Near and Far Transfer Effects of Computerized Progressive Attention Training (CPAT) Versus Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Practice Among Adults With ADHD.
J Atten Disord
; 27(7): 757-776, 2023 05.
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| ID: mdl-36794845
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The present study evaluated the near (attention) and far (reading, ADHD symptoms, learning, and quality of life) transfer effects of a Computerized Progressive Attention Training (CPAT) versus Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) practice among adults with ADHD compared to a passive group.METHOD:
Fifty-four adults participated in a non-fully randomized controlled trial. Participants in the intervention groups completed eight 2-hr weekly training sessions. Outcomes were assessed before, immediately after, and 4 months post-intervention, using objective tools attention tests, eye-tracker, and subjective questionnaires.RESULTS:
Both interventions showed near-transfer to various attention functions. The CPAT produced far-transfer effects to reading, ADHD symptoms, and learning while the MBSR improved the self-perceived quality of life. At follow-up, all improvements except for ADHD symptoms were preserved in the CPAT group. The MBSR group showed mixed preservations.CONCLUSION:
Both interventions have beneficial effects, however only the CPAT group exhibited improvements compared to the passive group.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
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Mindfulness
Type of study:
Clinical_trials
Aspects:
Patient_preference
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Atten Disord
Journal subject:
PSICOLOGIA
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PSIQUIATRIA
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
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