Integrating music therapy and video games in cognitive interventions: innovative applications of closed-loop EEG
2024

Combining Music Therapy and Video Games for Cognitive Improvement

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Wang Ying, Zhang Kexin, Yu Hao, Wan Xianglong, Liu Tiange, Li Danyang, Duan Dingna, Xie Xueguang, Wen Dong

Primary Institution: University of Science and Technology Beijing

Hypothesis

Can integrating music therapy and video games enhance cognitive function more effectively than either method alone?

Conclusion

The combination of music therapy and video games shows significant potential for improving cognitive abilities.

Supporting Evidence

  • Music therapy can enhance cognitive function and reduce anxiety and depression.
  • Video games have been shown to improve cognitive abilities in older adults.
  • Combining music with video games can lead to better memory and spatial awareness.
  • Closed-loop EEG systems provide real-time feedback for personalized cognitive interventions.

Takeaway

This study suggests that using music and video games together can help people think better and remember things more easily.

Methodology

The paper reviews cognitive intervention methods that combine music therapy and video games, focusing on EEG applications.

Limitations

Personalized treatment plans and standardized procedures for music video games are still under development.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3389/fnagi.2024.1498821

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