Effects of cognitive training program on cognitive abilities in stroke patients

• Main Authors: Rakreuthai Khanthee, Jananya Panyamee Dhippayom, Peeraya Munkhetvit
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Chaing Mai University 2016-09-01
• Series: Journal of Associated Medical Sciences
• Subjects: Cognition; cognitive training program; stroke
• Online Access: https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bulletinAMS/article/view/68084

Background: Impairment of cognitive functions has an impact on an ability to pursue daily life occupations in stroke patients. As a consequence, cognitive training program for enhancing cognitive functions in this patient group is needed. Objective: To examine the effect of cognitive training program on 4 skills of cognitive functions including orientation, attention, memory, and executive functions, in stroke patients Methods: Participants were 10 cognitive impaired stroke patients as screened by the Mini-Mental State Examination: Thai Version (MMSE-Thai-2002). They were purposively recruited and received the cognitive training program 3 times a week for 6 consecutive weeks.  The outcome measures for assessing cognitive abilities were the Trail Making Test, Thai Cognitive-Perceptual Test (Thai-CPT), and Dynamic Lowenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment for Adults (DLOTCA). Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test. Results: After receiving the cognitive training program, participants had significant improvement in 4 cognitive skills; orientation, attention, memory, and executive functions (α=0.05). Conclusion: Cognitive training program of this study could enhance cognitive abilities in stroke patients. Bull Chiang Mai Assoc Med Sci 2016; 49(2): 298-306. Doi: 10.14456/jams.2016.39