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The Effect of Computer-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation on Improving Cognitive Function, Selective Attention, and Sustained Attention in Patients with Schizophrenia
Akbar Atadokht , Mahdis Alaei Kalajahi * , Parviz Porzoor
گروه روانشناسی، دانشکده علوم تربیتی و روانشناسی، دانشگاه محقق اردبیلی، اردبیل، ایران , mahdisalaeikl@gmail.com
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Introduction: Schizophrenia is a chronic psychiatric disorder characterized by severe disturbances in thinking, perception, and behavior, significantly impacting cognitive functioning. Cognitive deficits in individuals with schizophrenia can adversely affect their everyday functioning and social abilities. The present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of computer-based cognitive rehabilitation in improving overall cognitive performance, selective attention, and sustained attention in patients with schizophrenia. Materials and Methods: This semi-experimental study employed a pretest-posttest-follow-up design with experimental and control groups. The statistical population consisted of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia who were hospitalized in psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation centers in Ardabil, Iran. A total of 30 participants were selected using purposive sampling and were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups. The experimental group received twelve 45-minute sessions (three sessions per week) of computer-based cognitive rehabilitation using the Captain’s Log software. The control group received no intervention. To assess the study variables, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, computerized versions of the Simple Stroop Test, and Continuous Performance Test were administered across three phases (pretest, posttest, and follow-up). Results: The findings indicated that computer-based cognitive rehabilitation led to improvements in overall cognitive functioning and components of sustained attention in the experimental group compared to the control group. Changes were also observed in the pattern of selective attention between these groups, although these changes were less prominent compared to those in sustained attention. Conclusion: The results suggest that computer-based cognitive rehabilitation can serve as an effective complementary intervention for enhancing cognitive performance and certain aspects of attention in patients with schizophrenia.
 
Keywords: Neuronal Plasticity, Neuropsychological Tests, Neurocognitive Disorders, Mental Disorders, Therapeutics
     
Type of Study: Research --- Open Access, CC-BY-NC | Subject: Psycology
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