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@article{Westerberg2007a,
title = {Computerized working memory training after stroke–A pilot study},
author = {H Westerberg and H Jacobaeus and T Hirvikoski and P Clevberger and M -L Östensson and A Bartfai and T Klingberg},
url = {http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02699050601148726},
doi = {10.1080/02699050601148726},
issn = {0269-9052},
year = {2007},
date = {2007-01-01},
journal = {Brain Injury},
volume = {21},
number = {1},
pages = {21--29},
abstract = {Aim: To examine the effects of working memory (WM) training in adult patients with stroke. Methods: A randomized pilot study with a treatment group and a passive control group; 18 participants (12 males) in a vocational age group (mean age 54 years) were randomized to either the treatment or the control condition. The intervention consisted of computerized training on various WM tasks for five weeks. A neuropsychological test battery and self-rating on cognitive functioning in daily life (the CFQ) were administered both before and after the treatment. Results: Statistically significant training effects were found on the non-trained tests for WM and attention, i.e., tests that measure related cognitive functions but are not identical to tasks in the training programme (Span board p textless 0.05; PASAT p textless 0.001; Ruff 2 & 7 p textless 0.005). There was a significant decrease in symptoms of cognitive problems as measured by the CFQ (p textless 0.005). Conclusion: More than one year after a stroke, systematic WM training can significantly improve WM and attention.},
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}