Neuropsychology
Hosain Zare; Bizhan Alipour; Nila Elmy Manesh
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The aim of the research was to determine the difference in the effectiveness of cognitive therapy with positive psychotherapy on executive functions in patients with mild brain damage. Method: The present research method was a semi-experimental type with a pre-test and post-test design with a follow-up ...
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The aim of the research was to determine the difference in the effectiveness of cognitive therapy with positive psychotherapy on executive functions in patients with mild brain damage. Method: The present research method was a semi-experimental type with a pre-test and post-test design with a follow-up period. The statistical population of this research included all people with mild brain damage who referred to Shahada Haftam Tir and Baqity Elah Hospitals in Tehran in 2019. Among them, 30 people were purposefully selected and randomly assigned to three groups of cognitive rehabilitation treatment, positive psychotherapy and control group. The Wisconsin test was performed on each of the groups. The first experimental group received cognitive rehabilitation therapy and the second experimental group received positive psychotherapy. People in the control group did not receive any intervention. Analysis of variance with repeated measurements was used to analyze the data. The results showed that both interventions have an effect on increasing executive functions. But the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation treatment is more on executive functions(P05/0<). Therefore, it is recommended to neurologists and psychotherapists in order to reduce the complications of brain damage, in addition to medical treatments, cognitive rehabilitation treatment should be used as a complementary method
Neuropsychology
Mehrak Rezaei; Touraj Hashemi; Leila Shateri
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The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation on improving reaction time, planning and response inhibition in bipolar patients. This research was a semi-experimental design with pre-test-post-test and control group. The study population consisted of patients with ...
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The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation on improving reaction time, planning and response inhibition in bipolar patients. This research was a semi-experimental design with pre-test-post-test and control group. The study population consisted of patients with bipolar disorder who referred to psychiatric specialists, clinics and specialized centers of psychiatric services in Tabriz city in 2022 (October to March). Using convenience sampling method, 40 subjects were selected and randomly assigned in experimental and control groups (15 subjects in each group). They were assessed by Mania-Young Scale, Continuous Visual Performance Test (CPT-V), Chronoscope device (reaction time), Tower of London test. The experimental group received cognitive rehabilitation for 6 sessions and no intervention was applied to the control group. Finally, the post-test was implemented. Data were analyzed by Multivariate analysis of Covariance. Results showed that cognitive rehabilitation was effective in improving reaction time, planning and response inhibition in bipolar patients. Consequently, it could be stated that in improving the cognitive abilities of bipolar patients, the application of rehabilitation could provide appropriate setting for other therapeutic interventions.
Neuropsychology
hussein zare; hussein ghasemi; amin rafiepoor; nasrollah erfani
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Aim: The present study was conducted to determine the effect of cognitive rehabilitation on improving executive functions, cognitive emotion of regulation, and reducing drug craving among male prisoners undergoing methadone maintenance therapy. Method: The present study was conducted using a quasi-experimental ...
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Aim: The present study was conducted to determine the effect of cognitive rehabilitation on improving executive functions, cognitive emotion of regulation, and reducing drug craving among male prisoners undergoing methadone maintenance therapy. Method: The present study was conducted using a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design with an unequal control group. The statistical population included prisoners undergoing methadone therapy at Qazalhessar Prison in 2023. The sample consisted of 80 individuals who were enrolled in a 2-month clinical trial with a 2-month follow-up period. The experimental group received a cognitive rehabilitation program in 16 group sessions of 90 minutes. In order to collect data, the addiction severity index, the Wisconsin card classification test, the Somoza substance craving short scale, and the Garnefsky cognitive emotion regulation test were used. Findings: The results using repeated analysis of covariance test with follow-up2 months showed that cognitive rehabilitation treatment was effective in improving executive function, cognitive regulation of emotions and reducing cravings in prisoners treated with methadone and there was a significant difference between the two experimental and control groups However, in the 2-month follow-up, the urine test results for amphetamines and methamphetamines were positive for 1 individual in the treatment group and 15 individuals in the control group. Conclusion According to the present findings, cognitive rehabilitation can be used in addiction treatment (improving executive functions and cognitive regulation of emotions and reducing cravings) of prisoners treated with methadone.
