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Revolutionizing Alzheimer's Care: The Power of Home-Based Cognitive Therapy

Revolutionizing Alzheimer’s Care: The Power of Home-Based Cognitive Therapy

As a practitioner dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease (AD), staying updated with the latest research and implementing evidence-based interventions is crucial. The study "Home-Based Electronic Cognitive Therapy in Patients With Alzheimer Disease: Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial" by Mavragani et al. offers valuable insights into the feasibility and potential benefits of long-term, home-based cognitive therapy using the Constant Therapy app.

Key Findings from the Study

The research aimed to assess the feasibility of a 24-week home-based intervention program using the Constant Therapy app and its preliminary efficacy on cognition in patients with AD. Here are some key findings:

Implementing Home-Based Cognitive Therapy

As a practitioner, you can leverage these findings to enhance your therapeutic interventions. Here are some steps to consider:

  1. Introduce Constant Therapy: Recommend the Constant Therapy app to your patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to AD. Ensure they have access to a tablet and provide initial training on using the app.
  2. Monitor Progress: Regularly check in with your patients to monitor their progress and address any challenges they may face. Encourage them to use the app daily for about 30 minutes.
  3. Evaluate Outcomes: Use neuropsychological assessments to evaluate the impact of the therapy on cognitive performance and daily functioning. This will help you tailor the intervention to each patient's needs.

Encouraging Further Research

While the study provides promising results, further research is needed to explore the long-term efficacy of home-based cognitive therapy in larger, more diverse populations. Encourage your colleagues and research institutions to conduct additional studies to validate and expand upon these findings.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Home-Based Electronic Cognitive Therapy in Patients With Alzheimer Disease: Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial.


Citation: Mavragani, A., Perales, J., Mohan, D., Marin, A., DeCaro, R., Schiloski, K., Elshaar, A., Dwyer, B., Vives-Rodriguez, A., Palumbo, R., Turk, K., & Budson, A. (2022). Home-Based Electronic Cognitive Therapy in Patients With Alzheimer Disease: Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Formative Research, 6(9), e34450. https://doi.org/10.2196/34450
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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