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ArticleNIHR open research2022

Usability and acceptability of a cognitive training intervention (SMART) for people with multiple sclerosis (MS): A prefeasibility formative evaluation.

Alexandra C Frost, Nima Golijani-Moghaddam, Rupert Burge, David L Dawson, Nikos Evangelou, Bryan Roche, James Turton, Annie Hawton, Graham Law, Elise Rowan and 1 more

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Article in NIHR open research, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.

Alexandra C FrostInstitute of Mental Health, Innovation Park, Triumph Rd, Nottingham, NG7 2TU, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6339-6386
Nima Golijani-MoghaddamUniversity of Lincoln, Sarah Swift Building, Brayford Pool, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, UK.
Rupert BurgeUniversity of Lincoln, Sarah Swift Building, Brayford Pool, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8587-9071
David L DawsonUniversity of Lincoln, Sarah Swift Building, Brayford Pool, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8561-7285
Nikos EvangelouSchool of Medicine, University of Nottingham, C floor, South Block, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK.
Bryan RocheDepartment Psychology, Maynooth University, Mariavilla, Maynooth, W23 F2H6, Ireland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7413-2207
James TurtonUniversity of Lincoln, Sarah Swift Building, Brayford Pool, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2681-0477
Annie HawtonHealth Economics Group, University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, Magdalen Road, Exeter, EX1 2LU, UK.
Graham LawLincoln Clinical Trials Unit (LinCTU), Community and Health Research Unit, School of Health and Social Care, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, UK.
Elise RowanLincoln Clinical Trials Unit (LinCTU), Community and Health Research Unit, School of Health and Social Care, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, UK.
Roshan das NairInstitute of Mental Health, Innovation Park, Triumph Rd, Nottingham, NG7 2TU, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8143-7893
University of Lincoln · GBInstitute of Mental Health · GBNational University of Ireland, Maynooth · IEUniversity of Exeter · GBUniversity of Nottingham · GB

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune, inflammatory neurological disease of the central nervous system (CNS), increasing in incidence and prevalence across both developed and developing countries. Cognitive difficulties are common in MS sufferers with 70% experiencing difficulties in higher-level brain functioning such as planning, attention, problem solving, and memory. Computerised cognitive training programmes may hold promise as a treatment option for improving cognitive function in people with MS, subject to exploring and addressing potential barriers to usability and acceptability. Methods: This study aimed to test the usability and acceptability of a computerised cognitive training intervention-Strengthening Mental Abilities Through Relational Training (SMART) -for people with MS, through a mostly qualitative prefeasibility design ( Results: Results show SMART to have satisfactory usability with participants reacting positively to the formatting, visuality, and process of the interface. Minor suggestions were made on how best to adapt SMART for people with MS, but the programme and facilitative support were generally perceived to be acceptable, with participants expressing positive feelings about taking part in the intervention, despite associated burdens. Conclusions: This prefeasibility study provides preliminary evidence of the usability and acceptability of SMART as a computerised cognitive training programme for people with MS. We conclude that we can now move forward with a feasibility trial of SMART, with the intention of proceeding to a definitive trial with cost-effectiveness analysis.

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acceptabilitycognitive rehabilitationfeasibility randomised controlled trialMultiple sclerosisrelational trainingusability

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