Journal article

Older adults’ experiences of a computerised cognitive training intervention: a mixed methods study

KI Trenorden, MJ Hull, A Lampit, D Greaves, HAD Keage

Australian Journal of Psychology | TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD | Published : 2022

Abstract

Objective: Computerised cognitive training (CCT) is gaining in popularity and has shown evidence of efficacy in improving cognitive function. Older adults’ experiences of a CCT intervention were explored using mixed methods, focussing on computer literacy and engagement. Methods: Seven older adults completed pre-operative CCT (pre-habilitation) and a 12-week post-operative CCT (rehabilitation) intervention as part of an ongoing clinical trial. Qualitative interviews were conducted post-training to explore CCT experiences and data were analysed using thematic analysis. Three questionnaires were used to characterise participants: Computer Proficiency Questionnaire-12, Short Computer Anxiety Sc..

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Grants

Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council


Funding Acknowledgements

The larger study [ACTRN12618000799257] was supported by the National Health and Medical Research Council under the Boosting Dementia Research Leadership Fellowship [GNT 1135676], and the Heart Foundation under the Vanguard Grant [101758].