Computerized cognitive training in survivors of childhood cancer: a pilot study.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
The objective of the current study was to pilot a computerized cognitive training program, Captain's Log, in a small sample of survivors of childhood cancer. A total of 9 survivors of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and brain tumors with attention and working memory deficits were enrolled in a home-based 12-week cognitive training program. Survivors returned for follow-up assessments postintervention and 3 months later. The intervention was associated with good feasibility and acceptability. Participants exhibited significant increases in working memory and decreases in parent-rated attention problems following the intervention. Findings indicate that home-based, computerized cognitive intervention is a promising intervention for survivors with cognitive late effects; however, further study is warranted with a larger sample.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Hardy, KK; Willard, VW; Bonner, MJ
Published Date
- 2011
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 28 / 1
Start / End Page
- 27 - 33
PubMed ID
- 20966158
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1532-8457
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1177/1043454210377178
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States