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Computer-Assisted Cognitive Tool for MS Examined
Disabil Health J; 2018 Jul; Stuifbergen, et al
Memory, Attention, Problem Solving Skills in MS (MAPSS-MS), a novel, computer-assisted cognitive rehabilitation intervention shown to be modestly successful in improving cognitive functioning in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), is a feasible intervention that could be broadly implemented in community settings, according to a recent study. Persons with MS (n=183) with cognitive concerns were randomly assigned to either the 8-week MAPSS-MS intervention or usual care plus freely available computer games. Participants completed self-report and performance measures of cognitive functioning, compensatory strategies, and depression at baseline, immediately after the MAPSS-MS intervention, and 3- and 6-month post-intervention. Researchers found:
- Both groups improved significantly on all outcome measures.
- The intervention group outperformed the comparison group on all measures, and there were statistically significant differences on selected measures.
Stuifbergen AK, Becker H, Perez F, et al. Computer-assisted cognitive rehabilitation in persons with multiple sclerosis: Results of a multi-site randomized controlled trial with six month follow-up. Disabil Health J. 2018;11(3):427-434. doi:10.1016/j.dhjo.2018.02.001.