Development of a digital memory and learning test for elderly individuals
Abstract Background Population aging and the increase in memory-related diseases have motivated the search for accessible cognitive screening instruments. To develop a digital memory and learning test (DMLT) based on Rey’s Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT) principles to assess cognition in the e...
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| author | Iany Tâmilla Pereira Batista Keviny Magalhães Queiroz Carlos Eduardo de Souza Menezes Arnaldo Aires Peixoto Junior Edgar Marçal |
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| description | Abstract Background Population aging and the increase in memory-related diseases have motivated the search for accessible cognitive screening instruments. To develop a digital memory and learning test (DMLT) based on Rey’s Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT) principles to assess cognition in the elderly and identify early cognitive decline. Methods The research was divided into two phases: developing the digital test and the experimental phase of comparison with a reference test. The test was designed to assess episodic declarative memory through auditory-verbal learning. The experimental procedure involved 18 elderly participants and aimed to compare the performance on the digital test with the traditional RAVLT, followed by an evaluation of participant satisfaction. Results Performance on the digital test and the RAVLT was comparable, with no significant statistical differences, indicating convergent validity between the instruments. Electroencephalographic activity analyses revealed correlations between wave patterns and test performance, suggesting that the digital test may provide additional insights into the neurophysiological processes underlying cognitive performance. Satisfaction assessment revealed high participant acceptance. Conclusion The DMLT is a promising tool for cognitive assessment in the elderly, offering an accessible alternative. The high acceptance among elderly participants suggests that the test has potential for clinical and research use, although further studies are needed to validate its effectiveness in broader clinical settings. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-36dd729c826140abb846dd5e9e2580772025-01-05T12:45:24ZengBMCBMC Geriatrics1471-23182025-01-012511910.1186/s12877-024-05421-3Development of a digital memory and learning test for elderly individualsIany Tâmilla Pereira Batista0Keviny Magalhães Queiroz1Carlos Eduardo de Souza Menezes2Arnaldo Aires Peixoto Junior3Edgar Marçal4Federal University of CearáFederal University of CearáChristus University CentreChristus University CentreFederal University of CearáAbstract Background Population aging and the increase in memory-related diseases have motivated the search for accessible cognitive screening instruments. To develop a digital memory and learning test (DMLT) based on Rey’s Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT) principles to assess cognition in the elderly and identify early cognitive decline. Methods The research was divided into two phases: developing the digital test and the experimental phase of comparison with a reference test. The test was designed to assess episodic declarative memory through auditory-verbal learning. The experimental procedure involved 18 elderly participants and aimed to compare the performance on the digital test with the traditional RAVLT, followed by an evaluation of participant satisfaction. Results Performance on the digital test and the RAVLT was comparable, with no significant statistical differences, indicating convergent validity between the instruments. Electroencephalographic activity analyses revealed correlations between wave patterns and test performance, suggesting that the digital test may provide additional insights into the neurophysiological processes underlying cognitive performance. Satisfaction assessment revealed high participant acceptance. Conclusion The DMLT is a promising tool for cognitive assessment in the elderly, offering an accessible alternative. The high acceptance among elderly participants suggests that the test has potential for clinical and research use, although further studies are needed to validate its effectiveness in broader clinical settings.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-05421-3ElderlyCognitive trainingMemory and learning testsNeuropsychological testsElectroencephalography |
| spellingShingle | Iany Tâmilla Pereira Batista Keviny Magalhães Queiroz Carlos Eduardo de Souza Menezes Arnaldo Aires Peixoto Junior Edgar Marçal Development of a digital memory and learning test for elderly individuals BMC Geriatrics Elderly Cognitive training Memory and learning tests Neuropsychological tests Electroencephalography |
| title | Development of a digital memory and learning test for elderly individuals |
| title_full | Development of a digital memory and learning test for elderly individuals |
| title_fullStr | Development of a digital memory and learning test for elderly individuals |
| title_full_unstemmed | Development of a digital memory and learning test for elderly individuals |
| title_short | Development of a digital memory and learning test for elderly individuals |
| title_sort | development of a digital memory and learning test for elderly individuals |
| topic | Elderly Cognitive training Memory and learning tests Neuropsychological tests Electroencephalography |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-05421-3 |
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