Computerized Working Memory Training for Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1): A Pilot Study
| Autor: | Carly Berger, Kristina K. Hardy, Anthony Gioia, Roger J. Packer, Karin S. Walsh, Christina M. Sharkey, Hannah Weisman, Maria T. Acosta, Danielle Griffin |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Working memory training medicine.medical_specialty Neurofibromatosis 1 Adolescent Pilot Projects Neuropsychological Tests Executive Function Physical medicine and rehabilitation medicine Humans Neurofibromatosis Child Working memory Cognition medicine.disease Memory Short-Term Treatment Outcome Therapy Computer-Assisted Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health Feasibility Studies Female Neurology (clinical) Training program Psychology Computer-Assisted Instruction |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Child Neurology. 36:1078-1085 |
| ISSN: | 1708-8283 0883-0738 |
| Popis: | Introduction: The present study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of CogmedRM, a computerized, home-based working memory (WM) training program, in children with NF1. Method: A pre-post design was used to evaluate changes in performance-based measures of attention and WM, and parent-completed ratings of executive functioning. Children meeting eligibility criteria completed CogmedRM over 9 weeks. Primary outcomes included compliance statistics and change in attention and WM scores. Results: Thirty-one children (52% male; M age = 10.97 ± 2.51), aged 8-15, were screened for participation; 27 children (87%) evidenced WM difficulties and participated in CogmedRM training. On average, participants completed 19.7 out of 25 prescribed sessions, with an adherence rate of 69%. Participants demonstrated improvements in short-term memory, attention, and executive functioning (all Ps < .05). Conclusion: Results suggest that computerized, home-based WM training programs may be both feasible and efficacious for children with NF1 and cognitive deficits. |
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