Management of Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review of Computerized Cognitive Stimulation and Computerized Physical Activity
Cancers
Binarelli, G., Joly, F., et al. (2021).
Cancers, 13(20), 5161.
This systematic review investigates the effects of computer-based cognitive stimulation interventions on cognition for individuals with cancer-related cognitive impairment.
<div>Computerized cognitive training improved memory, attention, processing speed, and executive functions in adults and children with cancer-related cognitive impairment (11 of 16 studies). Additional findings included:</div>
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<li>Eight studies found improvement in cognitive complaints.</li>
<li>Improvements were also seen for mental fatigue, cognitive failure, planning and task monitoring, learning problems, emotional distress, and sleep disturbances.</li>
<li>The effects of intervention were maintained up to six month follow-up in five studies.</li>
<li>Six studies found high adherence and satisfaction, with compliance between 65%-95%.</li>
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<div>Limitations to this review included heterogeneity between included studies and high risk of bias in the majority of included studies. </div>
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