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Moradi P, Masjedi A, Jafari M. Effect of Computer Games on Working Memory, Visual Memory, and Executive Functions of the Elderly. IJPCP 2021; 27 (3) :302-317
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1- Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health, Iran University Of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3- Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,dr.mahdijafari@mailfa.com
2- Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3- Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,
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Objectives: Decline of cognitive ability is one of the changes old age. Recent studies have shown that computer games has a positive effect on cognitive abilities. Accordingly, the present study aims to assess the effectiveness of computer games in improving working memory, visual memory, and executive functions in the elderly.
Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design conducted on 40 older people in Tehran, Iran who were selected using a purposive sampling method based on the inclusion criteria and after a clinical interview. They were randomly assigned into two groups of intervention and control groups. The Intervention group played a one-hour computer game (Lumosity) at 15 sessions, while the control group did not play any computer games. The collected data were analyzed in SPSS v. 25 software.
Results: The Computer game had a significant effect on the improvement of working memory, visual memory, and executive functions in the Intervention group compared to the control group (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Computer games can improve memory and cognitive functions of the elderly. It is recommended to use these games in nursing homes and the related centers to rehabilitate the elderly.
Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design conducted on 40 older people in Tehran, Iran who were selected using a purposive sampling method based on the inclusion criteria and after a clinical interview. They were randomly assigned into two groups of intervention and control groups. The Intervention group played a one-hour computer game (Lumosity) at 15 sessions, while the control group did not play any computer games. The collected data were analyzed in SPSS v. 25 software.
Results: The Computer game had a significant effect on the improvement of working memory, visual memory, and executive functions in the Intervention group compared to the control group (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Computer games can improve memory and cognitive functions of the elderly. It is recommended to use these games in nursing homes and the related centers to rehabilitate the elderly.
Type of Study: Original Research |
Subject:
Psychiatry and Psychology
Received: 2020/04/27 | Accepted: 2020/09/30 | Published: 2021/10/1
Received: 2020/04/27 | Accepted: 2020/09/30 | Published: 2021/10/1
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