Feasibility and acceptability of a new web-based cognitive training platform for cognitively healthy older adults: the breakfast task.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Developing efficient cognitive training for the older population is a major public health goal due to its potential cognitive benefits. A promising training target is executive control, critical for multitasking in everyday life. The aim of this pilot study was to establish the feasibility and acceptability of the Breakfast Task training in older adults, a new web-based cognitive training platform that simulates real-life multitasking demands.

Methods

A community-based sample of 24 cognitively healthy participants aged between 60 and 75 (M = 69.12, SD = 3.83) underwent 5-session cognitive training protocol, delivered online. Each session lasted 45 min and occurred twice a week at participant's homes. Performance was recorded, and participants completed questionnai

SUBMITTER: Sanz Simon S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10401737 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature