aMA in Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Borujerd, Iran
bPhD, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Amir Kabir University, Arak, Iran
*Corresponding Author
Online published on 4 February, 2015.
The aim of present study was to investigate the effectiveness of Computer-assisted cognitive rehabilitation on reduction of cognitive deficits in working memory, sustained attention and reaction time in Amphetamine dependence patients. The design study was one participant experimental with multiple line bases. This figure is based on the different (3, 5 and 7) weeks and after finished baseline are included to treatment randomly. Participants divided into 3 groups and included in 3 mentioned baseline. First group has 3 baselines, second group has 5 and third group has 7 baseline and effectiveness of treatment for each group and compare to other groups is calculated and compared. Instruments were Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS), The Knox Cube Imitation Test and Continuous Performance Test. Our results showed that use of computers has led to reduced cognitive deficits (improved reaction time and working memory) in the patient that dependent on amphetamines.
Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Deficits, Amphetamine Dependents
