Improvement in self-reported cognitive functioning but not in rumination following online working memory training in a two-year follow-up study of remitted major depressive disorder
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15529488 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Eivind Haga Ronold (0000-0002-7081-5147, University of Bergen, corresponding author), Sunniva Brurok Myklebost (0000-0002-9884-3481, University of Bergen), Åsa Hammar (0000-0002-3852-8551, Lund University) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Pages | 1163073-1163073 |
| Publication date | 2023-06-05 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1163073 |
| PMID | 37342173 |
| OpenAlex | W4379473449 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 50 |
Self-reported subjective cognitive difficulties (subjective deficits) and rumination are central residual cognitive symptoms following major depressive disorder (MDD). These are risk factors for more a severe course of illness, and despite the considerable relapse risk of MDD, few interventions target the remitted phase, a high-risk period for developing new episodes. Online distribution of interventions could help close this gap. Computerized working memory training (CWMT) shows promising results, but findings are inconclusive regarding which symptoms improve following this intervention, and its long-term effects. This study reports results from a longitudinal open-label two-year follow-up pilot-study of self-reported cognitive residual symptoms following 25 sessions (40 min), five times a week of a digitally delivered CWMT intervention. Ten of 29 patients remitted from MDD completed two-year follow-up assessment. Significant large improvements in self-reported cognitive functioning on the behavior rating inventory of executive function-adult version appeared after two-years ( d = 0.98), but no significant improvements were found in rumination ( d r = 0.575) and at two-year follow-up ( r = 0.308). Strengths in the study included a comprehensive intervention and long follow-up time. Limitations were small sample and no control group. No significant differences between completers and drop-outs were found, however, attrition effects cannot be ruled out and demand characteristics could influence findings. Results suggested lasting improvements in self-reported cognitive functioning following online CWMT. Controlled studies with larger samples should replicate these promising preliminary findings
Cognition · Developmental psychology · Major depressive disorder · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Rating scale · Rumination · Clinical Psychology · Functional Brain Connectivity Studies · Mental Health Research Topics · Psychology · Treatment of Major Depression
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |