Nonimmersive Brain Gaming for Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment: A Scoping Review
Gerontologist
Sood, P., Kletzel, S. L., et al. (2019).
Gerontologist, 59(6), e764-e781.
This systematic review investigates the effects of computerized brain games on cognitive function in adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia.
Applied Cognition Geriatric Taskforce, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine; U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Swedish ALF Foundation, Umeå University (Sweden); Västerbotten County Council (Sweden); SwedishStroke Foundation
Database inception to July 2017
Controlled studies
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Evidence suggested that electronic brain games can potentially improve cognitive function in older adults with MCI or dementia. "No adverse events were reported in the studies included in this review, however, no study reported details on safety outcomes that were systematically measured" (p. e777).
