Tabatabaei N, Nadi M A, Sajjadian I. Comparing the Effectiveness of Software-based vs. Non-soft Packages of Working Memory and Selective Attention. PCP 2020; 8 (4) :277-286
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1- Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Educational Sciences & Psychology, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.
2- Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Educational Sciences & Psychology, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran. , mnadi@khuisf.ac.ir
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Objective: The present study aimed to compare the effects of the non-computerized training package of Working Memory (WM) and selective attention with Captain’s Log software on the components of WM.
Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with a non-random targeted sampling method, and pre-test, post-test, follow-up, and a control group design. A sample of 150 cases aged 13 to15 years diagnosed with Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (TLE) referring to neurology clinics was selected and randomly divided into two case groups (n=15/group) and a control group (n=15). The non-computerized package was performed in 15 one-hour sessions for 4 weeks in the first case group. Besides, the computerized package was provided in 15 sessions (45 minutes each) for 4 weeks in the second case group; however, the control group received no training. All WM components were examined in the pre-test, post-test, and follow-up (3 months after post-test) steps in all study groups.
Results: The repeated-measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) data indicated a significant difference in the mean scores of the components of WM in the first case group, compared to the second case group and the controls (P<0.05).
Conclusion: The non-computerized package of WM and selective attention were significantly more effective on the WM components, compared to the Captain’s Log computerized package.
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● Applying cognitive training significantly enhances working memory.
● Software-based cognitive training was less effective than classic training.
● Selective attention was more enhanced by classic than software-based training.
Plain Language Summary
Epilepsy is a brain disorder with different manifestations. The prevalence is one to two out of 200 individuals. The disease manifests in various types, including Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (TLE). Memory and attention particularly working memory and selective attention are the functions that could be affected by TLE. Numerous children with seizure disorders experience learning difficulties due to memory and attention complications. It is noteworthy that patients with focal seizures present more failures in selective attention assessments, compared to generalized seizures. Few studies have addressed the psychological interventions regarding this issue. Hence, we aimed to compare the effects of the non-computerized training package and Captain’s Log software package on enhancing working memory and selective attention in patients with TLE. In this study, 45 cases diagnosed with TLE were selected and categorized into two case groups (non-computerized training package, Captain’s Log software package) and one control group. Data analysis indicated a significant difference in the scores of the components of working memory in the first case group, compared to the second case group and the controls. Therefore, the non-computerized package of working memory and selective attention were significantly more effective compared to the Captain’s Log computerized package. Although training (either software-based or non-software packages) enhances cognitive and executive functi
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Subject:
Rehabilitation Received: 2019/10/10 | Accepted: 2020/08/24 | Published: 2020/10/1