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ArticleJMIR mental health

Implementation and Outcomes of a Collaborative Multi-Center Network Aimed at Web-Based Cognitive Training - COGWEB Network.

Vítor Tedim Cruz, Joana Pais, Luis Ruano, Cátia Mateus, Márcio Colunas, Ivânia Alves, Rui Barreto, Eduardo Conde, Andreia Sousa, Isabel Araújo and 4 more

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Vítor Tedim CruzHospital São Sebastião, Centro Hospitalar Entre Douro e Vouga Neurology Department Santa Maria da Feira Portugal ; Clinical Research Office Health Sciences Department University of Aveiro Aveiro Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-5333-4771
Joana PaisHospital São Sebastião, Centro Hospitalar Entre Douro e Vouga Neuropsychology Laboratory, Neurology Department Santa Maria da Feira Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-6591-3578
Luis RuanoHospital São Sebastião, Centro Hospitalar Entre Douro e Vouga Neurology Department Santa Maria da Feira Portugal ; Public Health Institute - ISPUP University of Porto Porto Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-0903-494X
Cátia MateusHospital São Sebastião, Centro Hospitalar Entre Douro e Vouga Neuropsychology Laboratory, Neurology Department Santa Maria da Feira Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-2708-8826
Márcio ColunasHospital São Sebastião, Centro Hospitalar Entre Douro e Vouga Neurology Department Santa Maria da Feira Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-8332-8487
Ivânia AlvesHospital São Sebastião, Centro Hospitalar Entre Douro e Vouga Neurology Department Santa Maria da Feira Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-5622-4631
Rui BarretoHospital São Sebastião, Centro Hospitalar Entre Douro e Vouga Neurology Department Santa Maria da Feira Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-7688-6448
Eduardo CondeHospital São Sebastião, Centro Hospitalar Entre Douro e Vouga Neurology Department Santa Maria da Feira Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-3130-5846
Andreia SousaHospital São Sebastião, Centro Hospitalar Entre Douro e Vouga Neuropsychology Laboratory, Neurology Department Santa Maria da Feira Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-6500-3219
Isabel AraújoHospital São Sebastião, Centro Hospitalar Entre Douro e Vouga Neurology Department Santa Maria da Feira Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-1615-9342
Virgílio BentoHospital São Sebastião, Centro Hospitalar Entre Douro e Vouga Neurology Department Santa Maria da Feira Portugal ; University Institute of Maia - ISMAI Maia Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-6025-8511
Paula CoutinhoUnIGENe Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular University of Porto Porto Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-3461-230X
Nelson RochaClinical Research Office Health Sciences Department University of Aveiro Aveiro Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-3801-7249
COGWEB Network Collaborators

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCognitive care for the most prevalent neurologic and psychiatric conditions will only improve through the implementation of new sustainable approaches. Innovative cognitive training methodologies and collaborative professional networks are necessary evolutions in the mental health sector.

objectiveThe objective of the study was to describe the implementation process and early outcomes of a nationwide multi-organizational network supported on a Web-based cognitive training system (COGWEB).

methodsThe setting for network implementation was the Portuguese mental health system and the hospital-, academic-, community-based institutions and professionals providing cognitive training. The network started in August 2012, with 16 centers, and was monitored until September 2013 (inclusions were open). After onsite training, all were allowed to use COGWEB in their clinical or research activities. For supervision and maintenance were implemented newsletters, questionnaires, visits and webinars. The following outcomes were prospectively measured: (1) number, (2) type, (3) time to start, and (4) activity state of centers; age, gender, level of education, and medical diagnosis of patients enrolled.

resultsThe network included 68 professionals from 41 centers, (33/41) 80% clinical, (8/41) 19% nonclinical. A total of 298 patients received cognitive training; 45.3% (n=135) female, mean age 54.4 years (SD 18.7), mean educational level 9.8 years (SD 4.8). The number enrolled each month increased significantly (r=0.6; P=.031). At 12 months, 205 remained on treatment. The major causes of cognitive impairment were: (1) neurodegenerative (115/298, 38.6%), (2) structural brain lesions (63/298, 21.1%), (3) autoimmune (40/298, 13.4%), (4) schizophrenia (30/298, 10.1%), and (5) others (50/298, 16.8%). The comparison of the patient profiles, promoter versus all other clinical centers, showed significant increases in the diversity of causes and spectrums of ages and education.

conclusionsOver its first year, there was a major increase in the number of new centers and professionals, as well as of the clinical diversity of patients treated. The consolidation of such a national collaborative network represents an innovative step in mental health care evolution. Furthermore, it may contribute to translational processes in the field of cognitive training and reduce disease burden.

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cognitive trainingcollaborative networkdementiaeHealth systemsmemory clinicmental health servicesneurorehabilitationschizophreniastroke

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PMCPMC4607396

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