Exploring Non-Pharmacologic Adjunctive Therapies for Patients with Neurodegenerative Diseases
<i>Background</i>: Alternative therapies, such as non-invasive neuromodulation techniques, cognitive therapies, virtual reality-based interventions, and psychological support, represent promising approaches for treating and supporting the management plan for patients with neurodegenerati...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Medicina |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/7/1224 |
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| Summary: | <i>Background</i>: Alternative therapies, such as non-invasive neuromodulation techniques, cognitive therapies, virtual reality-based interventions, and psychological support, represent promising approaches for treating and supporting the management plan for patients with neurodegenerative disorders. Recent research has focused on the effectiveness of neuromodulation therapies, as they show improvements in both emotional and cognitive functions in patients with neurodegenerative disorders. <i>Material and Methods</i>: A literature review was conducted by searching Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science in February 2025. In total, 20 studies that met the inclusion criteria were considered for the present review, and the studies included were conducted between 2020 and 2025. <i>Results</i>: Innovative neuromodulation therapies have demonstrated their high potential in the management care plan of neurodegenerative disorders and as non-invasive neuromodulation therapies, both in the emotional manifestations of the patients and in the cognitive ones, with a direct impact on their caregivers’ experience. Although research is ongoing, the following preliminary findings are encouraging, suggesting that these methods may complement or even replace certain traditional interventions. <i>Conclusions</i>: Alternative therapies (non-invasive neuromodulation techniques, cognitive therapies, virtual reality-based interventions, and psychological support) represent promising approaches for treating and supporting the management care plan for neurodegenerative disorders, even in the cases where no other drug-based treatment option can be applied. Each method has its unique advantages, but further studies are needed to create treatment protocols and confirm their long-term effectiveness. Integrating these strategies into personalized management care plans can significantly improve cognitive function and emotional health and increase the quality of life of patients with cognitive and neurodegenerative disorders. |
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| ISSN: | 1010-660X 1648-9144 |