@article{ref1,
title="Feasibility and benefits of computerized cognitive exercise to adults with chronic moderate-to-severe cognitive impairments following an acquired brain injury: A pilot study",
journal="Brain injury",
year="2016",
author="O'Neil-Pirozzi, Therese M. and Hsu, Henry",
volume="30",
number="13-14",
pages="1617-1625",
abstract="PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this pilot study was to explore feasibility and effects of participation in a computerized cognitive fitness exercise program by a group of adults with chronic moderate-to-severe cognitive impairments following an acquired brain injury (ABI). RESEARCH DESIGN: This study used a mixed methods design with a convenience sample of individuals forming two groups (+/- exercise). <br><br>METHODS AND PROCEDURES: Following neurocognitive and satisfaction with life pre-testing of 14 participants, seven were enrolled in a 5-month, 5-days a week computerized cognitive exercise program. Post-testing of all participants and semi-structured interviews of exercise group participants were completed. MAIN OUTCOMES AND RESULTS: It was feasible for adults with chronic moderate-to-severe cognitive impairments post-ABI to participate in a computerized cognitive exercise program with ongoing external cues to initiate exercise sessions and/or to complete them as needed. Significant exercise group improvements were made on memory and verbal fluency post-tests and life satisfaction. The majority of exercise group participants reported some degree of positive impact on cognitive abilities and some on everyday functioning from program participation. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Adults with chronic moderate-to-severe cognitive impairments following an ABI may benefit from participation in computerized cognitive exercise programs. Further study is warranted.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0269-9052",
doi="10.1080/02699052.2016.1199906",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2016.1199906"
}