Mobile Technology for Cognitive Assessment of Older Adults: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

The number of people diagnosed with dementia is rising appreciably as the population ages. In an effort to improve outcomes, many have called for facilitating early detection of cognitive decline. Increased use of mobile technology by older adults provides the opportunity to deliver convenient, cost-effective assessments for earlier detection of cognitive impairment. This article presents a review of the literature on how mobile platforms-smartphones and tablets-are being used for cognitive assessment of older adults along with benefits and opportunities associated with using mobile platforms for cognitive assessment.

Research design and methods

We searched MEDLINE, Web of Science, PsycInfo, CINAHL, EMBASE, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlle

SUBMITTER: Koo BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6312550 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature