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Erlend Lane1, Devayani Joshi1, Synthia Guimond2
1Division of Digital Psychiatry, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, United States.
Schizophrenia Research. Cognition
|March 29, 2024
Summary
Smartphones enable remote cognitive assessments for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder patients, showing feasibility but limited current research. Further studies are needed to explore digital phenotyping potential for these cognitive deficits.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Digital Health
Background:
- Cognitive deficits are prominent in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, significantly contributing to patient disability.
- Traditional in-lab cognitive assessments are resource-intensive and not suitable for remote monitoring.
- Smartphone technology offers a novel avenue for real-world, momentary cognitive assessments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current research on momentary cognitive assessments using smartphones in individuals with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
- To identify the mobile platforms and cognitive domains investigated in this emerging field.
- To assess the feasibility and limitations of smartphone-based cognitive assessments.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review of 14 experimental articles was conducted.
- Studies focused on cognitive domains including memory, processing speed, executive function, verbal fluency, social cognition, and typing patterns.
- Research utilizing mobile platforms for remote cognitive assessment was analyzed.
Main Results:
- Smartphone-based assessments are feasible for remote cognitive evaluation in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
- A range of cognitive domains has been explored, including visual working memory, processing speed, and executive functions.
- The current volume of research in this area is notably low, indicating a need for expansion.
Conclusions:
- Remote cognitive assessment via smartphones is a viable approach for studying schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
- Significant potential exists for digital phenotyping through smartphone data to understand cognitive impairments.
- Further research is crucial to validate these methods and develop innovative digital tools.
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