Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14365/4180
Title: Neurocognitive exercise program improves selective attention in children aged between 7-13 years: a pilot study
Authors: Büker, Nurullah
Tükel, Şermin
Özer Kaya, Derya
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to test the effect of the neurocognitive exercise program (NEP) on the selective attention of typically developing children. Methods: Twenty-eight typically developing children between the ages of 7 and 13 years, referred by their parents to improve their attention level, were included in this study. Children received 10 sessions (60 min/day, 1 day/week) of the NEP. The selective attention of children was tested before and after the NEP with the d2 Test of Attention. Results: Comparison of outcome measures revealed a significant decrease in the percentage of inattention and impulsivity scores and total errors after the NEP (p<0.05). The significant increase was observed in processing speed (p<0.05). According to normative data, the number of poor performers decreased from 17 to 9 in inattention, and from 23 to 13 in impulsivity. Conclusion: The NEP seems to be a promising training modality for improving selective attention in typically developing children. Randomized controlled studies are needed to replicate the effects of the program.
URI: https://search.trdizin.gov.tr/yayin/detay/468207
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14365/4180
ISSN: 2148-8819
Appears in Collections:TR Dizin İndeksli Yayınlar Koleksiyonu / TR Dizin Indexed Publications Collection

Files in This Item:
File SizeFormat 
3219.pdf727.78 kBAdobe PDFView/Open
Show full item record



CORE Recommender

Page view(s)

102
checked on Nov 18, 2024

Download(s)

20
checked on Nov 18, 2024

Google ScholarTM

Check





Items in GCRIS Repository are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.