scholarly journals Detecting emotions during a memory training assisted by a social robot for individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (47-48) ◽  
pp. 35829-35844
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Palestra ◽  
Olimpia Pino
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Humanoid Robots ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Human Robot Interaction ◽  
Memory Training ◽  
Robot Assisted ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Partially Occluded ◽  
Facial Expressiveness

AbstractThe attention towards robot-assisted therapies (RAT) had grown steadily in recent years particularly for patients with dementia. However, rehabilitation practice using humanoid robots for individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is still a novel method for which the adherence mechanisms, indications and outcomes remain unclear. An effective computing represents a wide range of technological opportunities towards the employment of emotions to improve human-computer interaction. Therefore, the present study addresses the effectiveness of a system in automatically decode facial expression from video-recorded sessions of a robot-assisted memory training lasted two months involving twenty-one participants. We explored the robot’s potential to engage participants in the intervention and its effects on their emotional state. Our analysis revealed that the system is able to recognize facial expressions from robot-assisted group therapy sessions handling partially occluded faces. Results indicated reliable facial expressiveness recognition for the proposed software adding new evidence base to factors involved in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). The use of a humanoid robot as a mediating tool appeared to promote the engagement of participants in the training program. Our findings showed positive emotional responses for females. Tasks affects differentially affective involvement. Further studies should investigate the training components and robot responsiveness.

P2-453: Memory training in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) carriers generates change in cognitive performance

2008 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. T506-T506
Author(s):  
Maira R. Olchik ◽  
Jeanette Farina ◽  
Nicole Maineri ◽  
Monica Yassuda
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Memory Training

scholarly journals Analysis of the prevalence of mental and speech disorders in children in the Srednekolymsky Ulus of Yakutia (based on the results of a screening examination)

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 21-29
Author(s):  
Vera V. Pozdnyak ◽  
Severin V. Grechanyy
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Mental Retardation ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Speech Disorders ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Republic

The article is devoted to the analysis of mental, including speech, disorders among children in the villages of the Srednekolymsky ulus of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). The purpose of the survey was to analyze the diagnosed mental, including speech, disorders among the children of the villages of the Srednekolymsky ulus of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). 501 children aged 2 to 18 years were examined. Clinically significant disorders were detected in 187 children (37.4%). The structure of mental disorders is described: the first place is occupied by specific speech and language disorders (F80), the second is mental retardation (F83) and the third is mild cognitive impairment (F06.7). The data on the prevalence of mental disorders in various age groups are presented: most often, mental disorders occur in adolescence (51.0% of all examined children). Less disturbances are diagnosed in the early age group and the first period of childhood 22.0% of all children examined. In the group of preschool age, speech disorders are in the lead, in the group of primary school age mental retardation, speech disorders and mild cognitive impairment. In adolescence, a wide range of mental disorders is diagnosed, including adaptive reactions and eating disorders. Sexual differences in the nosological specificity of mental disorders were revealed: mental disorders prevail in boys. Speech disorders, stuttering, and behavioral disorders are significantly more common among boys. Among girls, adaptation disorders, emotionally labile disorders and eating disorders are significantly more common.

scholarly journals Mild Cognitive Impairment Screening in Older Adults With Type 2 DM

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A416-A417
Author(s):  
Daniela Victoria Pirela ◽  
Victor Cevallos ◽  
Jorge G Ruiz
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Glycemic Control ◽  
Tight Glycemic Control ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Memory Disorders ◽  
Office Visits ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Wide Range

Abstract Introduction: Older adults (O-A), more than 65 years old, are a heterogeneous group of patients in terms of functionality, social support and health status that implies a wide range of co-morbidities including mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and unidentified dementia. De-intensification of treatment is recommended for O-A with T2DM, tight glycemic control and high risk of hypoglycemia. Assessment of all geriatric domains (medical, functional, social and psychological including screening for MCI) is encouraged to support a complete clinical picture that leads to appropriate targets and adequate therapeutic approach. The literature suggests that de-intensification of treatment in this population is uncommon, which calls for the development of new strategies to prevent potential harm, however we also question if previously established tools are being used. Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review of a community-dwelling Veterans with at least two office visits in the Geriatric Clinic between January 1st 2018 to December 31st 2019. 210 patients with 65 years of age or older with T2DM and A1C < 7.5 were found. 64 (30%) of the patients where on hypoglycemic medication including sulfonylureas or insulin. From this subgroup, only 9 (14%) patients where recommended to de-intensify therapy. 189 (90%) of all the patients were screened for memory disorders. Interestingly 20 patients (31%) of those using sulfonylureas or insulin as part of their diabetes treatment were not screened, which was a higher percentage compared to 48 (25%) patients not on hypoglycemic medications also not screened for memory disorders. Conclusion: similar to previous studies de-intensification is uncommon not only among endocrinologist but in other sub-specialties involved in the care of the Geriatric population. This data emphasizes the importance of using previously developed treatment tools specially in those with at higher risk of overtreatment side effects such as older adults with tight glycemic control and hypoglycemic medication

Memory training (MT) in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) generates change in cognitive performance

2013 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 442-447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maira Rozenfeld Olchik ◽  
Jeanette Farina ◽  
Nicole Steibel ◽  
Adriane Ribeiro Teixeira ◽  
Mônica Sanches Yassuda
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Memory Training
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