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  • Human-Computer Interaction

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  • Spaced retrieval is a proven memory enhancement technique, but its application in daily life for Alzheimer disease (AD) patients has been challenging.
  • Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to AD affects memory, necessitating accessible interventions for sustained cognitive function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of a mobile application integrating spaced retrieval with machine learning for memory improvement in individuals with MCI due to AD.
  • To assess the app's ability to optimize memory retention schedules by tracking individual forgetting rates.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study involved 61 participants (including 20 with MCI due to AD) using a mobile app daily for 4 weeks to learn new facts and name-face associations.
  • Participants engaged in daily sessions answering 15 questions, with a machine learning algorithm adjusting spaced retrieval intervals.
  • Memory recall was assessed via recognition tests after a 1-week break from app usage.

Main Results:

  • All participants with MCI due to AD showed significant memory improvements for learned facts (P<.001) after 1 month of app use.
  • Memory improvements in the MCI group were comparable to young and healthy older adults, with 95% showing over 10 percentage point gains.
  • No significant memory decay was observed for any group after a 1-week hiatus; 80% of MCI participants adhered to the schedule, and 50% desired continued use.

Conclusions:

  • Mobile spaced retrieval applications are a feasible and effective tool for supporting memory retention in individuals with early-stage AD.
  • The app successfully aids in retaining recently learned facts and name-face associations, showing promise for daily cognitive support.