Virtual and augmented reality applications to improve older adults' quality of life: A systematic mapping review and future directions

RS Baragash, H Aldowah, S Ghazal - Digital health, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective The use of virtual reality and augmented reality to improve older adults' quality of
life has rapidly increased in recent years. This systematic mapping review aimed to provide …

Involvement of brain-derived neurotrophic factor signaling in the pathogenesis of stress-related brain diseases

T Numakawa, R Kajihara - Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Neurotrophins including brain-derived neurotrophic factor, BDNF, have critical roles in
neuronal differentiation, cell survival, and synaptic function in the peripheral and central …

Cognitive telerehabilitation for older adults with neurodegenerative diseases in the COVID-19 era: a perspective study

S Bernini, F Stasolla, S Panzarasa, S Quaglini… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health problem that is radically transforming public and
private healthcare organizations around the world, negatively affecting the rehabilitative …

Effects of a dual intervention (motor and virtual reality-based cognitive) on cognition in patients with mild cognitive impairment: a single-blind, randomized controlled …

J Buele, F Avilés-Castillo, C Del-Valle-Soto… - Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Background The increase in cases of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) underlines the
urgency of finding effective methods to slow its progression. Given the limited effectiveness …

Alzheimer's disease: A review on the current trends of the effective diagnosis and therapeutics

AS Abdul Manap, R Almadodi, S Sultana… - Frontiers in Aging …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
The most prevalent cause of dementia is Alzheimer's disease. Cognitive decline and
accelerating memory loss characterize it. Alzheimer's disease advances sequentially …

[HTML][HTML] The Effects of Virtual Reality–Based Reminiscence Therapies for Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment: Systematic Review

Q Mao, Z Zhao, L Yu, Y Zhao, H Wang - Journal of medical Internet research, 2024 - jmir.org
Background Reminiscence therapy (RT) is a commonly used nonpharmaceutical treatment
for cognitive impairment. Artifacts or conversations are used in RT to recall individuals' …

Usability and user experience of cognitive intervention technologies for elderly people with MCI or dementia: a systematic review

LM Contreras-Somoza, E Irazoki… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Incorporating technology in cognitive interventions represents an innovation,
making them more accessible, flexible, and cost-effective. This will not be feasible without …

Home-based transcranial direct current stimulation to enhance cognition in stroke: randomized controlled trial

MH Ko, JY Yoon, YJ Jo, MN Son, DS Kim, GW Kim… - Stroke, 2022 - Am Heart Assoc
Background: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a promising tool for improving
poststroke cognitive function. Home-based rehabilitation is increasingly required for patients …

Effectiveness of online‐based cognitive intervention in community‐dwelling older adults with cognitive dysfunction: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

HJ Chae, SH Lee - International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild dementia imposes a substantial burden
on patients, families, and social systems. For MCI or mild dementia patient, cognitive training …

Usability of the REHOME solution for the telerehabilitation in neurological diseases: Preliminary results on motor and cognitive platforms

C Ferraris, I Ronga, R Pratola, G Coppo, T Bosso… - Sensors, 2022 - mdpi.com
The progressive aging of the population and the consequent growth of individuals with
neurological diseases and related chronic disabilities, will lead to a general increase in the …