Pilot study of applicability of a new program for cognitive rehabilitation in persons with multiple sclerosis
Abstract
Background: Cognitive deficit is common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS) and can be present up to 70% of people with MS. Therefore cognitive rehabilitation is very important.
Aim of our pilot study was to assess feasibility of cognitive rehabilitation using new rehabilitation tool developed Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering of Czech Technical University and First Faculty of Medicine Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic. Methods: Participants with MS and subjective perceived cognitive deficit performed 6 weeks of cognitive rehabilitation training, each training sessions lasting 30 minutes supervised by occupational therapist.
Results: Four people with MS (3 females, age 28-52 years, EDSS 5-6,5, duration of education 12-15 years). They underwent cognitive assessment from neuropsychologist before and after 6 weeks of cognitive training.
All participants perceived cognitive training with this new application easy to perform and were interested in further rehabilitation training. Conclusion: Cognitive rehabilitation with our new tool is feasible and good accepted among people with MS.
Next step will be adaptation of this cognitive rehabilitation tool according to participants feedback. Then is planned study with larger sample