-month
post-discharge.
Cognitive
function
was
evaluated
using
Mini-Cognitive
test.
Postoperative
delirium
prevalence
determined
within
48
hours
post-surgery
Nursing
Delirium
Screening
Scale.
The
Hospital
Anxiety
Depression
Scale
anxiety
depression
symptoms,
while
Quality
Life
(QoL)
via
Short
Form-36
(SF36)
Health
Survey.
demonstrated
significantly
higher
Mini-Cog
test
scores
than
upon
discharge
post-intervention.
Patients
exhibited
decrease
in
postoperative
compared
yielded
an
improvement
1-month
post-discharge
preoperative
levels.
Additionally,
substantial
enhancements
SF36
subcategory
pre-surgery.
At
post-intervention,
across
various
health-related
domains,
including
role
limitations
due
emotional
problems,
mental
health,
general
health
perception,
bodily
pain,
physical
problems.
resection
significant
function,
reduced
incidence,
improved
well-being,
better
QoL
postoperatively.
Language: Английский
Cognitive-enhanced eHealth psychosocial stepped intervention for managing breast cancer-related cognitive impairment: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Digital Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Introduction
Breast
cancer
often
leads
to
cancer-related
cognitive
impairment
(CRCI),
which
includes
both
objective
and
subjective
deficits.
While
psychosocial
interventions
benefit
quality
of
life
distress
reduction,
their
impact
on
deficits
is
uncertain.
This
study
evaluates
the
integration
a
module
into
digital
intervention
for
breast
patients.
Methods
In
this
randomized
controlled
trial
(RCT),
88
recently
diagnosed
(BC)
patients
will
receive
ICOnnecta't
program
(control
group)
–
stepped
addressing
variety
needs.
The
experimental
group
(
n
=
88)
ICOnnecta’t
plus
module.
Assessments
at
baseline,
3,
6,
12
months
measure
interventions’
cognition,
emotional
distress,
medication
adherence,
life,
post-traumatic
stress,
work
functioning
healthcare
experience.
Feasibility
cost-utility
analyses
also
be
conducted.
Results
three
levels.
first
level
contains
screening
using
FACT-Cog
Perceived
Cognitive
Impairment
(PCI).
Patients
with
PCI
<54
progress
psychoeducational
campus
(Level
2)
content
education,
behavioural
strategies
mindfulness.
persistent
or
worsened
(≥6)
after
3
move
Level
an
online
training
through
CogniFit
software
delivered
twice
week
over
weeks.
Conclusions
assesses
whether
integrating
improves
cognition
in
Secondary
outcomes
explore
improvement's
variables.
research
contribute
testing
efficacious
approaches
detecting
dysfunction
Trial
registration
ClinicalTrials.gov,
NCT06103318.
Registered
26
October
2023,
https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06103318?term=serra-blasco&draw=2&rank=4
Language: Английский
The Effects of Cognitive Training on Driving Performance
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
Driving
is
a
complex
task
necessitating
an
intricate
interplay
of
sensory,
motor,
and
cognitive
abilities.
Extensive
research
has
underscored
the
role
neurocognitive
functions,
including
attention,
memory,
executive
visuospatial
skills,
in
driving
safety
performance.
Despite
evidence
suggesting
training's
potential
enhancing
abilities,
comprehensive
impact
on
performance
young
adult
drivers
remains
unexplored.
Our
study
aimed
to
fill
this
gap
by
implementing
intensive,
8-week,
multidomain
computerized
training
program
assessing
its
transfer
effects
(n=50),
using
high-fidelity
simulator.
Participants'
age
ranged
from
18
25,
with
mean
21.05
years.
Employing
randomized
controlled
trial
design,
mixed-design
analysis
variance
(ANOVA)
revealed
notable
interaction
between
time
testing
respective
participant
groups
concerning
performance,
F(1,
48)
=
4.92,
p
.031,
∂η²
0.093.
Post
hoc
analyses
showed
that,
compared
control
group,
participants
undergoing
demonstrated
significantly
fewer
traffic
infractions
post-training
evaluation,
difference
6.84
infractions,
SE
2.13,
t(48)
3.20,
ptukey
.012.
These
findings
highlight
as
effective
tool
for
drivers.
Further
necessary
examine
these
across
different
populations
real-world
contexts.
