Implementação de um Programa de Treino Processual da atenção num Grupo de Idosos

Abstract

Age-related deficits in cognitive function can result in decreased attentional processes includes in the cognitive function. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of implementation of an attention process training program in a group of older people. The study included 12 participants divided into 2 groups: Experimental Group and Control Group. The six participants in the experimental group received 6 weeks of training of attention through a specific training program using software developed for this purpose. Participants who completed the intervention program showed improvements in each of the areas of attention. In addition, the intervention group showed better results in untrained domains.

Date of Award	2014
Original language	Portuguese
Supervisor	Maria Teresa Soares Souto (Supervisor)