Efficacy of a computerized cognitive training application on cognition and depressive symptomatology in a group of healthy older adults: A randomized controlled trial

Highlights • A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 160 older people. • The older people had to solve activities using a computerized program. • Cognition and depressive symptomatology were assessed in all of the participants. • A significant improvement on cognition was observed in the ex...

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Published in:Archives of gerontology and geriatrics 2015-11, Vol.61 (3), p.337-343
Main Authors: Millán-Calenti, José C, Lorenzo, Trinidad, Núñez-Naveira, Laura, Buján, Ana, Rodríguez-Villamil, José L, Maseda, Ana
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
cognition
Cognition - physiology
Cognition Disorders - prevention & control
Computerized cognitive training
Computers
Depression
Depression - prevention & control
Female
Humans
Internal Medicine
Learning
Male
Memory
Neuropsychological Tests
Older people
Randomized controlled trial
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Summary:Highlights • A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 160 older people. • The older people had to solve activities using a computerized program. • Cognition and depressive symptomatology were assessed in all of the participants. • A significant improvement on cognition was observed in the experimental group.
ISSN:0167-4943
1872-6976
DOI:10.1016/j.archger.2015.08.015