comparing the effectiveness of software-based vs. non-soft packages of working memory and selective attention

Objective: the present study aimed to compare the effects of the non-computerized training package of working memory (wm) and selective attention with captain’s log software on the components of wm. methods: this was a quasi-experimental study with a non-random targeted sampling method, and pre-test, post-test, follow-up, and a control group design. a sample of 150 cases aged 13 to15 years diagnosed with temporal lobe epilepsy (tle) referring to neurology clinics was selected and randomly divided into two case groups (n=15/group) and a control group (n=15). the non-computerized package was performed in 15 one-hour sessions for 4 weeks in the first case group. besides, the computerized package was provided in 15 sessions (45 minutes each) for 4 weeks in the second case group; however, the control group received no training. all wm components were examined in the pre-test, post-test, and follow-up (3 months after post-test) steps in all study groups. results: the repeated-measures analysis of variance (anova) data indicated a significant difference in the mean scores of the components of wm in the first case group, compared to the second case group and the controls (p<0.05). conclusion: the non-computerized package of wm and selective attention were significantly more effective on the wm components, compared to the captain’s log computerized package.