Objectives
Feasibility and efficacy of computerized auditory cognitive training (ACT) was examined among patients with heart failure (HF).
Background
Individuals with HF have four times increased risk of cognitive impairment, yet cognitive intervention studies are sparse.
Methods
A pilot randomized controlled design was used.
Results
The ACT group (n = 9) and control group (n = 8) had similar baseline characteristics. Seven participants (78%) completed ≥18 hours of ACT. Medium effect sizes were observed for improved cognition as indicated by auditory processing speed (d = 0.78), speech processing (d = 0.88), and working memory (d = 0.44–0.50). Small effect sizes were found for improved functional outcomes including HF selfcare (d = 0.34), Timed Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (d = 0.32), Six-Minute Walk Test (d = 0.38) and Short-Form-36 (d = 0.22) relative to controls