Effects of Exergaming in People with Dementia: Results of a Systematic Literature Review

Santen, Joeke van; Dröes, Rose-Marie; Holstege, Marije S.; Henkemans, O.A. Blanson; Rijn, Annelies van; Vries, Ralph de; Straten, Annemieke van; Meiland, Franka

doi:10.3233/jad-170667

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“…The group model used here provides opportunities for social interaction, and the experience of conducting the study in day programs as part of their regular activity schedule demonstrates the potential for implementation. This is one of the first studies examining the use of MBTs by PCI for leisure activities and further investigation of the impacts (e.g., psychosocial, cognitive, and physical) is indicated [26].…”

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Kinect Project: People with dementia or mild cognitive impairment learning to play group motion‐based games

Dove

Astell

2019

A&D Transl Res & Clin Interv

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IntroductionMotion-based technologies (MBTs) could provide nonpharmacologic interventions for people with cognitive impairment (PCI; e.g., dementia or mild cognitive impairment). This study examined the use of errorless learning techniques to empower PCI to use MBT.MethodsThirty-eight PCI were recruited to a 10-week (20 × 1-hour sessions) Xbox Kinect bowling group. Video recorded data from first, middle, and final sessions were coded to track (1) number of prompts per turn, (2) independent turn completion, and (3) duration of turns. These values were compared using repeated measures analysis of variance.ResultsLearning and improvement over time was demonstrated in 23 participants who were available for final analysis by significant decreases in number of prompts per turn and turn duration and significant increases in turns completed independently.DiscussionErrorless learning supported PCI to learn MBT and improve over time as evidenced by their need for fewer prompts, shorter turns, and more turns completed independently, confirming the potential of MBT to provide leisure activities for PCI.

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confidence: 99%

Kinect Project: People with dementia or mild cognitive impairment learning to play group motion‐based games

Dove

Astell

2019

A&D Transl Res & Clin Interv

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“…This author then screened titles and abstracts for eligibility. All the references of the review papers [11][12][13][14][15][16][18][19][20][22][23][24][25]27,28 were manually searched. A full-text version was obtained for studies that met the inclusion criteria based on their abstract.…”

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Interventions to Improve Gait in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review

Zhang

Low

Gwynn

et al. 2018

J American Geriatrics Society

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Objectives To review intervention programs that measure gait to investigate what features of the intervention may contribute to improving gait in older adults with cognitive impairment or dementia. Design Systematic review using Medline, Cinahl, Scopus, PsychInfo, Amed, Embase, Web of Science, and PubMed for original research published in English between January 1, 2000, and July 23, 2018, to identify interventional controlled trials. Narrative synthesis was undertaken. Results Of 6,379 citations, 36 articles met inclusion criteria. Interventions were categorized as medication or medical devices (8 studies), exercise (19 studies), and exercise plus cognitive training (9 studies). Antidementia medication may improve gait variability in people with Alzheimer's disease. Exercise programs focusing on strength and balance training, especially when combined with functional mobility training, improve gait in people with mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Exercise plus cognitive training programs combining strength and balance training, functional mobility training, and training on attention and executive function also improve gait. Conlusion Physical and cognitive factors affect gait performance, and both should be addressed in intervention programs. Physical exercises including functional mobility training, especially walking, have better results than physical programs with only static, resistance, and flexibility training. Cognitive intervention should be concomitant with physical exercises rather than separate, with a focus on attention and executive function. Combining physical training with cognitive training in a functional context may assist older adults with cognitive impairment generalize from training to everyday activity. J Am Geriatr Soc 67:381–391, 2019.

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“…Perhaps the most well-known application of virtual reality in this setting is as a tool to enhance clinicians’ and carers’ understanding and attitudes towards the experiences of PLWD through enabling them to experience what it is like to live with dementia [10, 16]. Recently, virtual and augmented reality for PLWD has been under investigation as a cognitive assessment and diagnostic tool and in the promotion of physical activity [10, 17] and fall prevention [18, 19]. In 2015, a study by García-Betances et al [10] indicated that virtual and augmented reality technology interventions for PLWD lacked high levels of immersion and interaction and that future virtual reality environments should be tailored to the needs of PLWD and their symptoms.…”

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A Mini-Review of Virtual Reality-Based Interventions to Promote Well-Being for People Living with Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment

D’Cunha

Nguyen

Naumovski³

et al. 2019

Gerontology

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Assistive technology including virtual reality and augmented reality has gained interest as a novel intervention in a range of clinical settings. This technology has the potential to provide mental stimulation, a connection to autobiographical memory through reminiscence, and enhanced quality of life (QoL) to people living with dementia (PLWD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). In this mini-review, we examine the available evidence from studies reporting on the potential benefits of virtual and augmented reality to provide enjoyable, leisurely activities that may promote QoL and psychological well-being and facilitate social interaction. In total, 10 studies of varying study designs and durations (5 min to 6 months) using virtual (n = 9) and augmented reality (n = 1) were examined in PLWD (n = 6) and MCI (n= 3), in addition to 1 study that included participants with both conditions. Overall, the virtual experiences were enjoyed by the participants, improved their mood and apathy, and were preferred when compared with nonvirtual experiences. However, small sample sizes and variations in study design limit the generalizability of the results. Nevertheless, the use of virtual and augmented reality technology for PLWD and MCI is a novel and emerging method which may provide cognitive stimulation and improve well-being. Future research should explore the potential application of this technology to promote social interaction in both the community and aged care settings. We suggest future studies in PLWD and MCI assess the effects of more sustained use of virtual and augmented reality technology on psychological outcomes including QoL, apathy, and depressive symptoms, with the incorporation of physiological biomarker outcomes.

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Effects of Exergaming in People with Dementia: Results of a Systematic Literature Review

Cited by 81 publications

References 53 publications

Kinect Project: People with dementia or mild cognitive impairment learning to play group motion‐based games

Kinect Project: People with dementia or mild cognitive impairment learning to play group motion‐based games

Interventions to Improve Gait in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review

A Mini-Review of Virtual Reality-Based Interventions to Promote Well-Being for People Living with Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment

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