Affective impact of cognitive training in individuals with cognitive impairment
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https://doi.org/10.24265/liberabit.2025.v31n2.1220Palavras-chave:
rehabilitacion cognitiva , regulacion emocional, entrenamiento cognitivo, impacto afectivo, deterioro cognitivoResumo
Background: This study presents a systematic review of the effects of computerised cognitive training on emotional regulation in adults with cognitive impairment. State of the art: Fifteen randomised controlled trials published between 2004 and 2024 were analysed, involving clinical populations with various conditions, including multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, psychosis, schizophrenia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and cancer. The findings indicate that these interventions not only enhance cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and executive functions but also produce significant benefits in the affective domain, particularly in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Greater effectiveness was observed when programmes included executive components and when combined with pharmacological treatment or implemented as multicomponent interventions. Moreover, the use of technologies such as virtual reality appeared to strengthen both cognitive and emotional outcomes. However, the heterogeneity of samples and intervention protocols limits the generalisability of the findings, and in some cases, a potential ceiling effect was identified. Conclusions: The review concludes that computerised cognitive training is a promising tool for addressing both cognitive decline and its affective consequences. Further research using more homogeneous samples and longitudinal designs is recommended to better understand the mechanisms involved and the long-term sustainability of the observed effects.
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