Making working memory work: a meta-analysis of executive-control and working memory training in older adults.

ABSTRACT: This meta-analysis examined the effects of process-based executive-function and working memory training (49 articles, 61 independent samples) in older adults (> 60 years). The interventions resulted in significant effects on performance on the trained task and near-transfer tasks; significant results were obtained for the net pretest-to-posttest gain relative to active and passive control groups and for the net effect at posttest relative to active and passive control groups. Far-transfer effects were smaller than near-transfer effects but were significant for the net pretest-to-posttest gain relative to passive control groups and for the net gain at posttest relative to both active and passive control groups. We detected marginally significant differences in training-induced improvements

SUBMITTER: Karbach J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4381540 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature