The impact of speed of processing training on cognitive and everyday functions

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作者
Ball, Karlene [1 ]
Edwards, Jerri D. [2 ]
Ross, Lesley A. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Alabama Birmingham, Edward R Roybal Ctr Translat Res Aging & Mobil, Dept Psychol, Birmingham, AL 35294 USA
[2] Univ S Florida, Sch Aging Studies, Tampa, FL USA
来源
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES B-PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | 2007年 / 62卷
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10.1093/geronb/62.special_issue_1.19
中图分类号
R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;
摘要
We combined data from six studies, all using the same speed of processing training program, to examine the mechanisms of training gain and the impact of training on cognitive and everyday abilities of older adults. Results indicated that training produces immediate improvements across all subtests of the Useful Field of View test, particularly for older adults with initial speed of processing deficits. Age and education had little to no impact on training gain. Participants maintained benefits of training for at least 2 years, which translated to improvements in everyday abilities, including efficient performance of instrumental activities of daily living and safer driving performance.
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