Neuropsychology
sara rahnama; Mohsen Saeidmanesh; Farangis Demhari
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the Effectiveness of remote cognitive-equilibrium tasks based cognitive rehabilitation on improving executive functions and reducing behavioral symptoms of children with ADHD. The present study was a semi-experimental, pre-test-post-test type with a control ...
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the Effectiveness of remote cognitive-equilibrium tasks based cognitive rehabilitation on improving executive functions and reducing behavioral symptoms of children with ADHD. The present study was a semi-experimental, pre-test-post-test type with a control group. The statistical population of the included all children with attention ADHD aged 8 to 12 years. Using available sampling method, 30 children with ADHD were selected and replaced in two experimental (15people) and control (15people)groups using random replacement method. The research tools included Connors questionnaire for parents (1960), Quay and Patterson behavioral problems questionnaire (1987), brief executive function questionnaire (2000). The experimental group was trained for 10 sessions of 45 minutes in the format of two sessions a week, using the cognitive rehabilitation package based on balance-cognitive tasks of Baran, but the control group did not receive any intervention. Data analysis was done using (MANCOVA) to measure the effectiveness of remote cognitive rehabilitation using SPSS-26. The findings showed that remote cognitive rehabilitation based on balance-cognitive tasks (F = 82.952) and a significance level smaller than (0.001) has a significant effect on the component of executive functions. Also, cognitive rehabilitation through The round based on balance-cognitive tasks (F = 57.829) and the significance level is less than (0.001)) has a significant effect. Therefore, it was concluded that remote cognitive rehabilitation based on balance-cognitive tasks improves executive functions and reduces symptoms. The behavior of children with ADHD is affected.
Neuropsychology
Sima Aivazy; Jahangir Karami; Kamran Yazdanbakhsh
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The present study was conducted with the aim of designing, building and validating the educational package of cognitive rehabilitation of dysgraphia "Hamrah". The research method included 6 steps. In the first stage, the necessary information for making the package was collected through books and research ...
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The present study was conducted with the aim of designing, building and validating the educational package of cognitive rehabilitation of dysgraphia "Hamrah". The research method included 6 steps. In the first stage, the necessary information for making the package was collected through books and research background based on the cognitive approach to improve writing skills and executive functions. In the second step, based on the background of the research, major writing problems in dysgraphia were identified. In the third and fourth stages of the research, relevant games were designed and made. In the fifth stage, the validation package was provided to experts in the field of cognitive psychology and specific learning disorders (1 psychologist in the cognitive field, 2 psychologists in the field of specific learning disorders, and 2 experienced primary school teachers in the field of specific learning disorders). For this purpose, a questionnaire with a 4-point spectrum was used. The validation result showed that the package has acceptable validity (CVI=0.85). Finally, the package containing 40 game-based exercises was given to 3 normal students and 2 dysgraphia elementary school students for preliminary testing. In this way, the problems that existed during the execution of the games were identified and resolved. It is suggested that the educational package of cognitive rehabilitation of dysgraphia, along with other treatment methods, should be used in medical centers by experts in the field of learning disorders in order to improve writing skills and improve executive functions for students with dysgraphia
Neuropsychology
Arezoo Mojarrad; Esmaeil Sadri Damirchi; Ali Sheykholeslami; Ali Rezaeisharif; Vahid Abbasi
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The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the tDCS method and short-term cognitive rehabilitation protocol on verbal fluency and visuospatial ability in the elderly with mild Alzheimer's disease. Methods: The research method was an extended experiment with two experimental groups ...
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The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the tDCS method and short-term cognitive rehabilitation protocol on verbal fluency and visuospatial ability in the elderly with mild Alzheimer's disease. Methods: The research method was an extended experiment with two experimental groups and one control group, which was conducted using the pre-test and post-test method. The statistical population included elderly people over 65 years of age with mild Alzheimer's who lived in Ardabil who had been referred to a neurologist in 2022,among these people, 60 people were randomly selected into two groups. An experimental and a control group were assigned. Then tDCS method was applied for 10 sessions of 20 minutes in one experimental group and short-term cognitive rehabilitation program for 9 sessions of 90 minutes was applied in the second experimental group and no intervention was performed in the third group. The post-test was conducted at an interval of one week. After one month, the studied groups were followed up again. Aden Brook's revised version of the cognitive test was used to collect data. Findings: The results showed that tDCS significantly improves the visual component and the cognitive rehabilitation method improves perception. In general, it seems that the performed interventions improved visual spatial ability in the elderly with mild Alzheimer's disease, while they had no significant effect on the variable of verbal fluency. Conclusion: It can be concluded that both methods can be used to improve the spatial visual ability of the elderly with mild Alzheimer's disease.
Neuropsychology
AIDA FARSHAM; sogand ghasemzadeh; ahmad alipour; Gholam ALI Afrooz
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Aim: This research was conducted with the aim of determining the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation and play therapy on improving the executive functions of children with brain tumors. Method: The study was a practical research and a time series quasi-experimental design with multiple groups. ...
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Aim: This research was conducted with the aim of determining the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation and play therapy on improving the executive functions of children with brain tumors. Method: The study was a practical research and a time series quasi-experimental design with multiple groups. The sample included 45 children between 7 and 10 years old with brain tumors selected from Mahak Hospital purposefully and by considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The subjects were randomly replaced in 3 groups of 15 people (group 1: cognitive rehabilitation; group 2: cognitive rehabilitation with play therapy; group 3: control group). The experimental groups received relevant interventions in 8 sessions, and the control group did not receive any intervention. The pre-test, post-test and 1-month follow-up of the participants of all 3 groups were conducted with the Executive Function questioner (BRIEF). In order to analyze the data, split-plot ANOVA design (SPANOVA) with spss21 software was used.Findings: According to the results, the deficit of executive functions in children of both experimental groups was reduced compared to the control group and was stable in the follow-up. Conclusion: The result showed these interventions can be used for children with brain tumors. Of course, the use of rehabilitation therapy integrated with play therapy is more suitable for improving the cognitive skills of children with brain tumors.
Mohadese Niroomand; Sedigheh Rezaei Dehnavi; Masoud Etemadifar
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Objective: : this study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation using Captain Log ‘Software on executive functions in patients with multiple sclerosis. . The statistical population included all patients with multiple sclerosis in Isfahan in 1399 that 34 of them ...
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Objective: : this study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation using Captain Log ‘Software on executive functions in patients with multiple sclerosis. . The statistical population included all patients with multiple sclerosis in Isfahan in 1399 that 34 of them were selected by using purposive sampling method and based on inclusion criteria and equally divided into experimental and control groups (17 people in each group). Then, during the execution process, the experimental group underwent 16 sessions of 60 minutes for 4 weeks, intervening with training based on exercises based on neuropsychological skills in Captain Log software, and the control group did not receive any training. It should be noted that data were collected using the Nejati Cognitive Abilities Questionnaire (2013) and then, in order to analyze them, from univariate and multivariate analysis of covariance in SPSS-21 were used. Results: The results showed that exercises based on neuropsychological skills in Captain Log software had a significant effect on executive functions in patients with multiple sclerosis (p<0.01). Conclusion: Exercises based on neuropsychological skills in Captain Log software improved executive functions in patients with multiple sclerosis.
milad amini masouleh; Gholamreza Chalabianloo; reza abdi
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Introduction: Working memory deficit is one of the most common complaints in post-stroke patients. The present study aimed to investigate the efficacy of the con-commitment use of unihemispheric concurrent dual-site a-tDCS (a-tDCSUHCDS), computer-assisted cognitive rehabilitation and conventional (Single ...
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Introduction: Working memory deficit is one of the most common complaints in post-stroke patients. The present study aimed to investigate the efficacy of the con-commitment use of unihemispheric concurrent dual-site a-tDCS (a-tDCSUHCDS), computer-assisted cognitive rehabilitation and conventional (Single site) a-tDCS in comparison with computer-assisted cognitive rehabilitation without tDCS on the working memory in stroke patients. Method:32 participants (21 males and11 females; age range 40-65years) with subacute stroke were selected by purposeful sampling method & randomly assigned to three experimental conditions and a controlled group with sham stimulation. All groups completed sessions of the Dual N-back training task. A-tDCSUHCDS group received anodal tDCS over the left DLPFC and M1 and conventional (Single site) a-tDCS group received anodal tDCS over the left DLPFC. Result: A repeated measures analysis of variance revealed that the a-tDCSUHCDS group had the larger improvement in working memory tasks after the intervention. Also, at the 8-weeks follow-up, the a-tDCSUHCDS group still had larger improvements in mentioned tasks. Conclusion: These results indicated that there may be potential for the concomitant use of a-tDCSUHCDS and computer-assisted cognitive rehabilitation by increasing the excitability of the cortical network of brain regions that play an important role in executive functions, to enhance the efficiency of the cognitive rehabilitation programs of the stroke patients.
Elham Mousavi; Hossein Zare; ahmad alipour; Gholamreza Sarami foroushani
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Introduction: Executive functions are excellent cognitive functions that guide other cognitive activities of the brain. Executable functions help the individual to perform his learning tasks and intelligence operations. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation ...
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Introduction: Executive functions are excellent cognitive functions that guide other cognitive activities of the brain. Executable functions help the individual to perform his learning tasks and intelligence operations. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation of executive functions on improving the academic performance of probative students. Method: The present study was a semi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test with control group. The statistical population consisted of all probation students of Razi University of Kermanshah. A simple random sampling method was used to select 40 students. Subjects were randomly assigned to two groups of experimental and control. The mean of the last semester was used as a pre-test and The mean of the current semester was used as a post-test. The experimental group was involved in cognitive rehabilitation intervention using the captain log program (10 sessions and 2 sessions a week) and the control group did not receive intervention during this period. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23 software. Results: The results of the data show that there was a significant difference between the two groups after the cognitive rehabilitation exercises in the mean score (0.01). Conclusion: Thus, it can be concluded that the cognitive rehabilitation of the executive functions Improving the academic performance of probative students has a significant effect.
Somayeh Zare; Hossein zare; ahmad alipour; Valyo allah Farzad
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Aim: Cognitive rehabilitation is considered as an effective intervention in promoting the cognitive functions of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder. This study aimed to systematically evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation on improving the cognitive functions of patients with ...
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Aim: Cognitive rehabilitation is considered as an effective intervention in promoting the cognitive functions of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder. This study aimed to systematically evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation on improving the cognitive functions of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder. Method: For this purpose, all articles published in the period 2000 to 2020 were reviewed, to find related English studies, Google Scholar Databases, Science Direct, Scopus, Academia, Cochrane Database, Research Gate, and biomedical databases include PubMed, Medline, Psych Info, and rehabilitation databases including PEDRO, OTseeker, Rehab data and to find related studies in Persian, Google Scholar (Persian), SID, Magiran, IranDoc, MedLib, NoorMags, IranMedex databases, to Search with English and Persian keywords. Findings: 930 articles published in English and Persian were retrieved, and finally 12 related articles were reviewed. In this study, most studies focused on a limited range of cognitive functions. Conclusion: The results indicate the improvement of cognitive functions (memory, executive function and attention) in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder after cognitive rehabilitation. According to the results of studies, it can be stated that cognitive rehabilitation as an intervention can be effective along with other therapeutic interventions in promoting of cognitive functions in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Amir Sanjabi; Jahangir Karami; Sima Eivazi
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Introduction: Executive functions are excellent cognitive functions that guide other cognitive activities of the brain. Executable functions help the individual to perform his learning tasks and intelligence operations. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation ...
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Introduction: Executive functions are excellent cognitive functions that guide other cognitive activities of the brain. Executable functions help the individual to perform his learning tasks and intelligence operations. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation of executive functions on improving the academic performance of probative students. Method: The present study was a semi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test with control group. The statistical population consisted of all probation students of Razi University of Kermanshah. A simple random sampling method was used to select 40 students. Subjects were randomly assigned to two groups of experimental and control. The mean of the last semester was used as a pre-test and The mean of the current semester was used as a post-test. The experimental group was involved in cognitive rehabilitation intervention using the captain log program (10 sessions and 2 sessions a week) and the control group did not receive intervention during this period. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23 software. . The results of the data show that there was a significant difference between the two groups after the cognitive rehabilitation exercises in the mean score (0.01). Thus, it can be concluded that the cognitive rehabilitation of the executive functions Improving the academic performance of probative students has a significant effect.
Lily Siahjani; Hossein Zare; Mohammad Oraki; mahdi sharifolhoseyni
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Aim: The main aim of the present research was to compile a cognitive rehabilitation program and study its efficacy on cognitive functions and satisfaction of life in the erderly with mild Alzheimer’s. Methods: The research method of this study was a Quasi-experimental method with pretest-posttest ...
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Aim: The main aim of the present research was to compile a cognitive rehabilitation program and study its efficacy on cognitive functions and satisfaction of life in the erderly with mild Alzheimer’s. Methods: The research method of this study was a Quasi-experimental method with pretest-posttest designs with control group with one month follow-up. Statistical population was all the elderly with mild Alzheimer's living in the elderly residential care centers in Shemiranat in Tehran provinc, in winter of 2018-2019 and spring and summer of 2019. The sample included 50 participants with mild Alzheime's by the physician's diagnosis and getting score between 20-25 in Mini-Mental State Examination(MMSE) meeting the other inclusion criteria of this study, was selected through purposive sampling and then the participants were assigned in experimental(25 patients) and control group(25 patients) by random assignment technique. The experimental group trained 45 minutes-1 hour twice a week for 20 sessions of cognitive rehabilitation intervention. Training of the control group was postponed for the another time. Data were collected by Wechsler Memory Scale Questionnaire(WMS-Q), Wisconsin Card Sorting Test(WCST), Cognitive Empowerment of the Elderly of Individual Changes Questionnaire(CEEIC-Q) and Life Satisfaction Index-Z(LSI-Z) in the elderly. The data were analyzed through repeated measures analysis of covariance. Findings: The results showed that scores in(WMS-Q),(WCST),(CEEIC-Q) and(LSI-Z) had significant increase in the experimental group and fowllow-up showed These effects were maintained for one month. Conclusion: it can be concluded that cognitive rehabilitation was useful for repairing cognitive impairments and improving life satisfaction in the elderly with Alzheime's and it is recommended to use this technique as a non-pharmacological treatment in these patients.
Gholam Hossein Javanmard
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Aim: The present study was a quasi-experimental study with pretest-posttest design with a control group aimed to investigate the effect of computerized cognitive rehabilitation while stimulating anodic prefrontal cortex on executive and working memory functions in adolescents with diabetes type 1. Method: ...
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Aim: The present study was a quasi-experimental study with pretest-posttest design with a control group aimed to investigate the effect of computerized cognitive rehabilitation while stimulating anodic prefrontal cortex on executive and working memory functions in adolescents with diabetes type 1. Method: 20 adolescents aged 15-18 years with diabetes were selected from the Diabetes Association of Bonab city and were randomly divided into two experimental and control groups(n = 10). The executive functions and working memory of both experimental and control groups were assessed in the pre-test and post-test stages through the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test software, and memory and attention improvement software. For intervention, the experimental group received cognitive rehabilitation for working memory in 10 half-hour sessions(one day in between), simultaneously stimulating Fp1 and Fp2 with memory and attention improvement software. Findings: The results of data analysis using covariance analysis showed improvement in cognitive flexibility and working memory and a decrease in overall perseveration in the experimental group. Conclusion: According to the results of this study, cognitive working memory rehabilitation can be used simultaneously with anodic stimulation of the prefrontal cortex as an effective method for improving executive functions and working memory in type 1 diabetic patients.
rezayi rezayi
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Aim: The present study aims to study the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation(brain gym) on the speed processing and the neural response speed to stimulus in children with developmental coordination disorder. Method: The research method was semi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design with ...
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Aim: The present study aims to study the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation(brain gym) on the speed processing and the neural response speed to stimulus in children with developmental coordination disorder. Method: The research method was semi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design with control. The statistical population included all children with motor coordination disorder who referred to rehabilitation clinics in Tehran in 2019-2020. Out of the total population, 22 people were selected as available samples from the clients of Sadr Rehabilitation Center in Tehran and were randomly replaced in two experimental groups(11 people) and control(11 people). The 2018 version cognitive rehabilitation intervention program was used to collect data from a computer-controlled processing speed test and a cognitive response rate. One-way analysis of covariance was performed to analyze the data using the default assumptions. The Cognitive Rehabilitation Program of the Brain Club was conducted for 10 consecutive sessions for two months for the experimental group. Results: The results showed that the cognitive rehabilitation program significantly improved the processing speed and neural response speed to stimulus of children with developmental coordination disorder. Conclusion: Considering the effectiveness of the cognitive rehabilitation program, the use of this The program is recommended in rehabilitation training centers.
Mahdi Sahragard; Ahmad Alipour; hoseyn zaree; rasool roshan
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Aim: the aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Powell's cognitive rehabilitation in improving executive functions, memory, and attention to veterans with PTSD. Methods: This study was carried out on 24 veterans with PTSD in two experimental and control groups. For conducting the study, ...
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Aim: the aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Powell's cognitive rehabilitation in improving executive functions, memory, and attention to veterans with PTSD. Methods: This study was carried out on 24 veterans with PTSD in two experimental and control groups. For conducting the study, PSSI test, Wisconsin Card Test, Stroop test, and working memory test were used. Statistical analysis was performed by analysis of covariance. Results: The results of analysis of covariance showed that Powell's cognitive rehabilitation(PCR) method is effective in improving preservative error, number of floors completed, and sequence, forward and reverse vastness of space, time interference error, and error interference of mistakes. Conclusion: PCR is effective in improving executive function, memory and attention to veterans with PTSD.
Samira Hassanzadeh; ahmad alipoor; hossein zare; mahdi Sharif_Alhoseyni
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Aim: The aim of this study was the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation on Improvementeveryday memory of patients with ischemic stroke.Method: This study was quassi experimental one with pre-test and post- test. The sample included 20patients with ischemic stroke who were randomly selected.They ...
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Aim: The aim of this study was the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation on Improvementeveryday memory of patients with ischemic stroke.Method: This study was quassi experimental one with pre-test and post- test. The sample included 20patients with ischemic stroke who were randomly selected.They hadnot significant difference in terms of the duration of the disease, the type of stroke and Neurological problems, then they Were assigned randomly into two experimental and control groups.Cognitive assessment of patients including pre-intervention, evaluation immediately after intervention and five weeks after intervention using Sunderland everyday memory Questionnaire (1983) was done.The experimental group received cognitive rehabilitation program as one-hour weekly sessions for eight weeks and the control group did not receive any intervention.Data were analyzed by Repeated Measure.Findings:Results indicated that cognitive rehabilitation had a positive effect onimproving the everyday memoryfunction of patients with ischemic stroke in the experimental group(pConclusion:according to the resultthere is evidence for the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation program in the everyday memory in patients with stroke. Cognitive rehabilitation can improve memory disorders, and have a positive effect on memory performance in these patients.
Sima Aivazy; Kamran Yazdanbakhsh; Asie Moradi
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Aim: In children with ADHD, defects inworking memory are also recognized. Regarding the importance of the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation on improvement of executive functions in children with ADHD, the aim of this study was to measure the effectiveness of computer cognitive rehabilitation ...
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Aim: In children with ADHD, defects inworking memory are also recognized. Regarding the importance of the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation on improvement of executive functions in children with ADHD, the aim of this study was to measure the effectiveness of computer cognitive rehabilitation on improvement of executive function of working memory in children with attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder. Method: The present study was semi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test with control group. In this study, children aged 7 to 12 years who were diagnosed with (ADHD) by psychological experts of the counseling center of Kermanshah were selected. 20 people were randomly divided into two groups. Both groups were pre-test and post-test before and after the intervention. The experimental group received 12 sessions of the Captain's Log Mind Power Builder 2014 and the control group did not receive treatment. Data collection tools include the Conners-Parent's Questionnaire, the Conners-Teacher Form and An-Back work memory test. Findings: The results of the findings indicated that there was a significant difference between the two experimental and control groups after the cognitive rehabilitation exercises. Conclusion: Therefore, it can be concluded that computer cognitive rehabilitation is effective on improving the performance of working memory in ADHD children
Elham Ghorbanian; marziye alivandi vafa; mahdi farhoudi; mohammad ali nazari
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Aim: Nowadays stroke is one of the most common disabling neurological diseases in the world. Cognitive complications are common problems in people with stroke. So the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of computer-based cognitive rehabilitation on working memory function in the patients with ...
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Aim: Nowadays stroke is one of the most common disabling neurological diseases in the world. Cognitive complications are common problems in people with stroke. So the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of computer-based cognitive rehabilitation on working memory function in the patients with stroke. Method: The present study is a quasi- experimental investigation using a pretest- posttest design and a control group. 30 stroke patients aged 30-65 who had the inclusion criteria, were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. Experimental group trained for 21 sessions with Captain’s Log Cognitive Rehabilitation Software and control group did not receive any intervention. Wechsler working Memory Test (Number Memory Scale) and Cambridge Spatial Working Memory Test was applied at pretest and posttest. Findings: The results of ANCOVA analysis indicated that a significant difference between the means of working memory in experimental and control groups. Conclusion: Our findings indicated that computer-based cognitive rehabilitation improved working memory in people with stroke and it can be used as an effective and helpful method to improve memory performance of these patients.
Maryam Rahimianmashhadi; parvaneh shamsipoordehkordi
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Introduction: The purpose of this research, determination impact cognitive rehabilitation training and progressive physical training on improvement cognitive flexibility and social developmental mentally retarded children. Method: In this study of semi experimental, 45 educable mentally retarded children ...
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Introduction: The purpose of this research, determination impact cognitive rehabilitation training and progressive physical training on improvement cognitive flexibility and social developmental mentally retarded children. Method: In this study of semi experimental, 45 educable mentally retarded children with age range 8 to 12 year, according inclusion criteria select in two groups experimental and one of group control were placed. Findings: Data analysis shows among average social developmental and total error, groups of progressive physical training and cognitive rehabilitation with group control in post test level difference statistics is not significant. Averages shows progressive physical training group have social developmental score better than to others groups in post test. The mean of cognitive flexibility in cognitive rehabilitation and progressive physical education groups was better than control group. Conclusion: Cognitive and behavioral skills of mentally retarded children can be found through cognitive rehabilitation exercises Training and development
Amir Azizi; Fazlullah Mir Drikvand; Mohammad Ali Sepahvani
Volume 3, Issue 8 , June 2017, , Pages 103-118
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Introduction: The weakness of visual perception skills, is one of the causes of specific learning disability. Cognitive rehabilitation, and cognitive - behavioral play therapy, neurofeedback intervention training common in people with learning disability is special. The aim of this study was to compare ...
