The Effectiveness of Serious Games in Improving Memory Among Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Memory, one of the main cognitive functions, is known to decline with age. Serious games have been used for improving memory in older adults. The effectiveness of serious games in improving memory has been assessed by many studies. To draw definitive conclusions about the effectiveness of serious games, the findings of these studies need to be pooled and aggregated.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of serious games in improving memory in older adults with cognitive impairment.

Methods

A systematic review of randomized controlled trials was carried out. The search sources included 8 databases, the reference lists of the included studies and relevant reviews, and the studies that cited the included studies. In total, 2 reviewers (AA and

SUBMITTER: Abd-Alrazaq A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9399845 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature