"Enhancing cognitive and social functioning in acquired brain Injury: The role of virtual reality and computerized cognitive training".

IF 1.4 4区心理学 Q4 CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

Applied Neuropsychology-Adult Pub Date : 2024-12-14 DOI:10.1080/23279095.2024.2434940

Raquel Vasconcelos, Mónica Nóbrega, Sergi Bermúdez I Badia, Ana Lúcia Faria

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Abstract

Introduction: Cognitive deficits in acquired brain injury patients, particularly in domains like attention, memory, executive function, and social cognition, affect patients' quality of life. While rehabilitation strategies often focus on conventional methods, emerging technologies like Virtual Reality and computerized cognitive training offer new approaches. This study explores the efficacy of a tablet-based cognitive training program and the use of Virtual Reality for social cognition assessment .

Methods: A single-blind, randomized controlled study was conducted with 12 acquired brain injury patients. Participants were divided into experimental (N = 6) and control (N = 6) groups. The experimental group received 12 sessions of cognitive training using Task Generator 2.0, while the control group received time-matched treatment-as-usual. Neuropsychological assessments, including CogMap-SC for social cognition, were performed before and after the intervention.

Results: The experimental group showed significant improvements across cognitive domains (memory, attention, executive function and social cognition) compared to the control group. The reliable change index indicated significant individual improvements in the experimental group, particularly in social cognition and overall quality of life.

Conclusion: This study shows promising evidence that Virtual Reality and computerized cognitive training can benefit these patients. However, limitations, such as sample size, call for further investigation to consolidate these findings.

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Applied Neuropsychology-Adult CLINICAL NEUROLOGY-PSYCHOLOGY

CiteScore

4.50

自引率

11.80%

发文量

134

期刊介绍： pplied Neuropsychology-Adult publishes clinical neuropsychological articles concerning assessment, brain functioning and neuroimaging, neuropsychological treatment, and rehabilitation in adults. Full-length articles and brief communications are included. Case studies of adult patients carefully assessing the nature, course, or treatment of clinical neuropsychological dysfunctions in the context of scientific literature, are suitable. Review manuscripts addressing critical issues are encouraged. Preference is given to papers of clinical relevance to others in the field. All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor-in-Chief, and, if found suitable for further considerations are peer reviewed by independent, anonymous expert referees. All peer review is single-blind and submission is online via ScholarOne Manuscripts.