Feasibility and acceptability of a remotely administered computerized intervention to address cognitive late effects among childhood cancer survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childhood cancer survivors frequently develop working memory (WM) deficits as a result of disease and treatment. Medication-based and therapist-delivered interventions are promising but have limitations. Computerized interventions completed at home may be more appealing for survivors. We evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of a remotely administered, computerized WM intervention (Cogmed) for pediatric cancer survivors using a single-blind, randomized, wait-list control design.

Methods

Of 80 qualifying patients, 12 were excluded or declined to participate. Participants randomized to intervention (n = 34/68) included survivors of childhood brain tumors (32%) or acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL; 68%) between the ages of 8 and 16 years ([Formula: see t

SUBMITTER: Cox LE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4820841 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature