Abstract
This pilot study examined the functional impact of computerized versus compensatory calendar training in cognitive rehabilitation participants with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Fifty-seven participants with amnestic MCI completed randomly assigned calendar or computer training. A standard care control group was used for comparison. Measures of adherence, memory-based activities of daily living (mADLs), and self-efficacy were completed. The calendar training group demonstrated significant improvement in mADLs compared to controls, while the computer training group did not. Calendar training may be more effective in improving mADLs than computerized intervention. However, this study highlights how behavioral trials with fewer than 30-50 participants per arm are likely underpowered, resulting in seemingly null findings.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 112 |
Journal | Brain Sciences |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 6 2017 |
Keywords
- Activities of daily living
- Behavioral rehabilitation
- Cognitive rehabilitation
- Mild cognitive impairment
- Self-efficacy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Neuroscience