Cognitive Training for Improving Executive Function in Chemotherapy-Treated Breast Cancer Survivors

Mirco-Abstract Difficulties with thinking and problem solving are very common among breast cancer survivors. We tested a computerized cognitive training program for 41 breast cancer survivors. The training program was associated with significant improvements in thinking and problem-solving skills. O...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinical breast cancer 2013-08, Vol.13 (4), p.299-306
Hauptverfasser:	Kesler, Shelli, Hadi Hosseini, S.M, Heckler, Charles, Janelsins, Michelle, Palesh, Oxana, Mustian, Karen, Morrow, Gary
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Breast Neoplasms - complications Breast Neoplasms - psychology Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation Chemotherapy Cognition Disorders - etiology Cognition Disorders - psychology Cognition Disorders - rehabilitation Cognitive flexibility Cognitive Therapy - methods Executive Function Feasibility Studies Female Follow-Up Studies Health Promotion Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Medicine Humans Memory Middle Aged Obstetrics and Gynecology Processing speed Prognosis Quality of Life Rehabilitation Survivors - psychology
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Zusammenfassung:	Mirco-Abstract Difficulties with thinking and problem solving are very common among breast cancer survivors. We tested a computerized cognitive training program for 41 breast cancer survivors. The training program was associated with significant improvements in thinking and problem-solving skills. Our findings demonstrate potential for our online, home-based cognitive training program to improve cognitive difficulties among breast cancer survivors.
ISSN:	1526-8209 1938-0666
DOI:	10.1016/j.clbc.2013.02.004