Perception of the impact of NeuronUP in the cognitive rehabilitation of people with acquired brain injury and Huntington´ s disease
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https://doi.org/10.29352/mill0230.47011Keywords:
brain injuries; Huntington disease; cognitive impairment; cognitive rehabilitation; therapy, computer-assistedAbstract
Introduction: Cognitive rehabilitation has gained relevance in the treatment, improvement, and maintenance of cognitive functioning in individuals affected by neurological disorders. ICTs have transformed cognitive treatments by effectively integrating into therapeutic approaches. In this context, NeuronUP is presented as a computer software designed for cognitive rehabilitation.
Objective: 1) to examine the effectiveness of the NeuronUP platform in individuals diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease and Acquired Brain Injury; and 2) to explore and analyze users’ perceived experiences and their satisfaction with the application.
Methods: A mixed-methods study is presented. A total of 12 subjects participated: 6 with Huntington's Disease and 6 with Acquired Brain Injury. The cognitive scores used in the study were obtained through the Mini-Mental State Examination (Lobo et al., 1979), and the experience was gained through the interviews.
Results: The results show a significant cognitive improvement in patients with Acquired Brain Injury and stability in patients with Huntington's Disease, together with a positive evaluation of the rehabilitation by the users, who highlight benefits in memory, attention and autonomy.
Conclusion: These findings support the effectiveness of digital tools such as NeuronUP in cognitive rehabilitation as a complement to conventional therapies.
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