Neuropsychology has a long and rich history that includes the development of interventions to improve or compensate for cognitive impairments in a variety of clinical populations. Although theoretically informed and empirically supported, cognitive interventions are difficult to disseminate in part because they are costly and time intensive. Recently, neuropsychologists have adopted commercially available personal technologies to increase access to cognitive interventions and reduce associated costs. In this presentation, the authors will discuss and share findings from clinical studies that use personal technologies, including smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, and laptops to scale and deliver cognitive interventions that support cognitive abilities and improve everyday function. Strengths of technology-based interventions will be discussed as well as limitations and challenges. The authors will conclude the presentation with suggestions for adoption and dissemination of technology strategies in clinical practice.
Learning Objectives:
After the session, participants will be able to:
Describe challenges associated with the dissemination of cognitive interventions.
List examples of technology strategies using personal devices that have been developed to improve cognition.
Compare functional outcomes of cognitive interventions/strategies delivered with vs. without technology.
Identify gaps that must be addressed before technology interventions may be widely adopted and disseminated.
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