Individualized Piano Instruction enhances executive functioning and working memory in older adults
Individualized Piano Instruction enhances executive functioning and working memory in older adults
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DOI：
10.1080/13607860601086504
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发表时间：
2007-07-01
影响因子：
3.4
通讯作者：
Bedenbaugh, P. H.
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作者：
Bugos, J. A.;Perlstein, W. M.;Bedenbaugh, P. H.
本研究评估了从特定领域的感觉运动训练到与执行功能相关的认知能力的转移。我们研究了个性化钢琴教学（IPI）作为一种潜在的认知干预来减轻老年人正常的与年龄相关的认知衰退。31名没有音乐经验的社区老年人（60-85岁）被随机分配到实验组（n = 16）和对照组（n = 15）。在三个时间点进行神经心理学评估：训练前、干预六个月后和延迟三个月后。与健康对照组相比，实验组在轨迹测试和数字符号测量方面的表现显著提高。本研究结果表明，IPI可能作为一种有效的认知干预与年龄相关的认知衰退。
This study evaluates transfer from domain-specific, sensorimotor training to cognitive abilities associated with executive function. We examined Individualized Piano Instruction (IPI) as a potential cognitive intervention to mitigate normal age-related cognitive decline in older adults. Thirty-one musically naive community-dwelling older adults (ages 60-85) were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (n = 16) or control group (n = 15). Neuropsychological assessments were administered at three time points: pre-training, following six months of intervention, and following a three-month delay. The experimental group significantly improved performance on the Trail Making Test and Digit Symbol measures as compared to healthy controls. Results of this study suggest that IPI may serve as an effective cognitive intervention for age-related cognitive decline.