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- Title
Impact of VR-Based Cognitive Training on Working Memory and Inhibitory Control in IDD Young Adults.
- Authors
Trigueiro, Maria João; Lopes, Joana; Simões-Silva, Vítor; Vieira de Melo, Bruno Bastos; Simões de Almeida, Raquel; Marques, António
- Abstract
Background: Young people with intellectual developmental disabilities have a persistent delay in the development of executive functions. Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly being used as a cognitive intervention tool, with significant effectiveness demonstrated in different types of populations. Methods: This pilot study aims to investigate the impact of a cognitive training program utilizing VR on young adults diagnosed with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDDs). The participants (N = 15) served as their own control group and were assessed three times: weeks 0, 8, and 16, with a rest period (0–8 weeks) and an intervention period (8–16 weeks). The assessments included measures of cognitive function provided by E-Prime® (Version 3). Results: Overall, an improvement in working memory and inhibitory control was found after the intervention, but not in sustained attention. Conclusions: These findings suggest that VR-based cognitive training holds promise as an effective intervention for enhancing cognitive abilities in young adults with intellectual developmental disabilities. This study provides a foundation for future investigations into VR's role in cognitive rehabilitation and its potential to support daily living skills and overall quality of life for individuals with IDDs. Further research is needed to explore the long-term effects and broader applicability of VR interventions.
- Subjects
REPEATED measures design; RESEARCH funding; COGNITIVE testing; DATA analysis; EVALUATION of human services programs; CLINICAL trials; PILOT projects; EXECUTIVE function; STATISTICAL sampling; TREATMENT effectiveness; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; VIRTUAL reality; INTELLECTUAL disabilities; DEVELOPMENTAL disabilities; PRE-tests &; post-tests; GAMES; ATTENTION; MEMORY; RESEARCH methodology; QUALITY of life; ONE-way analysis of variance; STATISTICS; DATA analysis software; COGNITIVE rehabilitation; ADULTS
- Publication
Healthcare (2227-9032), 2024, Vol 12, Issue 17, p1705
- ISSN
2227-9032
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/healthcare12171705