Application and Prospect of Computer-based Cognitive Training Technology in Improving Cognitive Function in the Elderly

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1673-5765.2021.03.006

Abstract

Abstract:

As a non-invasive cognitive rehabilitation measure, the computer-based cognitive training technology has different forms and abundant training contents, including computer-assisted cognitive rehabilitation, exergames and virtual reality. It is welcomed by the therapists and elderly patients. Currently, it has been applied in some developed countries and regions, and it is expected to be popularized in the communities. Studies suggested that the computer-based cognitive training has some effects in improving cognitive function in the elderly, and play a role in different cognitive domains, such as executive function, attention, memory, processing speed. However, there is lack of high-quality research, and it has some limitations in clinical application. There is also a lack of unified training standards and exercise prescriptions for the elderly patients, which is expected to be improved in the future.

Key words: Elderly; Computer-based cognitive training; Cognitive function; Computerassisted cognitive rehabilitation; Exergames; Virtual reality

摘要：

基于计算机认知训练技术作为一种非侵入性的认知训练干预措施，有多种形式及丰富的训练内容，包括计算机辅助认知康复、运动游戏、虚拟现实等技术，受到了治疗师及老年患者的欢迎。目前在部分发达国家和地区已开始应用，并有望在社区中推广应用。研究认为基于计算机认知训练在改善老年认知功能上有一定效果，并在不同的认知领域发挥作用，如执行功能、注意力、记忆能力、处理速度等。但很少有高质量的研究报道，并在临床应用中存在局限性，对于老年患者缺乏统一的训练标准及运动处方，这些有望在未来的临床实践中进一步完善。

关键词: 老年; 计算机认知训练; 认知功能; 计算机辅助认知康复; 运动游戏; 虚拟现实

LIU Zhi-Lan, JIA Jie. Application and Prospect of Computer-based Cognitive Training Technology in Improving Cognitive Function in the Elderly[J]. Chinese Journal of Stroke, 2021, 16(03): 246-250.

刘智岚，贾杰. 基于计算机认知训练技术在改善老年认知功能中的应用与展望[J]. 中国卒中杂志, 2021, 16(03): 246-250.

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