Edwards J D, Wadley V G, Vance D E, Wood K, Roenker D L, Ball K K
University of Alabama, Huntsville Department of Psychology, Huntsville, AL 35899, USA.
Aging Ment Health. 2005 May;9(3):262-71. doi: 10.1080/13607860412331336788.
The purpose of the present investigation was to examine the impact of speed of processing training on the cognitive and everyday abilities of older adults with initial processing speed or processing difficulty. Participants were randomized to either a speed of processing intervention or a social- and computer-contact control group. Results indicate that speed of processing training not only improves processing speed, as indicated by performance on the Useful Field of View test (UFOV), but also transfers to certain everyday functions, as indicated by improved performance on Timed Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (Timed IADL). Transfer of speed of processing training to other cognitive domains was not evident. This study provides additional evidence that speed of processing training has the potential to enhance everyday functions that maintain independence and quality of life, particularly when the training is targeted toward individuals who most need it. Further study is needed to learn about the long-term effects of such training in relation to everyday abilities.
本研究的目的是检验加工速度训练对初始加工速度或加工存在困难的老年人认知能力和日常能力的影响。参与者被随机分为加工速度干预组或社交与计算机接触对照组。结果表明，加工速度训练不仅能提高加工速度，如通过有用视野测试（UFOV）的表现所示，还能迁移到某些日常功能上，如通过日常生活计时工具性活动（Timed IADL）表现的改善所示。加工速度训练向其他认知领域的迁移并不明显。这项研究提供了额外的证据，表明加工速度训练有潜力增强维持独立性和生活质量的日常功能，特别是当训练针对最需要它的个体时。需要进一步研究以了解此类训练对日常能力的长期影响。
