EBP Compendium: Summary of Systematic Review
Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences; American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; Department of Veterans Affairs
Evidence-Based Practice Recommendations for Working with Individuals with Dementia: Computer-Assisted Cognitive Interventions (CACIs)
Mahendra, N., Kim, E. S., et al.
(2005).
Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology, 13(4), xxxv-xliv
Indicators of Review Quality:
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The review addresses a clearly focused question
| Yes |
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Criteria for inclusion of studies are provided
| Yes* |
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Search strategy is described in sufficient detail for replication
| Yes |
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Included studies are assessed for study quality
| Yes |
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Quality assessments are reproducible
| Yes |
Description: This is a review of quantitative studies that investigated the use of computer-assisted cognitive interventions (CACIs) for persons with dementia. This review is part of a series of reports from the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Science specific to the assessment and management of individuals with dementia.
Question(s) Addressed:
- Who are the participants who received the CACIs?
- What does a CACI consist of?
- What are the outcomes of CACIs?
- What are key methodological concerns in implementing CACIs?
- Are there clinically applicable trends across studies in which CACIs were implemented?
Population: Individuals with the diagnosis of dementia
Intervention/Assessment: Computer-assisted cognitive treatments
Number of Studies Included: 3
Years Included: 1966 - 2002
Findings:
Conclusions:
- Treatment
- Cognition
- Restorative Treatments
- Computer-Based Treatment
- Findings from three studies support the use of computer-assisted interventions for individuals with mild to moderate dementia.
- Findings suggest that individuals with mild to moderate dementia show improvements in specific cognitive tasks with computer-assisted treatments.
- Further studies are needed to strengthen the research base.
Keywords: Dementia, Computer-Based Treatment
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Note:
*Inclusion criteria not fully described. Information provided about excluded studies only.
Added to Compendium: December 2011