scholarly journals Exploring Factors Contribute to Adhering in Computerized Cognitive Training Among Healthy Older Adults in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 487-487
Author(s):  
Siman Lv ◽  
Cuiping Ni ◽  
Yu Liu
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Training ◽  
Brain Function ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cognitive Intervention ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Computerized Cognitive Training ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract Computerized cognitive intervention has the potential to enhance cognition among healthy older adults. However, little is known of the factors associated with adherence in computerized cognitive training among healthy older adults in China. This study was designed to explore these factors utilizing a descriptive qualitative method. A semi-structured interview was used to interview 13 informants. The analysis suggested that factors associated with adherence to the computerized cognitive intervention, included 3 core themes:(1) individual characteristics, with three subthemes of “having free time”, “emotion”, and “persistence characteristics”; (2) encouragement, with three subthemes of “peer group support”, “support from healthcare professional”, and “supervision from facilitators”; and (3) self-recognized improvement related to training, with two subthemes of “better brain function” and “emotion improved”. The results revealed multi-factors promote adherence including personal and social aspects.

scholarly journals EFFECT ASSESSMENT OF A COGNITIVE TRAINING PLATFORM IN HEALTHY OLDER ADULTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 1032-1035
Author(s):  
Antonia Yaneva ◽  
Nonka Mateva
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Training ◽  
Cognitive Functions ◽  
Cognitive Status ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Computerized Cognitive Training ◽  
Negative Results ◽  
Healthy Elderly ◽  
Traditional Programs

Cognitive interventions, especially cognitive training, may improve cognitive functions in healthy older adults. Computerized cognitive training platforms offer several advantages over traditional programs for cognitive training and stimulation. The focus of this article is the methodology of the studies that apply a particular online training program. We investigate the effectiveness of several studies for cognitive training in healthy elderly people and evaluate reported outcomes and potential bias and what factors determine, influence or contribute to the positive or negative results. The post-intervention scores demonstrate that computerized cognitive training may enhance some cognitive functions and the overall cognitive status but there is need for additional research to prove its effectiveness.

EXPLORING FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO JOINING AND REGULARLY PRACTICING IN COGNITIVE TRAINING AMONG HEALTHY OLDER ADULTS: A ONE-YEAR FOLLOW-UP QUALITATIVE STUDY

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
P. Srisuwan ◽  
D. Nakawiro ◽  
S. Chansirikarnjana ◽  
O. Kuha ◽  
S. Kengpanich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cognitive Training ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Notification System ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Effective Program ◽  
One Year ◽  
At Home

BACKGROUND: Cognitive interventions have the potential to enhance cognition among healthy older adults. However, little is known of the factors associated with the joining and participating of older people in group-based multicomponent cognitive training (CT). OBJECTIVES: To explore factors that contribute to joining and regularly practicing CT over 1 year among healthy older adults. DESIGN: A qualitative study. SETTING: Geriatric clinic in Bangkok, Thailand. PARTICIPANTS: 40 nondemented community-dwelling older adults INTERVENTION: The CT of executive functions, attention, memory and visuospatial functions (TEAM-V) program was conducted over 5 sessions, with a 2-week interval between each session. MEASUREMENTS: An inductive qualitative approach, based on semi-structure interviews with 40 healthy older adults, was employed. The interviews explored factors of joining CT at baseline, factors of regularly participating in class at 6 months and at home at 1 year. Data were coded and analyzed using and the thematic analysis approach. RESULTS: After analyzing factors concerning joining CT, 3 core themes emerged: (1) individual characteristics with 3 subthemes of “health status”, “time arrangement”, and “financial status”; (2) individual perceptions with 2 subthemes of “perceived susceptibility to dementia” and “perceived severity of dementia” and (3) encouragement from families and friends. After analyzing factors of practicing CT in class, 3 core themes emerged: (1) program with 3 subthemes of “session”, “group facilitators” and “notification before class”; (2) accessibility with 2 subthemes of “distance” and “transportation” and (3) encouragement from families and friends. After analyzing factors of practicing CT at home, 2 core themes emerged: (1) contents of the training program and (2) encouragement from families and friends. CONCLUSIONS: Increased awareness of holistic factors including older adults’ characteristic and perceptions, support from families and friends and accessibility should be emphasized in planning CT. Designing the content of CT that could be applied or adapted in daily living and effective program components such as a notification system could increase practicing.

