Development and effectiveness of virtual interactive working memory training for older people with mild cognitive impairment: a single-blind randomised controlled trial

• Published in: Age and ageing Vol. 48; no. 4; pp. 519 - 525
• Main Authors: Yang, Hui-Ling, Chu, Hsin, Kao, Ching-Chiu, Chiu, Huei-Ling, Tseng, Ing-Jy, Tseng, Philip, Chou, Kuei-Ru
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Oxford Publishing Limited (England) 01.07.2019
• Subjects: Cognitive ability; Cognitive functioning; Cognitive impairment; Complaints; Delayed; Delayed memory; Dementia; Dementia disorders; Deterioration; Memory; Older people; Retirement homes; Short term memory; randomised controlled trial; Memory training; mild cognitive impairment; older people; working memory

memory training is a potential intervention for retaining memory and reducing dementia risk in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). this study examined the effect of virtual interactive working memory training (VIMT) in older adults with MCI. single-blind, two-arm parallel-group, rando...