《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2019, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (2): 135-139.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2019.02.002

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Effects of Working Memory Updating Training on Verbal Fluency for Patients with Motor Aphasia

SUN Wei-ming1, DONG Xiang-li2   

  1. 1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, China
    2. Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Institute of Medical Sciences, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330000, China
  • Received:2018-09-25 Revised:2018-11-06 Published:2019-02-25 Online:2019-04-01
  • Contact: SUN Wei-ming. E-mail: sunweiming08@126.com
  • Supported by:
    Jiangxi Health and Family Planning Commission Research Plan (No. 20181056)

Abstract: Objective To explore the effect of working memory updating training on verbal fluency for patients with motor aphasia. Methods From June, 2015 to June, 2018, 80 patients with motor aphasia were randomly divided into control group (n = 40) and study group (n = 40). The control group accepted routine speech training, while the study group accepted working memory updating training in addition, for eight weeks. They were assessed updating function and verbal fluency before and after training. Results The updating function and verbal fluency improved in the study group after training (t > 2.418, P < 0.05), and were better than those in the control group (t > 2.407, P < 0.05). Conclusion Working memory updating training can improve both speech and cognition for patients with motor aphasia.

Key words: motor aphasia, working memory, updating, verbal fluency

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