Milič Kavčič, Z.; Kavcic, V.; Giordani, B.; Marusic, U. Computerized Cognitive Training in the Older Workforce: Effects on Cognition, Life Satisfaction, and Productivity. Appl. Sci.2024, 14, 6470.
Milič Kavčič, Z.; Kavcic, V.; Giordani, B.; Marusic, U. Computerized Cognitive Training in the Older Workforce: Effects on Cognition, Life Satisfaction, and Productivity. Appl. Sci. 2024, 14, 6470.
Milič Kavčič, Z.; Kavcic, V.; Giordani, B.; Marusic, U. Computerized Cognitive Training in the Older Workforce: Effects on Cognition, Life Satisfaction, and Productivity. Appl. Sci.2024, 14, 6470.
Milič Kavčič, Z.; Kavcic, V.; Giordani, B.; Marusic, U. Computerized Cognitive Training in the Older Workforce: Effects on Cognition, Life Satisfaction, and Productivity. Appl. Sci. 2024, 14, 6470.
Abstract
Background: The accelerated ageing of the world's population will lead to an increase in the number of older persons in the workforce. Computerized Cognitive Training (CCT) is effective in improving cognitive outcomes, but its benefits for older workers remain controversial. We investigate the real-world efficacy of CCT in the workplace, focusing on employees aged 50+ years from a public sector agency. Methods: Case managers (N = 82) were randomized to either Intervention group (24 40-minute CCT sessions two times per week) or waiting list passive Control group. Cognitive ability, wellbeing, job satisfaction, and productivity outcome measures were collected assessed before and after CCT or comparable Control wait time. Results: Participants undergoing CCT improved on a task of executive functioning (p = 0.04). There was a trend toward change in work productivity after CCT (p = 0.09) with the Control group showing a significant decrease (p = 0.02), while the Intervention group remained stable. Conclusions: CCT during office hours has a positive effect on cognition and well-being without affecting the productivity among white-collar office workers. CCT could be considered as an intervention to support the older workforce in managing the cognitive and behavioral challenges of changing workplace demands.
Keywords
older employees; 50+; computerized cognitive training (CCT); productivity; well-being
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Aging
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