FUNCTIONAL SKILLS TRAINING
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS TRAINING
Early Prediction of Full Mastery of 6 Technology-Based Functional Skills in a Computerized Skills Training Program for Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Dowell-Esquivell et al., American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry Poster Presentation (2024)
International Psychogeriatrics
Early prediction of mastery of a computerized functional skills training program in participants with mild cognitive impairment
SUMMARY
Combining computerized cognitive training (CCT) and functional skills training software (FUNSAT) produced improvements in 6 functional skills in MCI, with effect sizes >0.75. However, 4% of HC and 35% of MCI participants failed to master all 6 tasks. We address early identification of characteristics that identify participants who do not graduate, to improve later interventions.
More baseline errors, but not completion times, predicted failure to master all FUNSAT tasks. Accuracy of identification of eventual mastery was exceptional. Detection of risk to fail to master training tasks is possible in the first 15 minutes of the baseline assessment.
