Reh@City v2.0: a comprehensive virtual reality cognitive training system based on personalized and adaptive simulations of activities of daily living

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa Paulino ◽  
Ana Lucia Faria ◽  
Sergi Bermudez i Badia
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Cognitive Training ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Training System ◽  
Adaptive Simulations

Combined Exercise and Cognitive Training System for Dementia Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 318-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hitoshi Okamura ◽  
Michiaki Otani ◽  
Naonori Shimoyama ◽  
Takayuki Fujii
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Cognitive Training ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Training System ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Combined System ◽  
Combined Exercise ◽  
Dementia Patients

Background/Aims: We investigated the efficacy of a combined exercise and cognitive training system that we devised for improvement of attention and concentration, cognition, and activities of daily living in older adults with dementia. Methods: A total of 100 dementia patients were randomly assigned to an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group was subjected to a combined exercise and cognitive training for 6 consecutive weeks. Evaluations were performed using the Trail Making Test-Part A, the Mini-Mental State Examination, and an N-type activities of daily living evaluation scale for the elderly. Results: A comparison of the changes in scores on the evaluation scales between the intervention group and the control group showed significant interactions for all scores. Conclusions: The combined system is effective in increasing attention and concentration and improving cognitive function and activities of daily living in dementia patients.

scholarly journals I'd Rather Be . . . : Activities Older Adults Reported Leading to Decreased Engagement With Cognitive Training

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 325-325
Author(s):  
Erin Harrell ◽  
Nelson Roque
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Form Factor ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Cognitive Ability ◽  
Cognitive Training ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Tablet Device

Abstract One modifiable risk factor of dementia is cognitive inactivity. Given cognitive ability is closely tied to continual performance of instrumental activities of daily living, cognitive training programs continue to be explored as a way to boost cognition and allow older adults to remain independent longer. While the efficacy of cognitive training is controversial, identifying activities older adults are willing to limit in exchange for cognitive training provides valuable information in relation to designing cognitive training programs that appeal to older adults. Using a qualitative approach, this study highlights activities older adults (ages 64+) noted as contributing to decreased gameplay of a cognitive training program on a tablet device. We found that respondents (61%) noted playing less as a result of entertainment activities (i.e., reading and playing games), social activities (31%) and travel (27%). Findings have implications for device form factor in administering cognitive training and other programs.

Rehabilitation training based on virtual reality for patients with Parkinson’s disease in improving balance, quality of life, activities of daily living, and depressive symptoms: A systematic review and meta-regression analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 026921552199517
Author(s):  
Runze Li ◽  
Yanran Zhang ◽  
Yunxia Jiang ◽  
Mengyao Wang ◽  
Wei How Darryl Ang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Rehabilitation Training

Objective: To examine the effectiveness of rehabilitation training based on virtual reality in improving balance, quality of life, activities of daily living, and depressive symptoms of patients with Parkinson’s disease. Data sources: PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Scopus, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, ProQuest, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, IEEE Xplore, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang, and VIP Information databases were searched from their inception to October 15, 2020. Trial registries, gray literature, and target journals were also searched. Methods: Eligible randomized controlled trials included studies with patients with Parkinson’s disease in rehabilitation training based on virtual reality. Comprehensive Meta-Analysis 3.0 software was used. Physiotherapy Evidence Database Scale and the Grading of Recommendation, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation system were used to assess the methodological quality of individual trials and the overall quality of the evidence, respectively. Results: A total of 22 randomized controlled trials with 836 patients were included. Meta-analysis revealed that training significantly improved balance ( g = 0.66, P < 0.001), quality of life ( g = 0.28, P = 0.015), activities of daily living ( g = 0.62, P < 0.001), and depressive symptoms ( g = 0.67, P = 0.021) compared to the control group. Subgroup analysis indicated that training should utilize video game consoles. Meta-regression analyses showed that age, sessions, and frequency of training had statistically significant impacts on balance scores. Quality of individual trials was high and overall evidence ranged from very low to low. Conclusion: Virtual rehabilitation training could be adopted in healthcare institutions as supplementary training for patients with Parkinson’s disease.

scholarly journals Reabilitação do equilíbrio postural com o uso de jogos de realidade virtual

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Luana Hilario de Meireles Lima ◽  
Diego Santos Fagundes ◽  
Miguel Furtado Menezes ◽  
Maiara Lazaretti Rodrigues Do Prado ◽  
Michele Thais Favero
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Therapeutic Intervention ◽  
Postural Balance ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Risk Of Falls ◽  
Balance Deficits ◽  
Technological Tool ◽  
Traditional Therapies