Language: Английский
The Relative Contribution of Psychological Defeat and Cognitive Failure in Predicting Academic Failure among Undergraduate Students at king Khalid university
Saeed Mohammed Almueed
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Sohag University International Journal of Educational Research (SUIJER) /Sohag University International Journal of Educational Research (SUIJER),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(9), P. 37 - 73
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Introduction:
Academic
failure
is
a
major
concern
in
higher
education
institutions,
and
understanding
the
factors
that
contribute
to
it
crucial
for
developing
effective
interventions.Objectives:
This
study
aimed
investigate
relationships
between
psychological
defeat,
cognitive
failure,
academic
among
undergraduate
students.It
also
examine
whether
defeat
or
stronger
predictor
of
failure.Methods:
A
sample
300
students
completed
measures
demographic
variables,
GPA.Bivariate
correlations
multiple
regression
analyses
were
conducted
test
hypotheses.Results:
Both
found
be
negatively
correlated
with
GPA.Psychological
was
than
even
after
controlling
variables.Conclusion:
These
findings
suggest
may
more
important
predicting
students.Interventions
targeting
factors,
such
as
promoting
resilience
coping
skills,
preventing
failure.
Language: Английский
The effects of cognitive training on driving performance
Cognitive Processing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 4, 2024
Language: Английский
Digital goal management training for cognitive impairment in cervical cancer survivors—a randomized comparison study
Journal of Cancer Survivorship,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
Cognitive
impairment
(CI)
is
a
common
late
effect
after
cancer
treatment,
for
which
effective
interventions
are
lacking.
Goal
management
training
(GMT)
validated
cognitive
protocol
reported
to
improve
cognition,
including
executive
functioning.
The
purpose
of
this
study
was
examine
the
feasibility
and
acceptability
digital
GMT
in
cervical
survivors
(CCS)
experiencing
CI
compare
it
computerized
(CCT).
Thirty-five
CCS
with
significant
subjective
were
randomized
1:1
ratio
between
(N
=
18)
CCT
17).
primary
endpoint
attendance,
participants
attending
≥
80%
sessions
categorized
as
completers.
Acceptability
evaluated
post-intervention
using
Client
Satisfaction
Questionnaire-8
(CSQ-8).
Secondary
outcomes
included
self-reported
performance-based
completion
rate
both
groups
88%.
Participants
high
levels
satisfaction
(CSQ-8;
GMT:
M
25.2,
SD
3.7,
range
18–31,
CCT:
24.6,
3.1,
19–30).
Exploratory
analyses
showed
improvements
over
time
attention
memory
well
Digital
feasible
level
compliance
CCS.
Preliminary
efficacy
data
shows
promising
improvement
time,
results
comparable
warrant
further
investigation
larger-scale
trial.
If
deemed
larger
study,
training,
such
GMT,
low-cost,
low-staff
intensive
intervention
that
easily
implemented
available
CI.
Language: Английский
Cognitive decline monitoring through a web-based application
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Oct. 5, 2023
Cognitive
decline
usually
begins
after
individuals
reach
maturity,
which
is
more
evident
in
late
adulthood.
Rapid
and
constant
cognitive
screenings
allow
early
detection
of
motivate
to
participate
prevention
interventions.
Due
accelerated
technological
advances,
screening
training
are
now
available
the
layperson
using
electronic
devices
connected
internet.
Large
datasets
generated
by
these
platforms
provide
a
unique
opportunity
explore
development
throughout
life
across
multiple
naturalistic
environments.
However,
such
data
collection
mechanisms
must
be
validated.
This
study
aimed
determine
whether
gathered
commercial
visuospatial
phonological
working
memory
tests
(CogniFit
Inc.,
San
Francisco,
USA)
confirm
well-established
argument
that
age
predicts
decline.
Data
from
3,212
participants
(2,238
females)
who
were
45
years
old
or
older
analyzed.
A
linear
regression
analysis
explored
relationship
between
while
controlling
for
gender,
sleep
quality,
physical
activity
(variables
known
affect
memory).
We
found
negatively
memory.
Furthermore,
there
was
an
interaction
gender
memory,
indicating
although
male
significantly
outperformed
females,
differs
females
males.
Our
results
suggest
computerized
assessment
sensible
enough
predict
functions
aging.
Suggestions
improving
sensitivity
self-reports
discussed.
Further
studies
nature
effects
on
Language: Английский