Objective : The objective of this clinical study was to investigate the effect of computerized cognitive
therapy on cognitive function, instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) and quality of
life (QoL) in patients with mild dementia.
Methods : This study was Fifteen patients with mild dementia were assigned each to either the experimental
or control group. The therapy was performed in a convalescent hospital in Daejeon for 30
minutes a day, 3 times a week for 6 weeks.
Results : The computerized cognitive therapy significantly improved cognitive function, IADL and QoL
in patients with mild dementia. As for the relationship among cognitive function, IADL and
QoL, IADL was correlated with both basic IQ and executive function as well as with QoL.
Conclusion : In conclusion, this study demonstrated the significant effect of computerized cognitive therapy
on cognitive function, instrumental activities of daily living and quality of life in patients
with mild dementia. These findings suggest that computerized cognitive therapy is an
effective intervention for improving cognitive function in patients with mild dementia.