The Impact of Transcranial Brain Stimulation Combined with Cognitive Training on Attention and Working Memory: A Review of Literature

Mohammad  Taghi Kheirkhah; Masoud  Shekarro; Zahra  Mirchi; Shahriar  Gharibzadeh

doi:10.18502/fbt.v10i2.12227

Mohammad Taghi Kheirkhah Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
Masoud Shekarro Department of Psychology and Special Education, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Zahra Mirchi Department of Education and Psychology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
Shahriar Gharibzadeh Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/fbt.v10i2.12227

Keywords: Transcranial Brain Stimulation; Cognitive Training; Attention; Working Memory.

Abstract

Studies conducted on both normal and abnormal samples have shown transcranial brain stimulation to be effective in improving cognitive functioning. Meanwhile, the behavioral training of cognitive skills has been found to be effective as well. To enhance or rehabilitate core cognitive processes, neuropsychologists and clinicians usually use either one of these or a combination of both. In this study, we reviewed the literature to investigate the effects of brain stimulation alone or combined with cognitive training on attention and working memory. It was concluded that the combined method can be more effective than brain stimulation alone. However, there is no sufficient evidence to make a conclusive statement.