Improving Language Acquisition and Processing With Cognitive Stimulation

Impact of a cognitive stimulation program on the reading comprehension of children in primary education

“…For this reason, and not surprisingly, the number of studies that report interventions based on cognitive stimulation programs to examine what effects they have on the performance of specific cognitive skills, and consequently, on subsequent academic performance and readership processes has increased exponentially in recent years (see Karbach et al, 2015;Söderqvist and Bergman-Nutley, 2015;Diamond, 2016). In this line, several authors have highlighted, suggested and evidenced how cognitive stimulation programs can have a positive impact on the performance of working memory and inhibitory control in children in Primary Education, and consequently, on their reading comprehension (Melby-Lervåg and Hulme, 2013; Peng and Fuchs, 2017;Siu et al, 2018;Nouwens et al, 2020;Conesa and Duñabeitia, 2021;Tapia and Duñabeitia, 2021). Nouwens et al (2020) studied the contribution of executive functions to reading in a group of Dutch Primary School children (fifth graders) by using structural equation modeling to test the impact of scores in working memory, inhibition and planning tests carried out when the students were in fourth grade.…”

Effectiveness of a Computerized Home-Based Cognitive Stimulation Program for Treating Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment

“…Advances in the understanding of this neural functioning have led to the development of a range of therapeutic applications in the form of cognitive stimulation interventions, which aim to improve brain function by increasing the strength and efficiency of neural connections [ 69 , 70 , 71 , 72 ]. These interventions can take the form of computer-based training programs or cognitive rehabilitation, and have been shown to be effective in improving cognitive function in individuals with a range of neurological and psychiatric disorders [ 73 , 74 , 75 , 76 , 77 , 78 , 79 ]. Therefore, considering the promising results from other diseases that are also linked to cognitive dysfunction, non-pharmacological intervention approaches based on cognitive stimulation represent a potential solution [ 80 ].…”

“…Taking into consideration the preceding evidence, cognitive stimulation appears to be a versatile therapeutic tool with great potential [ 54 , 73 , 93 , 94 ]. However, despite the promising outcomes, standardized protocols have not been established yet, and possible side effects, as well as the generalization to other areas of daily functioning remain unknown.…”

Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial Assessing the Effectiveness of Personalized Computerized Cognitive Training for Individuals With Insomnia

“…The CCT approach is based on the concept of cognitive stimulation, aimed to strengthen neural connections through cognitive training by completing and repeating digital activities or exercises designed to improve cognitive skills with a mental workout (see Tapia and Duñabeitia, 2021 ). Numerous studies have demonstrated that cognitive training activities have remarkable positive results both in healthy population ( Shatil, 2013 ; Bonnechère et al, 2020 ) and in different pathologies (e.g., Shatil et al, 2010 ; Preiss et al, 2013 ; Reijnders et al, 2013 ; Lawlor-Savage and Goghari, 2014 ; Spreij et al, 2014 ; Zhang et al, 2019 ) when assessing cognitive performance, even though the evidence showing far transfer effects is limited (e.g., Rebok et al, 2014 ; D’Antonio et al, 2019 ).…”