The potential role of neurotechnology-based cognitive training for older adults: A scoping review

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Background: There is a considerable variety of neurotechnology-based cognitive training using immersive and computerized technologies, although this wide variety of training is not well explored by the literature in manuscripts that describe what types of approaches exist and what training is most appropriate for certain individuals' necessities, especially for perceptual and cognitive outcomes. Aim: To synthesize neurotechnology-based cognitive training interventions for healthy older adults. Methods: We followed the guidelines set forth for conducting systematic scoping reviews proposed by Peters et al. (2015). Consistent with this methodology, our review was conducted in five steps (developing the specific research questions, identifying relevant studies, selecting studies, charting data, and summarizing and reporting results). Results and Discussion: The initial search of electronic databases yielded 417. After the removal of duplicates, 328 studies were screened. After abstract and title screening, we assessed 36 full texts for eligibility and included 13 studies in the final synthesis. From our first specific research question, the most frequently mentioned type of training in recent literature is computer-based cognitive training. From our second specific research question, the most frequently mentioned cognitive outcomes in healthy older adults are global cognition, inhibitory control, and processing speed. Conclusion: The results of this brief scoping review show the importance of evaluating the impact of neurotechnology-based cognitive training to verify its effects on the cognitive performance of healthy older adults.

DOI:http://doi.org/10.56238/IICongressmedicalnursing-177