Computerized cognitive training in survivors of childhood cancer: a pilot study.
The objective of the current study was to pilot a computerized cognitive training program, Captain's Log, in a small sample of survivors of childhood cancer. A total of 9 survivors of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and brain tumors with attention and working memory deficits were enrolled in a home-based 12-week cognitive training program. Survivors returned for follow-up assessments postintervention and 3 months later. The intervention was associated with good feasibility and acceptability. Participants exhibited significant increases in working memory and decreases in parent-rated attention problems following the intervention. Findings indicate that home-based, computerized cognitive intervention is a promising intervention for survivors with cognitive late effects; however, further study is warranted with a larger sample.
Hardy
Kristina K
KK
Duke University Medical Center and Duke University, Durham, NC, USA. kkhardy@cnmc.org
Willard
Victoria W
VW
Bonner
Melanie J
MJ
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D001288:Attention; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D003071:Cognition; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006801:Humans; D007361:Intelligence Tests; D008297:Male; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D010865:Pilot Projects; D054198:Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / Q000523:psychology*; D011594:Psychometrics; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D017741:Survivors / Q000523:psychology*