Psychology of computers: XIV. Cognitive rehabilitation through computer games.
The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that computer games may be an efficient therapeutic tool in a cognitive rehabilitation program. 60 subjects who showed attention difficulties with or without cerebral dysfunctions participated in a 12-hr. training program based on intensive use of a computer game. Analyses show improvement for the experimental group on scanning and tracking variables, notwithstanding the nature of their particular dysfunctions. Recommendations are presented regarding the nature and content of the cognitive tasks in a rehabilitation program.
Larose
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Ecole de Psychologie, Pavillon F-A. Savard, Université Laval, Sainte-Foy, Québec, Canada.
Gagnon
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Ferland
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Pépin
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D000293:Adolescent; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001925:Brain Damage, Chronic / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002648:Child; D004519:Education, Special; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008838:Microcomputers; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D010988:Play and Playthings