Effect of Cognitive Rehabilitation on Cognitive Function, Visual Perception and Boredom of the Elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment using Immersive Virtual Reality Content

2020 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 327-346
Author(s):  
Kyung-Jin Yoo ◽  
Whan Kim
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Visual Perception ◽  
Cognitive Rehabilitation ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Immersive Virtual Reality

scholarly journals Virtual Reality-Based Cognitive–Motor Rehabilitation in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Study on Motivation and Cognitive Function

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 335
Author(s):  
Ji-Su Park ◽  
Young-Jin Jung ◽  
Gihyoun Lee
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Cognitive Assessment ◽  
Cognitive Rehabilitation ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Motor Rehabilitation

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of virtual reality-based cognitive–motor rehabilitation (VRCMR) on the rehabilitation motivation and cognitive function in older adults. This study enrolled 40 older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), living in the community. The subjects were randomly assigned to a VRCMR group (n = 20) or a conventional cognitive rehabilitation (CCR) group (n = 20). The VRCMR group underwent VRCMR using MOTOcog, a computer recognition program, whereas the CCR group underwent conventional cognitive rehabilitation, which included puzzles, wood blocks, card play, stick construction activity, and maze activity. Both interventions were performed 30 min per day, 5 days/week, for 6 weeks. This study performed a cognitive assessment using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scale, Trail Making Test A and B (TMT-A/B), and Digit Span Test forward and backward (DST-forward/backward). In addition, a 0-to-10 numeric rating self-report scale was used to assess interest and motivation during the rehabilitation training. After the intervention, the VRCMR group showed a significantly greater improvement in the MoCA (p = 0.045), TMT-A (p = 0.039), TMT-B (p = 0.040), and DST-forward (p = 0.011) scores compared to the CCR group, but not in the DST-backward score (p = 0.424). In addition, subjects in the experimental group had significantly higher interest (p = 0.03) and motivation (p = 0.03) than those in the control group. Cohen’s d effect size was 0.4, 0.3, 0.35, 0.4, and 0.5 for the MoCA, TMT-A, TMT-B, DST-forward, and DST-backward tests, respectively. This study demonstrates that VRCMR enhances motivation for rehabilitation and cognitive function in older adults with MCI better than CCR.

scholarly journals Virtual Reality Meets Non-invasive Brain Stimulation: Integrating Two Methods for Cognitive Rehabilitation of Mild Cognitive Impairment

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Mancuso ◽  
Chiara Stramba-Badiale ◽  
Silvia Cavedoni ◽  
Elisa Pedroli ◽  
Pietro Cipresso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Brain Stimulation ◽  
Cognitive Rehabilitation ◽  
Non Invasive

scholarly journals Are We There Yet? Immersive Virtual Reality to Improve Cognitive Function in Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment

2019 ◽  
Vol 60 (7) ◽  
pp. e502-e512 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meelad Sayma ◽  
Remco Tuijt ◽  
Claudia Cooper ◽  
Kate Walters
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Cognitively Impaired ◽  
Immersive Virtual Reality ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Registration Number ◽  
Small Sample Sizes ◽  
Design And Methods

Abstract Background and Objectives Cognitive training therapies may delay cognitive deterioration in dementia. There is potential to enhance delivery through immersive virtual reality (IVR), as removing potential distractors for cognitively impaired individuals can enhance their experience, resulting in increased engagement. Evidence in this field is emerging and not yet synthesized. We aimed to summarize research investigating the use of IVR in dementia to evaluate the current extent of use, acceptability, feasibility, and potential effectiveness. We also aimed to identify gaps in current research and to create a set of recommendations in utilizing this therapy. Research Design and Methods A systematic literature review was conducted. Our review was registered with PROSPERO, registration number: CRD42019122295. We undertook searches of five databases, article references, and citations. Key authors in the field of health care VR were also contacted to identify additional papers. Articles were assessed for inclusion by two researchers independently. Data were extracted using standardized forms. Results Our search identified a total of 2,824 citations, following screening for duplicates and application of inclusion and exclusion criteria, five studies were included for analysis. Included studies were heterogeneous, with small sample sizes and mixed outcomes. Discussion and Implications We were unable to reach definitive conclusions over the use, acceptability, and effectiveness of IVR for dementia and mild cognitive impairment. Future studies should focus on ensuring their interventions are truly immersive, developing more robust controls and account for the rapid rate of obsolescence in digital technologies.

scholarly journals Feasibility and Tolerability of a Culture-Based Virtual Reality (VR) Training Program in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 3030 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jong-Hwan Park ◽  
Yung Liao ◽  
Du-Ri Kim ◽  
Seunghwan Song ◽  
Jun Ho Lim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
Digit Span ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Vr Training

The present study examined whether a culture-based virtual reality (VR) training program is feasible and tolerable for patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI), and whether it could improve cognitive function in these patients. Twenty-one outpatients with aMCI were randomized to either the VR-based training group or the control group in a 1:1 ratio. The VR-based training group participated in training for 30 min/day, two days/week, for three months (24 times). The VR-based program was designed based on Korean traditional culture and used attention, processing speed, executive function and memory conditions to stimulate cognitive function. The adherence to the culture-based VR training program was 91.55% ± 6.41% in the VR group. The only adverse events observed in the VR group were dizziness (4.2%) and fatigue (8.3%). Analysis revealed that the VR-based training group exhibited no significant differences following the three-month VR program in Korean Mini-Mental State Examination (K-MMSE) scores, working memory functions such as performance on the digit span test, or in Stroop test performance and word fluency. We conclude that although the 12-week culture-based VR training program did not improve cognitive function, our findings revealed that the culture-based VR training program was feasible and tolerable for participants with aMCI.

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