scholarly journals IMPACTS OF COMPUTERIZED COGNITIVE TRAINING FOR OLDER ADULTS IN A COVID-19 PANDEMIC CONTEXT

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristiane Viviani ◽  
Karen Jardim ◽  
Jonatas Borges ◽  
Beatriz Aparecida Gutierrez ◽  
Tiago Ordonez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Training ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Cognitive Intervention ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Computerized Cognitive Training ◽  
Memory Complaints ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale

Background: Healthy aging it is possible to compensate for normative changes in cognitive performance, such as during digital learning, in which processes can benefit the global cognition and mood of healthy older adults. Objective: To verify the impacts of computerized cognitive training through an online platform, on mood, frequency of forgetfulness, memory complaints and quality of life of active older adults. Methods: 66 healthy elderly people were invited and divided into two groups, training group (n=32) and control group (n=34). Protocol: a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Memory Complaint Questionnaire (MAC-Q), a MAC-Nair forgetfulness frequency scale, the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15), the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI), and a questionnaire of Quality of Life Assessment Control, Autonomy, Selfrealization and Pleasure (CASP-19). Results: Elderly aged 60 to 92 years, who attended higher education (39.39%) and postgraduate education (42.42%). Participants in the training group had a reduction in the MAC-Q, MAC-Nair and GAI scores, post-cognitive intervention, and the deltas of the scores (Post – Pre). Additionally, there were significant differences between groups, in the total quality of life scale - CASP 19 - in the posttest. Conclusion: That participating in a computerized cognitive intervention made it possible to reduce memory complaints, reduce the frequency of forgetfulness, reduce anxiety symptoms and improve self-reported quality of life.

scholarly journals Few Effects of a 5-Week Adaptive Computerized Cognitive Training Program in Healthy Older Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 258-273
Author(s):  
Sheida Rabipour ◽  
Cassandra Morrison ◽  
Jessica Crompton ◽  
Marcelo Petrucelli ◽  
Murillo de Oliveira Gonçalves Germano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Cognitive Training ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Computerized Cognitive Training

scholarly journals Computerized Cognitive Training in Healthy Older Adults: Baseline Cognitive Level and Subjective Cognitive Concerns Predict Training Outcome

Health ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
pp. 20-55
Author(s):  
Elke Kalbe ◽  
Christophe Bintener ◽  
Anja Ophey ◽  
Christian Reuter ◽  
Stefan Göbel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Training ◽  
Cognitive Level ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Computerized Cognitive Training ◽  
Training Outcome

scholarly journals Few Effects of a 5-week Computerized Cognitive Training Program in Healthy Older Adults

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheida Rabipour ◽  
Cassandra Morrison ◽  
Jessica Crompton ◽  
Marcelo Petrucelli ◽  
Murillo de Oliveira Gonçalves Germano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Cognitive Training ◽  
Cognitive Aging ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Control Program ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Computerized Cognitive Training

AbstractComputerized cognitive training programs are becoming increasingly popular and practical for cognitive aging. Nevertheless, basic questions remain about the benefits of such programs, and about the degree to which participant expectations might influence training and transfer. Here we examined a commercial cognitive training program (Activate) in a 5-week double-blind, pseudo-randomized placebo-controlled trial. Based on a priori power analysis, we recruited 99 healthy older adults 59-91 years of age (M = 68.87, SD = 6.31; 69 women), assigning them to either the intervention or an active control program (Sudoku and n-back working memory exercises). We subdivided both groups into high and low expectation priming conditions, to probe for effects of participants’ expectations on training and transfer. We assessed transfer using a battery of standard neuropsychological and psychosocial measures that had been agreed to by the training program developers. We planned and pre-registered our analyses (on osf.io). The majority (88%) of participants progressed through the training, and most provided positive feedback about it. Similarly, the majority (80%) of participants believed they were truly training their brains. Yet, transfer of training was minimal. Also minimal were any effects of expectations on training and transfer, although participants who received high expectation priming tended to engage more with their assigned program overall. Our findings suggest limited benefits ofActivatetraining on cognition and psychosocial wellbeing in healthy older adults, at least under the conditions we used.

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