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ArticleBMC psychology2024

Improving cognitive function in Chinese children with ADHD and/or RD through computerized working memory training.

Kean Poon, Mimi S H Ho, Li-Chih Wang, Hee Min Lee, Way K W Lau, Winnie Wai Lan Chan

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Article in BMC psychology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06567444 (Improving Cognitive Function in Chinese Children With ADHD and/or RD Through Computerized Working Memory Training), which is not on this map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Improving Cognitive Function in Chinese Children With ADHD and/or RD Through Computerized Working Memory Training

TypeinterventionalSponsorEducation University of Hong KongRan2021 to 2023Enrolled122ConditionsADHD, DyslexiaArmsWorking memory intervention
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6 authors.

Kean PoonSchool of Education, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. keanpoon@gmail.com.
Mimi S H HoDepartment of Special Education and Counselling, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Li-Chih WangDepartment of Special Education and Counselling, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Hee Min LeeSchool of Education, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
Way K W LauSchool of Nursing and Health Studies, Department of Health Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Winnie Wai Lan ChanDepartment of Special Education and Counselling, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPrior research has found that children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and reading difficulties (RD) are at an elevated risk of developing further cognitive deficits and developmental challenges [1]. ADHD and RD are characterized by a deficit in working memory, which negatively affects learning and behavior. The main aims of this study were to design a working memory training app and examine its effectiveness through a 5-week training program in Chinese children with ADHD and/or RD.

methodsThere were three experimental groups, with 26 participants in the ADHD group, 38 participants in the RD group, and 24 participants in the ADHD + RD group. The typically developing (TD) control group had 32 participants. All participants completed the pretest and posttest assessments on executive function and reading performance.

resultsThe findings indicate that the experimental groups improved performance in verbal and visual-spatial working memory as well as Chinese word reading. There was an overall reduction in functional impairment following the training, in contrast to the TD group.

conclusionThis study showed that working memory can be improved through computerized training in children with ADHD and/or RD. The implications of future research in working memory are discussed.

trial registrationClinical Trials Identifier: NCT06567444 (retrospectively registered) on 20 August 2024.

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Attention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityDyslexiaMemory, Short-TermChildChinaCognitionCognitive TrainingExecutive FunctionFemaleHumansMaleReadingADHDDyslexiaExecutive functionInterventionTraining appWorking memory

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