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Effectiveness of a Computerized Home-Based Cognitive Stimulation Program for Treating Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment

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  • Jose L. Tapia

    (Centro de Investigación Nebrija en Cognición (CINC), Universidad Nebrija, 28015 Madrid, Spain)

  • María Teresa Taberner-Bonastre

    (Servicio de Oncología Médica, Hospital Universitario de la Ribera, 46600 Valencia, Spain)

  • David Collado-Martínez

    (Servicio de Oncología Médica, Hospital Universitario de la Ribera, 46600 Valencia, Spain)

  • Athanasios Pouptsis

    (Servicio de Oncología Médica, Hospital Universitario de la Ribera, 46600 Valencia, Spain)

  • Martín Núñez-Abad

    (Servicio de Oncología Médica, Hospital Universitario de la Ribera, 46600 Valencia, Spain)

  • Jon Andoni Duñabeitia

    (Centro de Investigación Nebrija en Cognición (CINC), Universidad Nebrija, 28015 Madrid, Spain
    AcqVA Aurora Center, The Arctic University of Norway, 9019 Tromsø, Norway)

Abstract

Cancer patients assert that after chemotherapy their cognitive abilities have deteriorated. Cognitive stimulation is the clinical treatment of choice for reversing cognitive decline. The current study describes a computerized home-based cognitive stimulation program in patients who survived breast cancer. It aims to assess safety and effectiveness of cognitive stimulation in the oncology population. A series of 45-min training sessions was completed by the participants. A thorough assessment was performed both before and after the intervention. The mini-Mental Adjustment to Cancer Scale, the Cognitive Assessment for Chemo Fog Research, and the Functionality Assessment Instrument in Cancer Treatment–Cognitive Function served as the main assessment tools. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory, Brief Fatigue Inventory, and Measuring Quality of Life–The World Health Organization data were gathered as secondary outcomes. Home-based cognitive stimulation demonstrated beneficial effects in the oncology population, with no side effects being reported. Cognitive, physical, and emotional improvements were observed, along with decreased interference in daily life activities and a better overall quality of life.

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  • Jose L. Tapia & María Teresa Taberner-Bonastre & David Collado-Martínez & Athanasios Pouptsis & Martín Núñez-Abad & Jon Andoni Duñabeitia, 2023. "Effectiveness of a Computerized Home-Based Cognitive Stimulation Program for Treating Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(6), pages 1-16, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:6:p:4953-:d:1094360
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    1. Jon Andoni Duñabeitia & Francisco Mera & Óscar Baro & Tamen Jadad-Garcia & Alejandro R. Jadad, 2023. "Personalized Computerized Training for Cognitive Dysfunction after COVID-19: A Before-and-After Feasibility Pilot Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(4), pages 1-10, February.
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