Application of Neuro-Cognitive Assessment and Rehabilitation (NCAR) Computerized Test in Working Memory Deficit in Parkinson

Zarghi A^1, , Zali A², Ashrafi F³, Bandegani N⁴ and Moazzezi S⁴

¹Department of Neuroscience, Functional Neurosurgery Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

²Functional Neurosurgery Research Center

³Department of Neurology, Functional Neurosurgery Research Center

⁴Medical student, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Cite this paper:
Zarghi A, Zali A, Ashrafi F, Bandegani N and Moazzezi S. Application of Neuro-Cognitive Assessment and Rehabilitation (NCAR) Computerized Test in Working Memory Deficit in Parkinson. American Journal of Educational Research. 2016; 4(2):155-162. doi: 10.12691/education-4-2-3

Abstract

Patients with Parkinson have working memory changes, so they need rehabilitation and treatment is required for them. The purpose of current study is to determine the effect of neuro-cognitive rehabilitation computerized test on these impairments. The present cross-sectional study was conducted on 120 patients with Parkinson and neuro-cognitive rehabilitation computerized test were used for assessment (before) and rehabilitation (after) in patients in 15 minutes. Before and after neuro-cognitive rehabilitation, a significant difference was identified in neuro-cognitive rehabilitation computerized test’ scores (P<0.000). This technique can rehab in Parkinson with working memory disorders associated with neurological conditions to facilitate the acquisition.

Keywords:
neuro-cognitive assessment rehabilitation

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