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Improving cognitive function in Chinese children with ADHD and/or RD through computerized working memory training.
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BMC psychology [BMC Psychol] 2024 Oct 18; Vol. 12 (1), pp. 574. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 18. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Background: Prior research has found that children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and reading difficulties (RD) are at an elevated risk of developing further cognitive deficits and developmental challenges [1]. ADHD and RD are characterized by a deficit in working memory, which negatively affects learning and behavior. The main aims of this study were to design a working memory training app and examine its effectiveness through a 5-week training program in Chinese children with ADHD and/or RD.<br />Methods: There were three experimental groups, with 26 participants in the ADHD group, 38 participants in the RD group, and 24 participants in the ADHD + RD group. The typically developing (TD) control group had 32 participants. All participants completed the pretest and posttest assessments on executive function and reading performance.<br />Results: The findings indicate that the experimental groups improved performance in verbal and visual-spatial working memory as well as Chinese word reading. There was an overall reduction in functional impairment following the training, in contrast to the TD group.<br />Conclusion: This study showed that working memory can be improved through computerized training in children with ADHD and/or RD. The implications of future research in working memory are discussed.<br />Trial Registration: Clinical Trials Identifier: NCT06567444 (retrospectively registered) on 20 August 2024.<br /> (© 2024. The Author(s).)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2050-7283
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- BMC psychology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 39425120
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-024-02065-1