Trial reportAging clinical and experimental research2024
TECH preserves global cognition of older adults with MCI compared with a control group: a randomized controlled trial.
Trial report in Aging clinical and experimental research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06805578 (Exploring and Evaluating the Impact of 'Refresh and Reconnect!'), which is not on this map. Cited by 7 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Exploring and Evaluating the Impact of 'Refresh and Reconnect!': A Museum-based Heritage Programme for Older Persons With Cognitive Impairment
Who cites it
7 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- The effects of computerized cognitive training on cognitive function in patients with mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of neurology · 2026Pooled it
- A meta-analysis of technology use and cognitive aging.Nature human behaviour · 2025Pooled it
- Two-year follow-up assessment of a randomized controlled trial evaluating the durability of Tai Chi on cognitive function in older adults with type 2 diabetes and mild cognitive impairment.Aging clinical and experimental research · 2025Trial
- The Living Lab Concept in the Detection, Prevention and Monitoring of Geriatric Syndromes in Elderly Patients with Cardiovascular Disease-A Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
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- Occupational Therapy Neurorehabilitation Practice in Middle East and North Africa (MENA): A Scoping Review.Occupational therapy international · 2026Article
- From Social Robotics to Ecological Cognitive Care: An Enaction-Based Umbrella Review on Neurocognitive Disorders.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundCognitive training using touchscreen tablet casual game applications (apps) has potential to be an effective treatment method for people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
aimsThis study aimed to establish the effectiveness of 'Tablet Enhancement of Cognition and Health' (TECH), a novel cognitive intervention for improving/preserving cognition in older adults with MCI.
methodsA single-blind randomized controlled trial with assessments pre-, post-, and at 6-month follow-up was conducted. TECH entailed 5 weeks of daily self-training utilizing tablet apps, facilitated by weekly group sessions. Global cognition was assessed by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), and specific cognitive components were assessed using WebNeuro computerized battery. Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) assessed health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Intention-to-treat analysis was conducted and the %change was calculated between pre-post and between pre-follow-up. Cohen's d effect size was also calculated.
resultsSixty-one participants aged 65-89 years were randomly allocated to TECH (N = 31, 14 women) or to standard care (N = 30, 14 women). Pre-post and pre-follow-up MoCA %change scores were significantly higher in TECH than control (U = 329.5, p < .05; U = 294.5, p < .05) with intermediate effect size values (Cohen's d = .52, Cohen's d = .66). Forty percent of TECH participants versus 6.5% of control participants achieved a minimal clinical important difference in MoCA. Pre-post between-group differences for specific cognitive components were not found and HRQoL did not change. DISCUSSION AND
conclusionsTECH encouraged daily self-training and showed to preserve global cognition of older adults with MCI. The implementation of TECH is recommended for older adults with MCI, who are at risk for further cognitive decline.
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