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- Title
Nonimmersive Brain Gaming for Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment: A Scoping Review.
- Authors
Sood, Pallavi; Kletzel, Sandra L; Krishnan, Shilpa; Devos, Hannes; Negm, Ahmed; Hoffecker, Lilian; Machtinger, Joseph; Hu, Xiaolei; Heyn, Patricia C
- Abstract
Background Technological advances have allowed a variety of computerized cognitive training tools to be engineered in ways that are fun and entertaining yet challenging at a level that can maintain motivation and engagement. This revolution has created an opportunity for gerontological scientists to evaluate brain gaming approaches to improve cognitive and everyday function. The purpose of this scoping review is to provide a critical overview of the existing literature on nonimmersive, electronic brain gaming interventions in older adults with mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Research Design and Methods Systematic search was conducted using 7 electronic databases from inception through July 2017. A comprehensive 2-level eligibility process was used to identify studies for inclusion based on PRISMA guidelines. Results Seventeen studies met eligibility criteria. Majority of the studies were randomized controlled trials (n = 13) and incorporated an active control (n = 9). Intervention doses ranged from 4 to 24 weeks in duration with an average of 8.4 (±5.1 standard deviation [ SD ]) weeks. Session durations ranged from 30 to 100 min with an average of 54 (±25 SD) minutes. Nearly half of studies included a follow-up, ranging from 3 months to 5 years (n = 8). For most studies, brain gaming improved at least one cognitive outcome (n = 12); only one study reported improvement in activities of daily living. Discussion and Implications This scoping review conveys the breadth of an emerging research field, which will help guide future research to develop standards and recommendations for brain gaming interventions which are currently lacking.
- Subjects
BRAIN physiology; TREATMENT of dementia; COGNITION disorders treatment; VIDEO games; SYSTEMATIC reviews; ACTIVITIES of daily living; LITERATURE reviews; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; OLD age
- Publication
Gerontologist, 2019, Vol 59, Issue 6, pe764
- ISSN
0016-9013
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/geront/gny164