biostudies-literatureUnknown6(4)Fonte C<h4>Background</h4>Cognitive impairment after stroke often reduces independence and quality of life. Cognitive rehabilitation is therefore essential, and recent research on computer-based interventions has shown promising results. This proof-of-concept study investigated the effects of additional self-administered cognitive training using an electronic device, compared with traditional paper-and-pencil methods, on attentional functions in individuals with subacute stroke.<h4>Methods</h4>Participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group or a control group. For two consecutive weeks, both groups received forty-five-minute, face-to-face cognitive therapy sessions each morning, delivered via an electronic device. In addition, the experimental group engaged in sixty minutes of self-administered cognitive training using the same device, while the control group completed conventional exercises with paper-and-pencil tools. Neuropsychological assessments were conducted before and after the intervention.<h4>Results</h4>Twenty-three participants were included (experimental group: eleven; control group: twelve). No significant differences in safety or attentional performance were observed between groups. Within-group analyses showed improvements in the experimental group in attentional shifting, inhibitory control, visuospatial planning, and problem-solving, while the control group improved in visuospatial planning and problem-solving.<h4>Conclusions</h4>These preliminary findings suggest that self-administered electronic cognitive training may be a feasible approach to support attentional recovery in individuals with subacute stroke.NeuroSci109https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12642014biostudies-literatureSelf-Administered Cognitive Rehabilitation Using an Electronic Device in Subacute Stroke Patients: A Proof-of-Concept Study on Safety, Feasibility, and Preliminary Efficacy.PMC12642014Damora ASmania NGallinaro YVaralta VRotundo GPicelli AFonte CAbbruzzese LEvangelista EMancuso MfalseSelf-Administered Cognitive Rehabilitation Using an Electronic Device in Subacute Stroke Patients: A Proof-of-Concept Study on Safety, Feasibility, and Preliminary Efficacy.<h4>Background</h4>Cognitive impairment after stroke often reduces independence and quality of life. Cognitive rehabilitation is therefore essential, and recent research on computer-based interventions has shown promising results. This proof-of-concept study investigated the effects of additional self-administered cognitive training using an electronic device, compared with traditional paper-and-pencil methods, on attentional functions in individuals with subacute stroke.<h4>Methods</h4>Participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group or a control group. For two consecutive weeks, both groups received forty-five-minute, face-to-face cognitive therapy sessions each morning, delivered via an electronic device. In addition, the experimental group engaged in sixty minutes of self-administered cognitive training using the same device, while the control group completed conventional exercises with paper-and-pencil tools. Neuropsychological assessments were conducted before and after the intervention.<h4>Results</h4>Twenty-three participants were included (experimental group: eleven; control group: twelve). No significant differences in safety or attentional performance were observed between groups. Within-group analyses showed improvements in the experimental group in attentional shifting, inhibitory control, visuospatial planning, and problem-solving, while the control group improved in visuospatial planning and problem-solving.<h4>Conclusions</h4>These preliminary findings suggest that self-administered electronic cognitive training may be a feasible approach to support attentional recovery in individuals with subacute stroke.2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Oct2026-06-05T03:07:58.222Z2026-06-05T03:06:32.188ZS-EPMC126420144128329810.3390/neurosci6040109