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Neuropsychology
Ezzatollah kordmirza Nikoozadeh; Mahdieh Rahmanian; Mojgan Agahheris
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Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of family-centered neuropsychological programs on improving working memory and executive functions in children with separation anxiety disorder (SAD).Method: This quasi-experimental study utilized a pre-test-post-test control group design. ...
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Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of family-centered neuropsychological programs on improving working memory and executive functions in children with separation anxiety disorder (SAD).Method: This quasi-experimental study utilized a pre-test-post-test control group design. The statistical population included children with separation anxiety visiting treatment centers in Tehran and their mothers. A sample of 30 children was selected through convenience sampling and randomly assigned to experimental (n=15) and control (n=15) groups. The intervention comprised 12 sessions (120 minutes each) of family-centered neuropsychological training, focusing on enhancing working memory and executive functions through interactive games. Instruments included Raven's Progressive Matrices, the Separation Anxiety Scale, the N-Back Test, and the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF). Findings: Multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) revealed that family-centered neuropsychological interventions significantly improved working memory and executive function performance in children in the experimental group compared to the control group. Results suggested that the program facilitated cognitive improvements by enhancing child-family interactions and incorporating targeted exercises. Conclusion: This study underscores the efficacy of family-centered interventions as a viable approach for addressing cognitive and behavioral challenges in children with separation anxiety. Future research should investigate the long-term effects of these interventions and examine their applicability across diverse populations.
Original article
Neuropsychology
Mohammadreza Noroozi Homayoon; Fatemeh Gohari Jopari; Esmaeil Sadri Damirchi
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of computerized cognitive rehabilitation on impulsivity and mindfulness in patients with schizophrenia. Method: This research was applied in purpose and semi-experimental (quasi-experimental) in design, employing a pre-test-post-test approach ...
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The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of computerized cognitive rehabilitation on impulsivity and mindfulness in patients with schizophrenia. Method: This research was applied in purpose and semi-experimental (quasi-experimental) in design, employing a pre-test-post-test approach with a control group. The statistical population of this study included all individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia who met the inclusion criteria and were hospitalized at the Darolshafa chronic psychiatric rehabilitation center in Ardabil during the period of 1403-1404 (2024-2025). The instruments used in this study were the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) by Kay et al. (1986), the Five-Factor Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) by Baer (2006), and the Impulsivity Questionnaire by Barratt (2004). Findings: The results of univariate analysis of covariance revealed that computerized cognitive rehabilitation significantly reduced impulsivity in the patients. Considering the significance level (P < 0.005) and effect size (η² = 0.258), it can be concluded that this intervention effectively improved impulsivity scores. Discussion and Conclusion: The findings indicate the effectiveness of computerized cognitive rehabilitation in enhancing impulsivity control and mindfulness in schizophrenia patients.
