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Recommendations for the Use of Serious Games in Neurodegenerative Disorders: 2016 Delphi Panel
Valeria Manera1,2, Grégory Ben-Sadoun1, Teun Aalbers3
1Université Côte d'Azur, Cognition, Behaviour, Technology - CoBTeKNice, France.
Frontiers in Psychology
|August 10, 2017
Summary
Serious Games (SG) offer adaptable health solutions for neurodegenerative disorders (ND). Updated recommendations emphasize personalized use for assessment, stimulation, and well-being in elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment or dementia.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Neuroscience
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Serious Games (SG) are increasingly utilized in healthcare, particularly for neurodegenerative disorders (ND) like Alzheimer's disease.
- Existing recommendations for SG use in ND populations are limited, necessitating updated guidance.
- Previous recommendations were established in 2014, highlighting the need for current expert consensus.
Purpose of the Study:
- To update and refine recommendations for the application of Serious Games in individuals with neurodegenerative disorders.
- To gather expert opinions via a Delphi panel to inform evidence-based guidelines.
- To provide current best practices for utilizing SG in assessment, treatment, stimulation, and rehabilitation for ND patients.
Main Methods:
- An expert Delphi panel was convened to discuss and gather opinions on the use of Serious Games for neurodegenerative disorders.
- The panel's consensus was used to update existing recommendations from 2014.
- Consideration was given to different types of SG (e.g., Exergames, cognitive games) and their specific applications.
Main Results:
- Serious Games are confirmed as suitable for elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia.
- SG can be used for assessment, cognitive stimulation, and enhancing overall well-being, with specific applications varying by population (e.g., physical stimulation for MCI).
- Optimal use involves trained caregivers in clinical or home settings, 2-4 times weekly, with personalization based on SG type and patient needs.
Conclusions:
- Serious Games represent a valuable tool for managing neurodegenerative disorders, offering benefits in assessment and rehabilitation.
- Personalized application, guided by clinicians and considering SG typology, is crucial for maximizing effectiveness.
- Regular use (2-4 times/week) by trained caregivers enhances the therapeutic potential of SG for elderly individuals with cognitive decline.
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