Ιnnovative Health Promotion Strategies: A 6-Month Longitudinal Study on Computerized Cognitive Training for Older Adults with Minor Neurocognitive Disorders
Minor neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) represent a transitional phase between normal cognitive aging and dementia, highlighting the importance of early interventions. This study assessed the efficacy of a structured 6-month computerized cognitive training (CCT) program in stabilizing cognitive declin...
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| author | Anna Tsiakiri Spyridon Plakias Pinelopi Vlotinou Paraskevi Athanasouli Aikaterini Terzoudi Sotiria Kyriazidou Aspasia Serdari Georgia Karakitsiou Kalliopi Megari Nikolaos Aggelousis Konstantinos Vadikolias Foteini Christidi |
| author_facet | Anna Tsiakiri Spyridon Plakias Pinelopi Vlotinou Paraskevi Athanasouli Aikaterini Terzoudi Sotiria Kyriazidou Aspasia Serdari Georgia Karakitsiou Kalliopi Megari Nikolaos Aggelousis Konstantinos Vadikolias Foteini Christidi |
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| description | Minor neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) represent a transitional phase between normal cognitive aging and dementia, highlighting the importance of early interventions. This study assessed the efficacy of a structured 6-month computerized cognitive training (CCT) program in stabilizing cognitive decline among older adults with minor NCDs. One hundred participants were randomly assigned to an intervention group or a non-intervention group. The intervention group underwent weekly, personalized CCT sessions using the MeMo program, which targeted memory, attention, and adaptability. Cognitive performance was measured at baseline and after six months using the Cambridge Cognitive Examination (CAMCOG). Statistical analysis showed significant cognitive decline in the non-intervention group in orientation (<i>p</i> = 0.032), language expression (<i>p</i> = 0.008), praxis (<i>p</i> = 0.008), and memory (<i>p</i> = 0.01). In contrast, the intervention group showed no significant changes, except for a minor decline in perception (<i>p</i> = 0.003). These results suggest that CCT may help delay cognitive deterioration in minor NCDs. However, while cognitive decline was stabilized, no significant improvement was observed. Further research is recommended to investigate the long-term benefits and the transferability of cognitive gains. The findings support the use of CCT as a non-pharmacological health promotion strategy for enhancing cognitive resilience in aging populations. The novelty of this research lies in its focus on adaptive CCT as a non-pharmacological intervention, highlighting the potential role of neuroplasticity in delaying cognitive decline and offering new insights into personalized cognitive health strategies for aging populations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7a89e8da048f45169ed89df35c121e7b2025-08-20T03:43:15ZengMDPI AGEuropean Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education2174-81442254-96252025-03-011533410.3390/ejihpe15030034Ιnnovative Health Promotion Strategies: A 6-Month Longitudinal Study on Computerized Cognitive Training for Older Adults with Minor Neurocognitive DisordersAnna Tsiakiri0Spyridon Plakias1Pinelopi Vlotinou2Paraskevi Athanasouli3Aikaterini Terzoudi4Sotiria Kyriazidou5Aspasia Serdari6Georgia Karakitsiou7Kalliopi Megari8Nikolaos Aggelousis9Konstantinos Vadikolias10Foteini Christidi11Department of Neurology, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, GreeceDepartment of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly, 42100 Trikala, GreeceDepartment of Occupational Therapy, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, GreeceDepartment of Neurology, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, GreeceDepartment of Neurology, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, GreeceDepartment of Neurology, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, GreeceDepartment of Child and Adolescent, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, GreeceDepartment of Psychiatry, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, GreeceSchool of Social Sciences and Humanities, Department of Psychology, University of Western Macedonia, 53100 Florina, GreeceDepartment of Physical Education and Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, 69100 Komotini, GreeceDepartment of Neurology, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, GreeceDepartment of Neurology, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, GreeceMinor neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) represent a transitional phase between normal cognitive aging and dementia, highlighting the importance of early interventions. This study assessed the efficacy of a structured 6-month computerized cognitive training (CCT) program in stabilizing cognitive decline among older adults with minor NCDs. One hundred participants were randomly assigned to an intervention group or a non-intervention group. The intervention group underwent weekly, personalized CCT sessions using the MeMo program, which targeted memory, attention, and adaptability. Cognitive performance was measured at baseline and after six months using the Cambridge Cognitive Examination (CAMCOG). Statistical analysis showed significant cognitive decline in the non-intervention group in orientation (<i>p</i> = 0.032), language expression (<i>p</i> = 0.008), praxis (<i>p</i> = 0.008), and memory (<i>p</i> = 0.01). In contrast, the intervention group showed no significant changes, except for a minor decline in perception (<i>p</i> = 0.003). These results suggest that CCT may help delay cognitive deterioration in minor NCDs. However, while cognitive decline was stabilized, no significant improvement was observed. Further research is recommended to investigate the long-term benefits and the transferability of cognitive gains. The findings support the use of CCT as a non-pharmacological health promotion strategy for enhancing cognitive resilience in aging populations. The novelty of this research lies in its focus on adaptive CCT as a non-pharmacological intervention, highlighting the potential role of neuroplasticity in delaying cognitive decline and offering new insights into personalized cognitive health strategies for aging populations.https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/15/3/34minor neurocognitive disorderscomputerized cognitive trainingcognitive declinehealth promotionneuroplasticityaging |
| spellingShingle | Anna Tsiakiri Spyridon Plakias Pinelopi Vlotinou Paraskevi Athanasouli Aikaterini Terzoudi Sotiria Kyriazidou Aspasia Serdari Georgia Karakitsiou Kalliopi Megari Nikolaos Aggelousis Konstantinos Vadikolias Foteini Christidi Ιnnovative Health Promotion Strategies: A 6-Month Longitudinal Study on Computerized Cognitive Training for Older Adults with Minor Neurocognitive Disorders European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education minor neurocognitive disorders computerized cognitive training cognitive decline health promotion neuroplasticity aging |
| title | Ιnnovative Health Promotion Strategies: A 6-Month Longitudinal Study on Computerized Cognitive Training for Older Adults with Minor Neurocognitive Disorders |
| title_full | Ιnnovative Health Promotion Strategies: A 6-Month Longitudinal Study on Computerized Cognitive Training for Older Adults with Minor Neurocognitive Disorders |
| title_fullStr | Ιnnovative Health Promotion Strategies: A 6-Month Longitudinal Study on Computerized Cognitive Training for Older Adults with Minor Neurocognitive Disorders |
| title_full_unstemmed | Ιnnovative Health Promotion Strategies: A 6-Month Longitudinal Study on Computerized Cognitive Training for Older Adults with Minor Neurocognitive Disorders |
| title_short | Ιnnovative Health Promotion Strategies: A 6-Month Longitudinal Study on Computerized Cognitive Training for Older Adults with Minor Neurocognitive Disorders |
| title_sort | ιnnovative health promotion strategies a 6 month longitudinal study on computerized cognitive training for older adults with minor neurocognitive disorders |
| topic | minor neurocognitive disorders computerized cognitive training cognitive decline health promotion neuroplasticity aging |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/15/3/34 |
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