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José Luis Varela-Aldás1, Jorge Buele1,2, Doris Pérez3
1Centro de Investigaciones de Ciencias Humanas y de la Educación (CICHE), Universidad Indoamérica, Ambato, Ecuador.
BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making
|September 27, 2023
Summary
Memory training using paired-associate learning and the method of loci significantly improved cognitive functions in healthy adults. This smart device app intervention enhanced memory skills over a two-month period.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Psychology
Background:
- Cognitive and executive function loss affects all ages, necessitating memory training to prevent deterioration.
- Early cognitive decline is a significant concern, highlighting the need for effective memory enhancement strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare cognitive performance after an intervention using two mnemonic techniques: paired-associate learning and the method of loci.
- To evaluate the efficacy of memory exercises in improving cognitive functions.
Main Methods:
- A 2-month longitudinal study with 21 healthy participants (ages 18-55).
- Cognitive assessment using the NEUROPSI brief battery before and after the intervention.
- Intervention involved paired-associate learning and method of loci tasks via a smart device app, collecting accuracy and reaction times.
Main Results:
- Statistically significant improvement in neuropsychological assessment scores post-intervention (Wilcoxon paired signed-rank test, P < .05).
- The method of loci task showed age-related effects typical for memory assessments.
Conclusions:
- Episodic memory training via the method of loci is feasible using a smart device application.
- A gradual, stage-based approach facilitated skill acquisition, leading to significant cognitive improvement in a short timeframe.
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