Ιnnovative Health Promotion Strategies

A 6-Month Longitudinal Study on Computerized Cognitive Training for Older Adults with Minor Neurocognitive Disorders

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ID16945950
AutoresAnna Tsiakiri (0000-0003-3341-4093, Democritus University of Thrace, autor correspondente), Spyridon Plakias (0000-0002-9511-6940, University of Thessaly), Pinelopi Vlotinou (0000-0002-8828-9093, University of West Attica), Paraskevi Athanasouli (0000-0001-9504-7562, Democritus University of Thrace), Aikaterini Terzoudi (Democritus University of Thrace), Sotiria Kyriazidou (Democritus University of Thrace), Aspasia Serdari (0000-0003-4087-5437, Democritus University of Thrace), Georgia Karakitsiou (0009-0001-8279-1277, Democritus University of Thrace), Kalliopi Megari (0000-0002-5861-7199, University of Western Macedonia), Nikolaos Aggelousis (0000-0001-5108-7335, Democritus University of Thrace), Κonstantinos Vadikolias (0000-0003-0484-369X, Democritus University of Thrace), Konstantinos Vadikolias, Foteini Christidi (0000-0003-1297-9415, Democritus University of Thrace)
Ano2025
Volume15
Fascículo3
Páginas34
Data de publicação2025-03-12
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoEuropean Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2174-8144 • E-ISSN: 2254-9625
EditoraMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/ejihpe15030034
PMID40136773
OpenAlexW4408369651
IdiomaEN
Referências citadas85

Minor neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) represent a transitional phase between normal cognitive aging and dementia, highlighting the importance of early interventions. This study assessed the efficacy of a structured 6-month computerized cognitive training (CCT) program in stabilizing cognitive decline among older adults with minor NCDs. One hundred participants were randomly assigned to an intervention group or a non-intervention group. The intervention group underwent weekly, personalized CCT sessions using the MeMo program, which targeted memory, attention, and adaptability. Cognitive performance was measured at baseline and after six months using the Cambridge Cognitive Examination (CAMCOG). Statistical analysis showed significant cognitive decline in the non-intervention group in orientation (p = 0.032), language expression (p = 0.008), praxis (p = 0.008), and memory (p = 0.01). In contrast, the intervention group showed no significant changes, except for a minor decline in perception (p = 0.003). These results suggest that CCT may help delay cognitive deterioration in minor NCDs. However, while cognitive decline was stabilized, no significant improvement was observed. Further research is recommended to investigate the long-term benefits and the transferability of cognitive gains. The findings support the use of CCT as a non-pharmacological health promotion strategy for enhancing cognitive resilience in aging populations. The novelty of this research lies in its focus on adaptive CCT as a non-pharmacological intervention, highlighting the potential role of neuroplasticity in delaying cognitive decline and offering new insights into personalized cognitive health strategies for aging populations

Cognition · Cognitive decline · Cognitive Intervention · Cognitive skill · Cognitive Training · Dementia · Disease · Effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive performance · Neurocognitive · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Clinical Psychology · Cognitive Functions and Memory · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research · Frailty in Older Adults · Medicine · Psychology · Gerontology