The Effects of Computerized Cognitive Rehabilitation with White Noise on Memory and Attention in Elderly
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of computerized cognitive (COMCOG) rehabilitation training system with white noise on memory and attention in elderly. 28 elderly subjects were recruited and conveniently allocated into experimental and control groups. Experimental group received computer assisted cognitive training using COMCOG rehabilitation training system with white noise for 6 weeks. Control group received computer assisted cognitive training using COMCOG rehabilitation training system for 6 weeks. All subjects were assessed their memory and attention using verbal memory test and continuous performance test at pre and post. After 6 weeks training, the test scores was significantly improved in the both groups (p<.05). And the experimental group showed significantly difference from control group in digit span (forward, backward), auditory continuous performance test (sec) (p<.05). The results of this study showed that COMCOG rehabilitation training system with white noise may be appropriate for improving memory and attention in elderly.
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