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Newest in this topic

  1. Examining the effects of computerised cognitive training on levels of executive function in adults with Down syndrome 2019-05-06
  2. Caring For Me and You: the co-production of a computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (cCBT) package for carers of people with dementia 2017-07-10

Studies

2 studies carry this tag.

Date range

2017 to 2019

Top journals

  • Aging & mental health 1
  • Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR 1

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  1. Examining the effects of computerised cognitive training on levels of executive function in adults with Down syndrome

    ✓ Peer-reviewed alzhub usefulness score 40 out of 100. Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR 2019-05-06 Cognitive tests and assessment

    This study showed that, while it has not been previously an area of focus, individuals with DS can complete a computerised cognitive training programme.

  2. Caring For Me and You: the co-production of a computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (cCBT) package for carers of people with dementia

    ✓ Peer-reviewed alzhub usefulness score 66 out of 100. Aging & mental health 2017-07-10 Cognitive tests and assessment

    User involvement was central to the design of the 'Caring For Me and You' package which is currently being evaluated in a three-arm randomised controlled trial.

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