Cognitive Training and Noninvasive Brain Stimulation for Cognition in Parkinson's Disease: A Meta-Analysis
Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair
Lawrence, B. J., Gasson, N., et al. (2017).
Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 31(7), 597-608.
This meta-analysis investigates the effects of standard and individualized cognitive training, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or transcranial direct current stimulation to improve cognitive function in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Only findings pertaining to cognitive training, which are within the scope of SLP practice, are included in the summary.
No funding received
Up to May 2016
Controlled studies
14
<div>Of the 14 studies included, the majority (11/14) examined the use of tailored (individualized) or standard (non-individualized) cognitive training for adults with Parkinson’s disease. Overall, combined standard and individualized cognitive training had small significant effects on attention and working memory (ES = 0.23), executive function (ES = 0.42), and memory skills (ES = 0.33) deficits. Standard cognitive training alone had a medium significant effect on executive functioning. Further research is needed to determine the comparative effects of standard and tailored cognitive treatments for this population.</div>