Os déficits de equilíbrio postural podem levar a limitações nas atividades de vida diária, reduzindo a autonomia e aumentando o risco de quedas dos indivíduos. A fisioterapia dispõe de uma variedade de recursos que podem ser utilizados para a reabilitação do equilíbrio postural, e a realidade virtual é um dos recursos que vem sendo utilizado com este objetivo, pois através de repetição, feedback e motivação, pode proporcionar ao usuário maior controle do equilíbrio postural. Objetivo: Revisar a literatura existente sobre os efeitos das intervenções com jogos de realidade virtual na reabilitação de déficits de equilíbrio postural. Método: Foi realizada uma revisão de literatura utilizando Descritores em Ciências da Saúde (DECs), com análise de publicações impressas em livros do acervo da Biblioteca Júlio Bordignon da Faculdade de Educação e Meio Ambiente – FAEMA, e consulta de trabalhos indexados e publicados nas bases de dados LILACS, SCIELO, PubMed e Google Acadêmico. Considerações Finais: Os estudos analisados apontam que a intervenção terapêutica com o uso da realidade virtual como uma ferramenta tecnológica para a reabilitação do equilíbrio postural mostrou ser de grande importância e poderia auxiliar as terapias tradicionais, no entanto, mais estudos serão necessários para entender qual é o mecanismo pelo qual a realidade virtual atua melhorando o equilíbrio postural. ABSTRACT: Postural balance deficits can lead to limitations in activities of daily living, reducing autonomy and increasing the risk of falls of individuals. Physiotherapy has a variety of resources that can be used for the rehabilitation of postural balance, and virtual reality is one of the resources that has been used with this objective, because through repetition, feedback and motivation can provide the user greater control of the postural balance. Aim: To review the existing literature on the effects of interventions with virtual reality games in the rehabilitation of postural balance deficits. Method: A review of the literature was performed with Descritores em Ciências da Saúde (DECs) an analysis of publications printed on books from the Júlio Bordignon Library of the Faculdade de Educação e Meio Ambiente - FAEMA, and confer of papers indexed and published in the databases LILACS, SCIELO, PubMed and Google Scholar. Conclusions:  The studies analyzed indicate that therapeutic intervention with the use of virtual reality as a technological tool for the rehabilitation of postural balance has been shown to be of great importance and could help traditional therapies; however, further studies will be necessary to understand the mechanism by which virtual reality works by improving postural balance.

ASSESSMENT OF INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING IN OLDER ADULTS WITH SUBJECTIVE COGNITIVE DECLINE USING THE VIRTUAL REALITY FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY ASSESSMENT TOOL (VRFCAT)

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
A.S. Atkins1 ◽  
A. Khan ◽  
D. Ulshen ◽  
A. Vaughan ◽  
D. Balentin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Subjective Cognitive Decline ◽  
Capacity Assessment ◽  
Instrumental Activities

Background: Continuing advances in the understanding of Alzheimer’s disease progression have inspired development of disease-modifying therapeutics intended for use in preclinical populations. However, identification of clinically meaningful cognitive and functional outcomes for individuals who are, by definition, asymptomatic remains a significant challenge. Clinical trials for prevention and early intervention require measures with increased sensitivity to subtle deficits in instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) that comprise the first functional declines in prodromal disease. Validation of potential endpoints is required to ensure measure sensitivity and reliability in the populations of interest. Objectives: The present research validates use of the Virtual Reality Functional Capacity Assessment Tool (VRFCAT) for performance-based assessment of IADL functioning in older adults (age 55+) with subjective cognitive decline. Design: Cross-sectional validation study. Setting: All participants were evaluated on-site at NeuroCog Trials, Durham, NC, USA. Participants: Participants included 245 healthy younger adults ages 20-54 (131 female), 247 healthy older adults ages 55-91 (151 female) and 61 older adults with subjective cognitive decline (SCD) ages 56-97 (45 female). Measures: Virtual Reality Functional Capacity Assessment Tool; Brief Assessment of Cognition App; Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study Prevention Instrument Project – Mail-In Cognitive Function Screening Instrument; Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study Instrumental Activities of Daily Living – Prevention Instrument, University of California, San Diego Performance-Based Skills Assessment – Validation of Intermediate Measures; Montreal Cognitive Assessment; Trail Making Test- Part B. Results: Participants with SCD performed significantly worse than age-matched normative controls on all VRFCAT endpoints, including total completion time, errors and forced progressions (p≤0001 for all, after Bonferonni correction). Consistent with prior findings, both groups performed significantly worse than healthy younger adults (age 20-54). Participants with SCD also performed significantly worse than controls on objective cognitive measures. VRFCAT performance was strongly correlated with cognitive performance. In the SCD group, VRFCAT performance was strongly correlated with cognitive performance across nearly all tests with significant correlation coefficients ranging from 0.3 to 0.7; VRFCAT summary measures all had correlations greater than r=0.5 with MoCA performance and BAC App Verbal Memory (p<0.01 for all). Conclusions: Findings suggest the VRFCAT provides a sensitive tool for evaluation of IADL functioning in individuals with subjective cognitive decline. Strong correlations with cognition across groups suggest the VRFCAT may be uniquely suited for clinical trials in preclinical AD, as well as longitudinal investigations of the relationship between cognition and function.

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