Cognitive Interventions in Healthy Older Adults and People With Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review
Ageing Research Reviews
Reijnders, J., van Heugten, C., et al. (2013).
Ageing Research Reviews, 12(1), 263-275.
This systematic review investigates the effectiveness of cognitive interventions in older adults with and without mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
National Initiative Brain & Cognition (Netherlands); Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO)
2007-2012
Randomized controlled trials; clinical studies
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Of the 35 studies reviewed, six included participants with MCI. The findings suggest that cognitive interventions can be effective in improving performance in various areas such as memory, executive functioning, and processing speed. However, further research is warranted due to the heterogeneity of the interventions included, outcomes reported and methodological quality of the studies.
