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Personal computer-based cognitive training in Parkinson's disease: a case study.

Maria G Maggio1, Rosaria De Luca1, Giuseppa Maresca1

  • 1Institute of Research and Care, Neurolesi Center 'Bonino-Pulejo', Messina, Italy.

Psychogeriatrics : the Official Journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society
|July 11, 2018
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Computerized cognitive training improved attention, memory, and executive functions in a Parkinson's disease (PD) patient. This approach, combined with standard rehabilitation, helped stabilize mood and optimize PD symptom management.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Rehabilitation
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder impacting motor function and often causing severe cognitive and behavioral alterations.
  • Effective management of PD typically involves a combination of medication and physiotherapy.
  • Cognitive impairments in PD can significantly affect a patient's quality of life.

Observation:

  • A 65-year-old male patient with PD and significant motor, cognitive, and behavioral issues participated in the study.
  • The patient underwent two rehabilitation phases: standard cognitive rehabilitation and PC-based cognitive training (ERICA) in addition to standard care.
  • Neuropsychological assessments were conducted before and after each rehabilitation phase.

Findings:

Keywords:
PC-based cognitive trainingParkinson's diseasecognitive rehabilitation

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  • Significant improvements in cognitive functions, including attention, memory, and executive functions, were observed only after the PC-based cognitive training (ERICA).
  • Mood stabilization was also noted following the PC-based cognitive training intervention.
  • The combination of standard cognitive rehabilitation and PC-based training demonstrated efficacy in enhancing cognitive skills.

    • Implications:

    • PC-based cognitive training, such as ERICA, can be a valuable adjunct to standard rehabilitation for patients with Parkinson's disease.
    • This technology may help optimize the management of cognitive symptoms associated with PD.
    • Further research could explore the broader application of computerized tools in PD rehabilitation.