Effect of Attention Training on Post-stroke Cognitive Impairment
- VernacularTitle:注意力训练对脑卒中后认知障碍的康复疗效
- Author:
Xiaoxia DU
;
Hong FENG
;
Junli HE
;
Yan LIU
;
Pingmei YANG
;
Luping SONG
;
Tong ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
stroke, cognitive impairment, attention training, Basic Cognitive Ability Test, Mini Mental State Examination
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2011;17(3):212-214
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of attention training with conventional cognitive training on cognitive impairment after stroke. Methods52 cases with cognition dysfunction after stroke were divided into the attention training group and conventional cognitive training group. They were assessed with Basic Cognitive Ability Test, Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), Barthel Index, and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale （NIHSS） before and 8 weeks after training. ResultsAll the patients improved their cognitive function after training, but the attention training group improved more in the digit span test, two-word recognition, and MMSE score than the conventional cognitive training group. ConclusionAttention training is a useful way to improve cognitive function in patients after stroke.
