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Self-Administered Cognitive Rehabilitation Using an Electronic Device in Subacute Stroke Patients: A Proof-of-Concept Study on Safety, Feasibility, and Preliminary Efficacy.

Cristina Fonte, Alessio Damora, Laura Abbruzzese, Giorgia Rotundo, Alessandro Picelli, Ylenia Gallinaro, Elisa Evangelista, Mauro Mancuso, Nicola Smania, Valentina Varalta

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Cristina FonteNeuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Centre (CRRNC), Section of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro 10, 37134 Verona, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4953-7445
Alessio DamoraCRT Tuscany Rehabilitation Clinic, Piazza del Volontariato 1, 52025 Montevarchi, Italy.
Laura AbbruzzeseCRT Tuscany Rehabilitation Clinic, Piazza del Volontariato 1, 52025 Montevarchi, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5304-3974
Giorgia RotundoNeuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Centre (CRRNC), Section of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro 10, 37134 Verona, Italy.
Alessandro PicelliNeuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Centre (CRRNC), Section of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro 10, 37134 Verona, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3558-8276
Ylenia GallinaroNeuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Centre (CRRNC), Section of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro 10, 37134 Verona, Italy.
Elisa EvangelistaNeuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Centre (CRRNC), Section of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro 10, 37134 Verona, Italy.ORCID 0009-0006-0852-9066
Mauro MancusoCRT Tuscany Rehabilitation Clinic, Piazza del Volontariato 1, 52025 Montevarchi, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8451-9277
Nicola SmaniaNeuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Centre (CRRNC), Section of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro 10, 37134 Verona, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7630-1887
Valentina VaraltaNeuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Centre (CRRNC), Section of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro 10, 37134 Verona, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-4242-8497

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Abstract

backgroundCognitive impairment after stroke often reduces independence and quality of life. Cognitive rehabilitation is therefore essential, and recent research on computer-based interventions has shown promising results. This proof-of-concept study investigated the effects of additional self-administered cognitive training using an electronic device, compared with traditional paper-and-pencil methods, on attentional functions in individuals with subacute stroke.

methodsParticipants were randomly assigned to an experimental group or a control group. For two consecutive weeks, both groups received forty-five-minute, face-to-face cognitive therapy sessions each morning, delivered via an electronic device. In addition, the experimental group engaged in sixty minutes of self-administered cognitive training using the same device, while the control group completed conventional exercises with paper-and-pencil tools. Neuropsychological assessments were conducted before and after the intervention.

resultsTwenty-three participants were included (experimental group: eleven; control group: twelve). No significant differences in safety or attentional performance were observed between groups. Within-group analyses showed improvements in the experimental group in attentional shifting, inhibitory control, visuospatial planning, and problem-solving, while the control group improved in visuospatial planning and problem-solving.

conclusionsThese preliminary findings suggest that self-administered electronic cognitive training may be a feasible approach to support attentional recovery in individuals with subacute stroke.

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computer-assistedstroke rehabilitationtelemedicinetherapy

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