Objective The present study aimed at comparing the effectiveness of an Attentional Computerized Cognitive Training and a commercial Exergame Training. Methods Eighty-four healthy older adults took part in the study. They were randomly assigned to one of the following conditions: Attentional Computerized Cognitive Training (ATT-CCT), Exergame Training (EXERG-T), or passive Control Group (CG). Participants assigned to the experimental groups underwent 8 laboratory-based sessions—lasting approximately 45 min each—of the respective training activity. A battery of cognitive tests was assessed before, after, and 3 months following the intervention phase. Results The results showed that just the ATT-CCT improved participants’ performance, specifically within attention, processing speed, verbal learning and memory. While both intervention groups revealed improved memory self-perception and decreased self-reported absent-mindedness, only the benefits following the ATT-CCT proved to be stable over time. Conclusions The results suggested that our ATT-CCT may be an effective tool for enhancing cognitive abilities in older healthy adults.

Beatrice Moret, Agnieszka Barbara Kolasinska, Massimo Nucci, Gianluca Campana, Floriano Zini, Mauro Gaspari, et al. (2023). Cognitive benefits of the attentional vs exergame training in older adults. AGING & MENTAL HEALTH, Early Access(0), 1-11 [10.1080/13607863.2023.2228220].

Cognitive benefits of the attentional vs exergame training in older adults

Mauro Gaspari
Membro del Collaboration Group
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2023

Abstract

Objective The present study aimed at comparing the effectiveness of an Attentional Computerized Cognitive Training and a commercial Exergame Training. Methods Eighty-four healthy older adults took part in the study. They were randomly assigned to one of the following conditions: Attentional Computerized Cognitive Training (ATT-CCT), Exergame Training (EXERG-T), or passive Control Group (CG). Participants assigned to the experimental groups underwent 8 laboratory-based sessions—lasting approximately 45 min each—of the respective training activity. A battery of cognitive tests was assessed before, after, and 3 months following the intervention phase. Results The results showed that just the ATT-CCT improved participants’ performance, specifically within attention, processing speed, verbal learning and memory. While both intervention groups revealed improved memory self-perception and decreased self-reported absent-mindedness, only the benefits following the ATT-CCT proved to be stable over time. Conclusions The results suggested that our ATT-CCT may be an effective tool for enhancing cognitive abilities in older healthy adults.
2023
Beatrice Moret, Agnieszka Barbara Kolasinska, Massimo Nucci, Gianluca Campana, Floriano Zini, Mauro Gaspari, et al. (2023). Cognitive benefits of the attentional vs exergame training in older adults. AGING & MENTAL HEALTH, Early Access(0), 1-11 [10.1080/13607863.2023.2228220].
Beatrice Moret; Agnieszka Barbara Kolasinska; Massimo Nucci; Gianluca Campana; Floriano Zini; Mauro Gaspari; Franca Stablum
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