Technology-based cognitive training and rehabilitation interventions for individuals with mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are at heightened risk of developing dementia. Rapid advances in computing technology have enabled researchers to conduct cognitive training and rehabilitation interventions with the assistance of technology. This systematic review aims to evaluate the effects of technology-based cognitive training or rehabilitation interventions to improve cognitive function among individuals with MCI.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review using the following criteria: individuals with MCI, empirical studies, and evaluated a technology-based cognitive training or rehabilitation intervention. Twenty-six articles met the criteria.

Results

Studies were characterized by considerable variation in study design, intervention con

SUBMITTER: Ge S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6139138 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature