Post Stroke Rehabilitation Using Computer-Based Cognitive Intervention (CBCI): A Systematic Review
Current Psychiatry Research and Reviews
Kulshrestha, S., Agrawal, M., et al. (2020).
Current Psychiatry Research and Reviews, 16(2), 93-102.
This systematic review explores the effects of computer-based cognitive interventions for adults with stroke-associated cognitive impairment.
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Comparative studies with active or passive controls
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Computer-based cognitive interventions enhanced various cognitive functions in patients following stroke (18 of 19 studies). The authors of this review reported these additional findings:<br />
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<li><span style="color: #333333;">When effect sizes were given, computer-based interventions generally had larger effects than traditional cognitive interventions. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333;">Patients who received interventions during the acute stage of stroke recovery experienced faster and more robust improvement.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333;">Individuals with chronic stroke also demonstrated significant improvements in cognition.</span></li>
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<span style="color: #333333;">The effects of these programs on specific cognitive outcomes could not be determined due to limited research and heterogeneity between studies. Future research should include large sample sizes, experimental controls, and long-term follow-up.</span>
