Computerized cognitive training in survivors of childhood cancer: a pilot study.
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.
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- Stress, Psychological
- Psychometrics
- Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
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- Pediatric Nursing
- Oncology Nursing
- Nursing
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Published In
DOI
EISSN
Publication Date
Volume
Issue
Start / End Page
Location
Related Subject Headings
- Survivors
- Surveys and Questionnaires
- Stress, Psychological
- Psychometrics
- Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
- Pilot Projects
- Pediatric Nursing
- Oncology Nursing
- Nursing
- Male