The Effectiveness of a Virtual Reality-Based Intervention on Cognitive Functions in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Single-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial

Torpil B., ŞAHİN S., Pekcetin S., UYANIK M.

GAMES FOR HEALTH JOURNAL, vol.10, pp.109-114, 2021 (SSCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 10
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1089/g4h.2020.0086
  • Journal Name: GAMES FOR HEALTH JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Psycinfo
  • Page Numbers: pp.109-114
  • Keywords: Aged, Cognition, Kinect, Rehabilitation, Virtual reality, MEMORY, REHABILITATION, EXERCISE
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a broad term for people at a stage between normal age-related cognitive decline and dementia, where cognitive problems are present but do not impair activities of daily living. This study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of a virtual reality (VR)-based rehabilitation program on cognitive functions in MCI.