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http://dx.doi.org/10.15268/ksim.2019.7.3.033

The Effect of Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation on Cognitive Function and Depression in Stroke Patient's through a Computerized Cognitive Rehabilitation Program  

An, Taegyu (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Masan University)
Kwon, Hyukchul (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Daegu University)
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Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine / v.7, no.3, 2019 , pp. 33-40 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose : The purpose of this randomized controlled trial study was to examine the effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on cognitive function and depression in stroke patients. Methods : Thirty stroke patients were randomly divided into an experimental group (n = 15) and a control group (n = 15). The experimental group received tDCS while performing computerized cognitive rehabilitation programs, and the control group was provided with sham tDCS while operating the same programs. The 30-minute intervention was implemented five times per week for six weeks. To assess cognitive function before and after the intervention, the Neurobehavioral Cognitive Status Examination was conducted; the Beck Depression Inventory BDI was employed to assess depression. Results : The experimental group showed statistically significant increases in cognitive function and decreases in depression (p < .05 ). Comparing the amount of variation between the groups after arbitration also showed significant differences in cognitive function and depression between the two groups (p > .05). Conclusion : The application of tDCS and computerized cognitive rehabilitation programs for stroke patients may positively affect their cognitive function and depression. Therefore, tDCS used with computerized cognitive rehabilitation programs is positively applicable to the enhancement of cognitive function in stroke patients and reduction of depression.
Keywords
cognitive function; computerized cognitive rehabilitation; depression; stroke; transcranial direct-current stimulation program;
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