BrainHQ visual training can improve the memory of stroke survivors
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-1424.2016.08.004
- VernacularTitle:BrainHQ视觉训练改善脑卒中患者记忆功能的效果分析
- Author:
Jing WANG
;
Ronghua MAO
;
Changxiang CHEN
;
Shuxing LI
;
Min ZHANG
;
Na DOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Stroke;
Memory disorders;
BrainHQ visual training;
Rivermead behavioral memory test
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2016;38(8):576-579
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the efficacy of BrainHQ visual training in rehabilitating memory function among stroke survivors.Methods Sixty stroke patients with memory disorders were recruited from the rehabilitation center of Tangshan Workers' Hospital.They were randomly assigned to a control group or an intervention group,each of 30.Both groups accepted conventional rehabilitation,while the intervention group was additionally given BrainHQ visual training five times a week for 30 minutes,lasting four weeks.Before and after the treatment,both groups completed the Rivermead behavioral memory test.Results After the 4 weeks of treatment,the average scores in recalling full names,recalling hidden items,recalling appointments,recognizing pictures,recognizing faces,recalling a story immediately,delayed story recall,recalling a route promptly,delayed route recall and the average total score in both groups were all significantly higher than before the treatment.The treatment group scored significantly better than the control group except in recalling hidden items,and recognizing faces and pictures.Conclusion BrainHQ visual training can improve the memory of stroke survivors.
