Dementia and Video Games: Systematic and Bibliographic Review
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Video games show promise in dementia care, primarily for rehabilitation rather than detection. Most studies use custom apps and involve small participant groups, indicating a need for broader technological integration in dementia research.
Area Of Science
- Gerontology
- Neuroscience
- Digital Health
Background
- The intersection of dementia research and video game technology has seen significant publication activity between 2004 and 2023.
- A growing body of literature explores the potential of interactive digital tools in managing cognitive decline.
Purpose Of The Study
- To systematically review and analyze publications on video game research for dementia care and detection.
- To identify key trends, technological developments, and research methodologies in this interdisciplinary field.
Main Methods
- A systematic and bibliographic review of publications sourced from the PubMed database.
- Adherence to PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews.
- Analysis of 77 selected publications based on 10 defined variables across bibliographic, medical, and technical categories.
Main Results
- The review identified a greater focus on video game applications for dementia rehabilitation compared to assessment and detection.
- Clinical trials in this domain typically involve small participant numbers, averaging around 38 subjects.
- A notable trend indicates that studies are often supervised by trainers or technology specialists, suggesting a potential technology familiarity gap within the target demographic.
Conclusions
- Interventions predominantly utilize custom-designed video game applications targeting physical activity and cognitive exercises.
- This review uniquely emphasizes the technical aspects of applied technologies and development methods in video game-based dementia care.
- The findings suggest that video games offer a beneficial tool for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and patients managing cognitive impairments like dementia.
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