TABLE 3.
Main cognitive remediation programs are summarized. Two distinct approached are utilized: face-to-face therapeutic sessions, and computer-based intervention. None of these studies focuses on children affected by pCMS.
Remediation program | Main results | References |
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Face-to-face therapeutic sessions targeting: hierarchically graded massed practice; strategy acquisition; cognitive-behavioral therapy | Significant improvements in academic achievement, attention, and improved implementation of metacognitive skills | Butler et al. (2008) |
Educational therapy and cognitive-behavioral approaches aiming to teach problem-solving skills and compensatory strategies designed to improve daily problem solving, attention and memory, and academic performance | Poor compliance with the treatment, raising concern about widespread acceptance of such programs in the oncology clinic | Patel et al. (2009) |
Computerized cognitive training program (Captain’s Log) | Improvements in working memory and decreases in parent-rated attention problems | Hardy et al. (2011) |
Computerized working memory training program (CogmedRM) | Improvements in visual working memory and in parent-rated learning problems | Hardy et al. (2013) |
Computerized working memory training program (CogmedRM) | Strong compliance showed that Cogmed is a feasible and acceptable intervention | Cox et al. (2015) |
Computerized working memory training program (CogmedRM) | Improvement on measures of working memory, attention, and processing speed | Conklin et al. (2015) |