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ArticleJournal of medical Internet research2014

Web-based cognitive training: patient adherence and intensity of treatment in an outpatient memory clinic.

Vítor Tedim Cruz, Joana Pais, Ivânia Alves, Luís Ruano, Cátia Mateus, Rui Barreto, Virgílio Bento, Márcio Colunas, Nelson Rocha, Paula Coutinho

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Article in Journal of medical Internet research, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07309302 (Psychosocial Determinants and Impact of a Synchronous Remote Cognitive Remediation Program on Individuals With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.), which is not on this map. Cited by 16 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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NCT07309302 narecruitingnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Psychosocial Determinants and Impact of a Synchronous Remote Cognitive Remediation Program on Individuals With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversité du Québec a MontréalRan2025 to 2026Enrolled64ConditionsPost Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSDArmsCognitive Remediation Training, Control Group
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10 authors.

Vítor Tedim CruzHospital São Sebastião, Neurology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Entre o Douro e Vouga, Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal. vitor.cruz@chedv.min-saude.pt.
Joana Pais
Ivânia Alves
Luís Ruano
Cátia Mateus
Rui Barreto
Virgílio Bento
Márcio Colunas
Nelson Rocha
Paula Coutinho

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCognitive training has been playing an increasing role in the treatment of patients with cognitive deficits. This type of intervention, namely its intensity, can be optimized by incorporating information technology-based systems.

objectiveThe intent of the study was to determine the treatment intensity and patient adherence to home-based cognitive training strategies (Web-based cognitive training).

methodsA cohort of 45 patients with neurologic and psychiatric diseases attending an outpatient memory clinic (average age 50.7 years, SD 17.0; average education 7.8 years, SD 4.9) was followed over 18 months. Participants were challenged to use a Web-based cognitive training system, "COGWEB", on a daily basis, and fulfilled at least four weeks of training supervised remotely. Additionally, 11 patients attended face-to-face sessions.

resultsThe average duration of continuous cognitive training was 18.8 weeks (SD 18.9). Each patient performed on average 363.5 minutes/week (SD 136.6). At 6-month follow-up, 82.8% complied with their treatment plan. The average proportion of complete weeks was 0.75 (SD 0.22). Patients with dementia trained more intensively (444.6 minutes/week), followed by patients with static brain lesion (414.5 minutes/week; P=.01). The group that held face-to-face sessions performed more training overall (481.4 vs 366.9 minutes/week), achieving a stronger expression and statistical significance in the last week of training (652.6 versus 354.9 minutes/week, P=.027).

conclusionsOverall, the weekly training intensity was high. Patients with dementia and static lesions performed more cognitive training. Face-to-face sessions were associated with higher intensities. The combination of classical methods with information technology systems seems to ensure greater training intensity.

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InternetPatient ComplianceAgedAmbulatory Care FacilitiesCognitionCognition DisordersFemaleHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMemory DisordersMiddle Agedadherencecognitive trainingeHealth systemsmemory clinicneurorehabilitationtraining intensityWeb-based training

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PMID24808451
PMCPMC4034117

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