A systematic review of the use of virtual reality and its effects on cognition in individuals with neurocognitive disorders
Abstract Introduction Virtual reality (VR) interventions are increasingly used in individuals with brain injuries. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of VR on overall cognitive functioning in individuals with neurocognitive disorders (NCDs). Methods Using Preferred Reporting It...
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| author | Alexander Moreno Kylie Janine Wall Karthick Thangavelu Lucas Craven Emma Ward Nadeeka N. Dissanayaka |
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| description | Abstract Introduction Virtual reality (VR) interventions are increasingly used in individuals with brain injuries. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of VR on overall cognitive functioning in individuals with neurocognitive disorders (NCDs). Methods Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses guidelines, a systematic review of the published literature on immersive and nonimmersive VR technologies targeting cognition in minor and major NCDs was conducted: (PROSPERO registration number: CRD42019121953). Results A total of 22 studies were included in the review, for an aggregated sample of 564 individuals with NCDs. Most of the studies were conducted on patients who had stroke (27.3%), followed by mild cognitive impairment (22.7%) and Alzheimer's disease (13.6%). VR interventions used for cognitive rehabilitation suggested to improve cognition (e.g. memory, dual tasking, and visual attention), and secondarily to psychological functioning (e.g. reduction of anxiety, higher levels of well‐being, and increased use of coping strategies). Conclusion VR interventions are useful to improve cognition and psychological symptoms in NCDs. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ce1664b6e00646caa6b70a569ce3d9632025-08-20T03:22:00ZengWileyAlzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions2352-87372019-01-015183485010.1016/j.trci.2019.09.016A systematic review of the use of virtual reality and its effects on cognition in individuals with neurocognitive disordersAlexander Moreno0Kylie Janine Wall1Karthick Thangavelu2Lucas Craven3Emma Ward4Nadeeka N. Dissanayaka5Department of PsychologyUniversité de MontréalQuebecCanadaFaculty of HealthInstitute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of TechnologyQueenslandAustraliaUQ Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of MedicineThe University of QueenslandQueenslandAustraliaDepartment of PsychologyWestern Colorado UniversityGunnisonColoradoUSAFaculty of HealthInstitute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of TechnologyQueenslandAustraliaUQ Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of MedicineThe University of QueenslandQueenslandAustraliaAbstract Introduction Virtual reality (VR) interventions are increasingly used in individuals with brain injuries. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of VR on overall cognitive functioning in individuals with neurocognitive disorders (NCDs). Methods Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses guidelines, a systematic review of the published literature on immersive and nonimmersive VR technologies targeting cognition in minor and major NCDs was conducted: (PROSPERO registration number: CRD42019121953). Results A total of 22 studies were included in the review, for an aggregated sample of 564 individuals with NCDs. Most of the studies were conducted on patients who had stroke (27.3%), followed by mild cognitive impairment (22.7%) and Alzheimer's disease (13.6%). VR interventions used for cognitive rehabilitation suggested to improve cognition (e.g. memory, dual tasking, and visual attention), and secondarily to psychological functioning (e.g. reduction of anxiety, higher levels of well‐being, and increased use of coping strategies). Conclusion VR interventions are useful to improve cognition and psychological symptoms in NCDs.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trci.2019.09.016Neurocognitive disorderDementiaVirtual realityCognitive impairmentCognitive rehabilitationTechnology |
| spellingShingle | Alexander Moreno Kylie Janine Wall Karthick Thangavelu Lucas Craven Emma Ward Nadeeka N. Dissanayaka A systematic review of the use of virtual reality and its effects on cognition in individuals with neurocognitive disorders Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions Neurocognitive disorder Dementia Virtual reality Cognitive impairment Cognitive rehabilitation Technology |
| title | A systematic review of the use of virtual reality and its effects on cognition in individuals with neurocognitive disorders |
| title_full | A systematic review of the use of virtual reality and its effects on cognition in individuals with neurocognitive disorders |
| title_fullStr | A systematic review of the use of virtual reality and its effects on cognition in individuals with neurocognitive disorders |
| title_full_unstemmed | A systematic review of the use of virtual reality and its effects on cognition in individuals with neurocognitive disorders |
| title_short | A systematic review of the use of virtual reality and its effects on cognition in individuals with neurocognitive disorders |
| title_sort | systematic review of the use of virtual reality and its effects on cognition in individuals with neurocognitive disorders |
| topic | Neurocognitive disorder Dementia Virtual reality Cognitive impairment Cognitive rehabilitation Technology |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trci.2019.09.016 |
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