Computerized Cognitive Training in Survivors of Childhood Cancer: A Pilot Study

作者：Hardy Kristina K^*; Willard Victoria W; Bonner Melanie J

来源：Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 2011, 28(1): 27-33.

DOI：10.1177/1043454210377178

• computerized cognitive training
• intervention
• childhood cancer
• survivorship
• attention problems

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.

• 出版日期2011-2