Scinovex
reviewTop 10% cited

Cognitive training in Alzheimer's disease: a meta‐analysis of the literature

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica · 2006 · Vol. 114(2) · pp. 75–90
David SitzerElizabeth W. TwamleyDilip V. Jeste

Abstract

CT evidenced promise in the treatment of AD, with primarily medium effect sizes for learning, memory, executive functioning, activities of daily living, general cognitive problems, depression, and self-rated general functioning. Restorative strategies demonstrated the greatest overall effect on functioning. Several limitations of the published literature are discussed.

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment ResearchSchizophrenia research and treatmentBlood Pressure and Hypertension StudiesCognitionPsychologyMeta-analysisCognitive skillClinical psychologyDepression (economics)DiseaseAlzheimer's diseaseCognitive trainingDevelopmental psychology

MeSH terms

AgedAlzheimer DiseaseFemaleHumansMaleCognitive Behavioral Therapy

Funding

  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Citations
449
FWCI
10.04
field-weighted impact
References
51
Percentile
99%
vs. same field & year
Citations per year
Cited by
Cognitive Mechanisms of Treatment in Depression
Neuropsychopharmacology · 2011 · 536 citations
References
A power primer.
Psychological Bulletin · 1992 · 41,593 citations
Evidence-based cognitive rehabilitation: Recommendations for clinical practice
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · 2000 · 1,296 citations
Neuropsychological Assessment
Annual Review of Psychology · 1994 · 1,558 citations
Citation Network

How this paper connects to the literature. Drag to explore, click any node to open that paper.