作者: Takayuki Nozawa , Yasuyuki Taki , Akitake Kanno , Yoritaka Akimoto , Mizuki Ihara
DOI: 10.1155/2015/525901
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摘要: Background. Increasing proportion of the elderly in driving population raises importance assuring their safety. We explored effects three different types cognitive training on function, brain structure, and safety elderly. Methods. Thirty-seven healthy daily drivers were randomly assigned to one groups: Group V trained a vehicle with newly developed onboard program, P similar program but personal computer, C solve crossword puzzle. Before after 8-week period, they underwent neuropsychological tests, structural magnetic resonance imaging, tests. Results. For only showed significant improvements processing speed working memory. safety, both aptitude test on-road evaluations. no either test, not Conclusion. The results support effectiveness enhancing elderly's abilities drive safely potential advantages multimodal approach.