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- Non-pharmacological interventions, particularly virtual reality (VR), are being explored to boost cognitive abilities in young ketamine users (KU).
- A study involved 90 KU participants assigned to either a VR group, a manual-based tutor group, or a control group, with both training programs focused on similar content delivered through different methods.
- Results showed that the VR group had notable improvements in attention and memory, along with enhancements in vocational skills and self-efficacy that were sustained during follow-ups at 3 and 6 months.
Article Abstract
Non-pharmacological means are being developed to enhance cognitive abilities in drug abusers. This study evaluated virtual reality (VR) as an intervention tool for enhancing cognitive and vocational outcomes in 90 young ketamine users (KU) randomly assigned to a treatment group (virtual reality group, VRG; tutor-administered group, TAG) or wait-listed control group (CG). Two training programmes with similar content but different delivery modes (VR-based and manual-based) were applied using a virtual boutique as a training scenario. Outcome assessments comprised the Digit Vigilance Test, Rivermead Behavioural Memory Test, Wisconsin Cart Sorting Test, work-site test and self-efficacy pre- and post-test and during 3- and 6-month follow-ups. The VRG exhibited significant improvements in attention and improvements in memory that were maintained after 3 months. Both the VRG and TAG exhibited significantly improved vocational skills after training which were maintained during follow-up, and improved self-efficacy. VR-based cognitive training might target cognitive problems in KU.
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