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Computer-Assisted Cognitive Training for Patients with Severe Mental Illness: a Retrospective Study
Summary
Computer-assisted cognitive training programme (CCTP) improved cognitive and functional performance in patients with Severe Mental Illness (SMI). This shortened CCTP showed greater benefits for individuals with primary-level education.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Digital Health
Background:
- Severe Mental Illness (SMI) often involves significant cognitive and functional impairments.
- Traditional cognitive rehabilitation programs can be time-consuming and resource-intensive.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a brief, computer-assisted cognitive training programme (CCTP) for patients with SMI.
- To assess improvements in cognitive and daily functional performance following the CCTP.
Main Methods:
- A review of medical records for 29 patients (16 women, 13 men; aged 26-62) who completed an 8-session CCTP.
- Cognitive function assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Hong Kong version (HK-MoCA); functional performance using the Brief Assessment of Prospective Memory (BAPM).
Main Results:
- Significant improvements were observed in HK-MoCA scores (p=0.001) and BAPM scores (p=0.012) post-CCTP.
- Verbal episodic memory showed the most substantial improvement.
- Participants with primary-level education demonstrated greater gains in both cognitive and functional scores compared to those with higher education levels.
Conclusions:
- A shortened CCTP is effective in enhancing cognitive abilities and daily functioning for individuals with SMI.
- The CCTP offers a viable digital therapeutic intervention for cognitive and functional rehabilitation in SMI.
- Educational background may influence the degree of benefit derived from cognitive training interventions.
