Evidence-Based Practice Recommendations for Working With Individuals With Dementia: Computer-Assisted Cognitive Interventions (CACIs)
Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology
Mahendra, N., Kim, E. S., et al. (2005).
Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology, 13(4), xxxv-xliv.
This review investigates the effects of computer-assisted cognitive interventions (CACI) on a variety of outcomes (e.g., memory, behavioral task performance) in individuals with dementia. This review is part of a series of reports from the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Science specific to the assessment and management of individuals with dementia.
Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences; American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; Department of Veterans Affairs
1966-2002
Quantitative studies (not further specified)
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Findings suggest that individuals with mild to moderate dementia show improvements in specific cognitive tasks with computer-assisted treatments. Further studies are needed to strengthen the research base (Class II Evidence).
