title: Cognitive stimulation of executive functions in mild cognitive impairment: specific efficacy and impact in memory.
abstract: Executive functions play an important role in the maintenance of autonomy in day-to-day activities. Nevertheless, there is little research into specific cognitive training for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). We present the results of a program which aims to teach specific strategies and metacognitive abilities in order for patients to be able to carry out attentional and executive tasks. Two groups (A and B) were compared in a cross-over design. After the first evaluation, Group A (but not B) participated in a six month cognitive stimulation program. After a second assessment, only Group B received treatment and then a final evaluation was carried out on both groups. The results show that: i) both groups improved their performance as an effect of training; ii) improvements generalized to memory and general cognitive tasks; iii) in the interval without training, Group B's performance worsened and iv) Group A partially maintained their results over time.
authors: NPSY.Lab-Vr, Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy valentina.moro@univr.it.
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authors: V
authors: Moro
authors: NPSY.Lab-Vr, Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy USO Centro Alzheimer e Disturbi Cognitivi, Neurologia d.O, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy.
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authors: MT
authors: Condoleo
authors: NPSY.Lab-Vr, Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy USO Centro Alzheimer e Disturbi Cognitivi, Neurologia d.O, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy.
authors: V
authors: V
authors: Valbusa
authors: NPSY.Lab-Vr, Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy USO Centro Alzheimer e Disturbi Cognitivi, Neurologia d.O, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy.
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authors: E
authors: Broggio
authors: USO Centro Alzheimer e Disturbi Cognitivi, Neurologia d.O, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy.
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Moretto
authors: USO Centro Alzheimer e Disturbi Cognitivi, Neurologia d.O, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata, Verona, Italy.
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Gambina
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D060825:Cognitive Dysfunction / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D018592:Cross-Over Studies; D018450:Disease Progression; D056344:Executive Function / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: cognitive stimulation; executive functions; mental deterioration; mild cognitive impairment; neuropsychological rehabilitation; strategy training