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The objectives of this study are to: (1) determine the effects of combinatorial training (i.e. combinatory of aerobic exercise with cognitive training and guiding training) vs. the sequential training (i.e. a combination of aerobatic exercise with cognitive training) on cognitive function, physical function, and daily function/participation and psychological function in persons with cognitive impairments post Traumatic brain injury (TBI); (2) determine the long-term effects of these two types of interventions on these outcome measures.
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Cognitive deficits and dysfunction in daily participation are common in patients with traumatic brain injury. Previous studies have reported positive effects on cognitive function after computerized cognitive training, aerobic exercise, or a combination of the two, however, the effects are variable and hardly be transferred to enhance daily participation. It is thus still inconclusive that which types of interventions are better for cognitive remediation and daily participation in patients post traumatic brain injury. Several pioneering studies used guided training for patients with brain injury to acquire problem-solving skills, improve life function and promote participation. After the training, the effect lasted for six months. However, due to insufficient research samples, it was inferior in generalizability.
In the present project, the investigators design an innovative combinatorial training that composites of guided training, computerized cognitive training, and aerobic exercise. The investigators expected that this combinatorial training not only improve cognitive ability but also facilitate daily participation in patients with traumatic brain injury. The investigators plan to recruit 50 patients with traumatic brain injury who have cognitive deficits and will assign them randomly into two groups: sequential training group, and combinatorial training group.
There will compare the immediate effects and long-term effects of combinatorial training and combined training (computerized cognitive training plus aerobic exercise) on cognitive function and daily function/participation and psychological function of persons with traumatic brain injury.
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50 participants in 2 patient groups
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Ching-yi Wu, ScD
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