Stimulation of Cognitive Functions in University Students with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Using Captain’s Log Computerized Cognitive Training Program

Luz María Álvarez; Norma Yépez; María Martina Jurado; José Benjamín Guerrero; Ileana Petra

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Stimulation of Cognitive Functions in University Students with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Using Captain’s Log Computerized Cognitive Training Program

Luz María Álvarez, Norma Yépez, María Martina Jurado, José Benjamín Guerrero, Ileana Petra

Published in American Journal of Applied Psychology (Volume 7, Issue 1)

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The Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) has significant implications for quality of life of a person. This study proposes the use of a cognitive stimulation program (Captain´s Log Cognitive Training) to improve the cognitive deficits produced by this disorder. Ten university students with OCD were randomly selected; 4 of them (control group) received psychiatric and pharmacological treatment, and six students (experimental group) received training using a computer program that stimulated the cognitive deficits besides the psychiatric and pharmacological treatment. A pre and posttest neuropsychologic evaluations were applied using the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-III) and an abbreviated version of the Barcelona Test. Training was carried out twice a week until each subject covered 30 sessions. Significant differences were found (p<0.05) in functions associated with Planning skills, anticipation and organization, verbal fluency, visuoconstructive praxis, working memory and processing speed. Cognitive training helped to improve the intellectual performance of the students who participated in the treatment, reflected in higher flexibility to solve practical problems.

Published in	American Journal of Applied Psychology (Volume 7, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajap.20180701.11
Page(s)	1-10
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Students, Cognitive Functions

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Luz María Álvarez, Norma Yépez, María Martina Jurado, José Benjamín Guerrero, Ileana Petra. Stimulation of Cognitive Functions in University Students with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Using Captain’s Log Computerized Cognitive Training Program. Am J Appl Psychol. 2018;7(1):1-10. doi: 10.11648/j.ajap.20180701.11

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Luz María Álvarez
Norma Yépez

Psychiatry and Mental Health Department, Faculty of Medicine, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
María Martina Jurado

Psychiatry and Mental Health Department, Faculty of Medicine, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
José Benjamín Guerrero

Psychiatry and Mental Health Department, Faculty of Medicine, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
Ileana Petra

Psychiatry and Mental Health Department, Faculty of Medicine, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico

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