Abstract
Spatial navigation is among the first cognitive functions to be impaired in Alzheimer's disease [1] and deficit in this domain is detectable earlier in patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment [2]. Since efficacy of cognitive training in persons with MCI was successfully assessed [3], we developed a multitasking training protocol using virtual environments for stimulating attention, perception and visuo-spatial cognition in order to empower spatial orientation in MCI. Two healthy elders were exposed to the training over a period of four weeks and both showed improved performances in attention and orientation after the end of the intervention.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Studies in Health Technology and Informatics |
Pages | 234-236 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Volume | 144 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- Mild cognitive impairment
- Spatial orientation
- Virtual reality
- Visuo-spatial cognition
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biomedical Engineering
- Health Informatics
- Health Information Management