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Introduction: The weakness of visual perception skills, is one of the causes of specific learning disability. Cognitive rehabilitation, and cognitive - behavioral play therapy, neurofeedback intervention training common in people with learning disability is special. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of cognitive rehabilitation, cognitive - behavioral play therapy, neurofeedback and on visual - motor perception in primary school students with specific learning disability. Method: This study was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest control group. The study population consisted of all elementary school students, who with diagnosis of learning disabilities in learning centers in Tabriz 2016-2017 had received the interventions were necessary. A sample of the target population purposive sampling, 60 students were selected and using randomly into three experimental groups and one control group (n = 15 per group) were replaced. In all four groups of visual perception - motor Bender-Gestalt as pre-completion and after 20 sessions of cognitive rehabilitation, 20 neurofeedback sessions and 8 sessions of cognitive - behavioral play therapy re-test was performed for each of the four groups. Data using descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation and inferential statistics such as Multivariate regression analysis and analysis of variance Mixed were analyzed software SPSS.20. Findings: The results of the multivariate regression analysis showed that cognitive rehabilitation training, neurofeedback and cognitive - behavioral play therapy on visual perception - motor elementary students with specific learning disorder, affects (PConclusion: It seems that the use of cognitive rehabilitation training, neurofeedback and cognitive - behavioral play therapy shared equally in improved visual perception - motor, elementary students with learning disabilities in particular, can be used.
mona asbaghi; . .; . .; . .
Volume 2, Issue 6 , December 2016, , Pages 77-90
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Introduction: The main aim of present study was to compare the effect of Neurofeedback training and Neurofeedback along with cognitive rehabilitation on ADHD children’s improvement. Method: To do so, 20 elementary students with ADHD were selected among Tehran clinics’ clients through purposive ...
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Introduction: The main aim of present study was to compare the effect of Neurofeedback training and Neurofeedback along with cognitive rehabilitation on ADHD children’s improvement. Method: To do so, 20 elementary students with ADHD were selected among Tehran clinics’ clients through purposive sampling. For assessing attention, TOVA test was conducted by all subjects as continues performance test. Subjects were divided in to two groups; 10 subjects received Neurofeedback training alone and another group trained Neurofeedback along with cognitive rehabilitation. Training session were conducted for 10 weeks; each week three sessions. Data were analyzed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Findings: The results showed that effect size of Neurofeedback along with cognitive rehabilitation was higher than Neurofeedback training alone on impulsivity problems’ reduction. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that Neurofeedback can decrease signs of ADHD and the effect of Neurofeedback can be more obvious if cognitive rehabilitation is added.
maryam najarzadegan; Vahid Nejati; Nasrin Amiri
Volume 1, Issue 1 , September 2015, , Pages 52-45
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Introduction: Disorders of executive functions and working memory are considered as the components of the Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Working memory could be remediated by cognitive rehabilitation exercise. The purpose of the current study is to determine the effectiveness of ...
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Introduction: Disorders of executive functions and working memory are considered as the components of the Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Working memory could be remediated by cognitive rehabilitation exercise. The purpose of the current study is to determine the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation of working memory in reducing behavioral symptoms of children with ADHD. Method: The present semi-experimental study, was designed with pre-test and post-test of control and experimental group. Thirty children with ADHD were requited in the study and allocated into two control and intervention groups. The participants were matched in age, verbal and performance IQ. The intervention group received cognitive rehabilitation in 10 one-houre two days a week sessions. The participants of both groups were assessed in the first and the last treatment session with SNAP-IV tests in the first and the last session of intervention. Data were analyzed with T-test and covariance analysis using SPSS 20. Findings: The results showed that the intervention group has lower score in behavioral symptoms (attention deficit and impulsivity) and the difference between the group was significant (P=0.001) of ADHD after receiving cognitive rehabilitation of working memory. Conclusion: It can be concluded that cognitive rehabilitation of working memory leads to the improvement of behavioral symptoms of ADHD in children with ADHD.
