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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
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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. 
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Type of Study: Original Research | Subject: Psychiatry and Psychology
Received: 2020/04/27 | Accepted: 2020/09/30 | Published: 2021/10/1

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