Immersive Technologies Targeting Spatial Memory Decline: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: The ability to preserve cognitive health in aging populations increasingly relies on early detection and intervention in neurodegenerative processes. Spatial memory, a fundamental cognitive ability supporting navigation, environmental awareness, and daily independence, often deteriorates in the preclinical stages of neurodegenerative diseases. However, conventional assessment tools frequently lack ecological validity and fail to capture the multifaceted nature of spatial cognition in real-world contexts. This systematic review aims to examine the application of immersive technologies, specifically Immersive Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR), in the evaluation and rehabilitation of spatial memory. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, a total o

SUBMITTER: Solares L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12466985 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature