Designing a Game-Based Cognitive Assessment for a Tablet
The growth of ageing populations in many countries has prompted interest in the assessment of cognitive ability in elderly individuals. The early detection of cognitive impairment, and decline of cognitive abilities, is relevant to the diagnosis of mental health conditions such as dementia, mild cog...
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| Format | Dissertation |
| Language | English |
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ProQuest Dissertations & Theses
01.01.2014
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| Summary: | The growth of ageing populations in many countries has prompted interest in the assessment of cognitive ability in elderly individuals. The early detection of cognitive impairment, and decline of cognitive abilities, is relevant to the diagnosis of mental health conditions such as dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and delirium. The detection and monitoring of cognitive status is contingent on the tools available and current methods are non-comprehensive and difficult to use. This thesis presents the design of a prototype to address the lack of readily available cognitive assessments for the elderly. The developed prototype is a tablet-based game designed for use in a clinical setting. A usability study was conducted to assess the prototype and based on these findings; a set of recommendations were developed. The limitations and implications for future work on this topic are outlined. |
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| ISBN: | 9781321077001 1321077009 |