Effects of Virtual Reality Training on Cognitive Function in MCI Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Yu Jing, Song Jingru, Shen Qin
Primary Institution: School of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
Hypothesis
Does fully immersive virtual reality training improve cognitive function in patients with mild cognitive impairment?
Conclusion
Fully immersive virtual reality training improved cognitive functioning, executive functioning, and attention in MCI patients but was less effective in improving memory.
Supporting Evidence
- Fully immersive VR training significantly improved global cognitive function.
- Executive function was notably enhanced with sufficient intervention duration.
- Attention in MCI patients improved significantly with VR training.
- Memory improvement was not statistically significant with VR training.
Takeaway
Using virtual reality can help people with mild memory problems think better and pay more attention, but it doesn't help them remember things as well.
Methodology
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluating the effects of fully immersive virtual reality training on cognitive function in MCI patients.
Potential Biases
Some studies had unclear risk of bias.
Limitations
The quality of the included studies was not high, and the risk of bias in some studies was unclear.
Participant Demographics
Patients with mild cognitive impairment, mean age approximately 72 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Confidence Interval
95% CI [0.55, 4.12]
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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