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Introducing a new social cognition online therapy: SoCoBo
Sally Reckelkamm1, Tobias Lohaus1, Patrizia Thoma1
1Neuropsychological Therapy Centre (NTC), Faculty of Psychology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany.
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
|October 16, 2024
Summary
A new online therapy program, SoCoBo, was tested for social cognition impairments in older adults. Feasibility and acceptability were rated low to moderate, providing insights for future trials with acquired brain injury patients.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Digital Health
Background:
- Impaired social cognition is a challenge in neurological diseases.
- Technology-based therapies offer potential for improving social cognition.
- Older adults may exhibit subtle social cognition deficits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a novel online therapy program, SoCoBo.
- To assess the processing time of SoCoBo modules.
- To gather data for refining the therapy for acquired brain injury (ABI) patients.
Main Methods:
- A pre-post assessment design was used with 50-52 healthy older adults.
- Participants completed one of three SoCoBo modules over four weeks.
- Feasibility, acceptability, and content were assessed using a new questionnaire.
Main Results:
- All SoCoBo modules demonstrated low to moderate feasibility, acceptability, and content ratings.
- Processing times for psychoeducation and training sessions were comparable (approx. 17-22 minutes).
- Results indicated areas for adjustment in the therapy program.
Conclusions:
- The SoCoBo online therapy program shows potential but requires modifications for optimal use.
- Findings inform the design of a future randomized controlled trial in ABI patients.
- Further research is needed to optimize digital interventions for social cognition deficits.
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