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. 2021 Feb 19;10(4):859.
doi: 10.3390/jcm10040859.

A Qualitative Study of the Cognitive Rehabilitation Program GRADIOR for People with Cognitive Impairment: Outcomes of the Focus Group Methodology

Eider Irazoki  1   2 , Mª Cruz Sánchez-Gómez  3 , Leslie María Contreras-Somoza  1   2 , José Miguel Toribio-Guzmán  2 , Mª Victoria Martín-Cilleros  3 , Sonia Verdugo-Castro  3 , Cristina Jenaro-Río  1 , Manuel A Franco-Martín  1   4   5
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A Qualitative Study of the Cognitive Rehabilitation Program GRADIOR for People with Cognitive Impairment: Outcomes of the Focus Group Methodology

Eider Irazoki et al. J Clin Med. .

Abstract

In recent years, technology has been implemented in the field of interventions for older adults. GRADIOR 4.5 is a cognitive software within the wide variety of available multimedia programs that support healthcare professionals in cognitive assessment and neuropsychological rehabilitation. The study aimed to evaluate the new version of GRADIOR (v4.5) based on the experience of people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), people with dementia (PWD), and healthcare professionals. A qualitative study using the focus group methodology was carried out involving 13 people with MCI, 13 PWD, and 11 healthcare professionals. An analysis of the content and the level of feedback was performed. The study showed that GRADIOR 4.5 might be sufficiently adapted to PWD and people with MCI. Participants were motivated to use GRADIOR 4.5, showed high acceptability of the software, and a positive attitude towards technology. However, healthcare professionals suggested significant improvements to the software. GRADIOR 4.5 appeared to be a promising intervention that, because of its positive experience and acceptability, could be systematically implemented to complement cognitive rehabilitation interventions for older adults with MCI and dementia. Finally, it is advisable to consider the suggestions gathered in this study for future developments.

Keywords: cognitive impairment; cognitive rehabilitation; computer-based intervention; dementia; focus group; psychosocial intervention.

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Conflict of interest statement

Some of the authors, E.I., L.M.C.-S., and J.M.T-G., are linked to INTRAS Foundation, a non-profit organization, which has been the principal developer and promoter of the GRADIOR software for cognitive rehabilitation.

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