Effect of Digital Technology Interventions for Cognitive Function Improvement in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Research in Nursing & Health
Park, H., & Ha, J. (2024).
Research in Nursing & Health, 47(4), 409-422.
<div>This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the effects of technological interventions (e.g., virtual reality or computer-based treatments) on cognitive function for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia.</div>
No funding received
From database inception to April 2023
<div>Randomized-controlled trials published in English or Korean</div>
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<div>Digital technology interventions significantly improved global cognitive function in MCI and dementia (SMD = 0.31). In studies investigating only MCI, findings were similar with SMD = 0.38. Limitations to this review included small sample sizes of the included studies and heterogeneity across the studies.</div>
<div>Three studies reported the effects of digital technology on attention and showed significant improvements (SMD = 1.17). The three studies investigating visuospatial perception also showed a significant improvement following intervention (SMD = 0.68). There was also a significant effect of the intervention on memory (SMD = 0.45; 5 studies). Six studies found no significant difference for the effects of intervention on executive function. Limitations to this review included small sample sizes of the included studies and heterogeneity across the studies.</div>
