Near and Far Transfer Effects of Computerized Progressive Attention Training (CPAT) Versus Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Practice Among Adults With ADHD.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The present study evaluated the near (attention) and far (reading, ADHD symptoms, learning, and quality of life) transfer effects of a Computerized Progressive Attention Training (CPAT) versus Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) practice among adults with ADHD compared to a passive group.

Method

Fifty-four adults participated in a non-fully randomized controlled trial. Participants in the intervention groups completed eight 2-hr weekly training sessions. Outcomes were assessed before, immediately after, and 4 months post-intervention, using objective tools: attention tests, eye-tracker, and subjective questionnaires.

Results

Both interventions showed near-transfer to various attention functions. The CPAT produced far-transfer effects to reading, ADHD s

SUBMITTER: Stern P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10173353 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature