Web-Based Cognitive Training: Patient Adherence and Intensity of Treatment in an Outpatient Memory Clinic

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2014

Autores

Cruz, VT (Autor) Outra; Pais, J (Autor) Outra; Alves, I (Autor) Outra; Ruano, L (Autor) Outra; Mateus, C (Autor) Outra; Barreto, R (Autor) Outra; Bento, V (Autor) Outra; Colunas, M (Autor) Outra; Rocha, N (Autor) Outra; Coutinho, P (Autor) Outra

Revista

Título: Journal of Medical Internet Research

Vol. 16

Páginas: 130-140

ISSN: 1438-8871

Editora: JMIR Publications

Indexação

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Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: P-009-HNS

DOI: 10.2196/jmir.3377

Abstract (EN): Background: Cognitive training has been playing an increasing role in the treatment of patients with cognitive deficits. This type of intervention, namely its intensity, can be optimized by incorporating information technology-based systems. Objective: The intent of the study was to determine the treatment intensity and patient adherence to home-based cognitive training strategies (Web-based cognitive training). Methods: A cohort of 45 patients with neurologic and psychiatric diseases attending an outpatient memory clinic (average age 50.7 years, SD 17.0; average education 7.8 years, SD 4.9) was followed over 18 months. Participants were challenged to use a Web-based cognitive training system, "COGWEB", on a daily basis, and fulfilled at least four weeks of training supervised remotely. Additionally, 11 patients attended face-to-face sessions. Results: The average duration of continuous cognitive training was 18.8 weeks (SD 18.9). Each patient performed on average 363.5 minutes/week (SD 136.6). At 6-month follow-up, 82.8% complied with their treatment plan. The average proportion of complete weeks was 0.75 (SD 0.22). Patients with dementia trained more intensively (444.6 minutes/week), followed by patients with static brain lesion (414.5 minutes/week; P=.01). The group that held face-to-face sessions performed more training overall (481.4 vs 366.9 minutes/week), achieving a stronger expression and statistical significance in the last week of training (652.6 versus 354.9 minutes/week, P=.027). Conclusions: Overall, the weekly training intensity was high. Patients with dementia and static lesions performed more cognitive training. Face-to-face sessions were associated with higher intensities. The combination of classical methods with information technology systems seems to ensure greater training intensity.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 11