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Computerized Working Memory Training for Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1): A Pilot Study
Kristina K Hardy1,2, Carly Berger1, Danielle Griffin1
1Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC, USA.
Introduction:
The present study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of CogmedRM, a computerized, home-based working memory (WM) training program, in children with NF1.
Method:
A pre-post design was used to evaluate changes in performance-based measures of attention and WM, and parent-completed ratings of executive functioning. Children meeting eligibility criteria completed CogmedRM over 9 weeks. Primary outcomes included compliance statistics and change in attention and WM scores.
Results:
Thirty-one children (52% male; M age = 10.97 ± 2.51), aged 8-15, were screened for participation; 27 children (87%) evidenced WM difficulties and participated in CogmedRM training. On average, participants completed 19.7 out of 25 prescribed sessions, with an adherence rate of 69%. Participants demonstrated improvements in short-term memory, attention, and executive functioning (all Ps < .05).
Conclusion:
Results suggest that computerized, home-based WM training programs may be both feasible and efficacious for children with NF1 and cognitive deficits.
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