Executive functioning in alcoholics following an mHealth cognitive stimulation program: randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The consequences of alcohol dependence are severe and may range from physical disease to neuropsychological deficits in several cognitive domains. Alcohol abuse has also been related to brain dysfunction specifically in the prefrontal cortex. Conventional neuropsychological interventions (paper-and-pencil cognitive stimulation training) have a positive effect but are time-consuming, costly, and not motivating for patients.

Objective

Our goal was to test the cognitive effects of a novel approach to neuropsychological intervention, using mobile technology and serious games, on patients with alcohol dependence.

Methods

The trial design consisted of a two-arm study assessing the cognitive outcomes of neuropsychological intervention with mobile serious games (mH

SUBMITTER: Gamito P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4019779 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature