Effectiveness of Active Exergames for Improving Cognitive Function in Patients with Neurological Disabilities: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Li, Kunbin; Wang, Yan; Wu, Zida; Yao, Xianli; Fan, Yindi

doi:10.1089/g4h.2022.0134

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“…Exergames have been found to improve functional outcomes in chronic stroke (31), as well as motor functions including balance and gait in healthy older adults and neurological populations (28,(32)(33)(34)(35)(36)(37)(38)(39)(40). Exergames have also been found to improve cognitive functions in healthy older adults, neurological and general populations (41)(42)(43)(44)(45)(46)(47). Therefore, motorcognitive exergames have been suggested as an adjunct to usual care and as a strategy to avoid deconditioning when therapy is discontinued (35,42).…”

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PEMOCS: theory derivation of a concept for PErsonalized MOtor-Cognitive exergame training in chronic Stroke—a methodological paper with an application example

Huber,

Manser,

de Bruin

2024

Front. Sports Act. Living

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BackgroundCoping with residual cognitive and gait impairments is a prominent unmet need in community-dwelling chronic stroke survivors. Motor-cognitive exergames may be promising to address this unmet need. However, many studies have so far implemented motor-cognitive exergame interventions in an unstructured manner and suitable application protocols remain yet unclear. We, therefore, aimed to summarize existing literature on this topic, and developed a training concept for motor-cognitive exergame interventions in chronic stroke.MethodsThe development of the training concept for personalized motor-cognitive exergame training for stroke (PEMOCS) followed Theory Derivation procedures. This comprised (1.1) a thorough (narrative) literature search on long-term stroke rehabilitation; (1.2) a wider literature search beyond the topic of interest to identify analogies, and to induce creativity; (2) the identification of parent theories; (3) the adoption of suitable content or structure of the main parent theory; and (4) the induction of modifications to adapt it to the new field of interest. We also considered several aspects of the “Framework for Developing and Evaluating Complex Interventions” by the Medical Research Council. Specifically, a feasibility study was conducted, and refining actions based on the findings were performed.ResultsA training concept for improving cognitive functions and gait in community-dwelling chronic stroke survivors should consider the principles for neuroplasticity, (motor) skill learning, and training. We suggest using a step-based exergame training for at least 12 weeks, 2–3 times a week for approximately 45 min. Gentile's Taxonomy for Motor Learning was identified as suitable fundament for the personalized progression and variability rules, and extended by a third cognitive dimension. Concepts and models from related fields inspired further additions and modifications to the concept.ConclusionWe propose the PEMOCS concept for improving cognitive functioning and gait in community-dwelling chronic stroke survivors, which serves as a guide for structuring and implementing motor-cognitive exergame interventions. Future research should focus on developing objective performance parameters that enable personalized progression independent of the chosen exergame type.

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PEMOCS: theory derivation of a concept for PErsonalized MOtor-Cognitive exergame training in chronic Stroke—a methodological paper with an application example

Huber,

Manser,

de Bruin

2024

Front. Sports Act. Living

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“…In healthy older adults, exergames have been shown to improve motor and dual-task functions [ 46 – 51 ], while potential has been reported for improving cognitive functions [ 52 – 56 ]. In other neurological populations, exergames showed beneficial effects on balance, mobility, and walking capacity [ 57 – 62 ], while the evidence for improving cognitive functions with exergames is yet scarce and inconsistent [ 63 – 66 ]. In (chronic) stroke, exergames have been found a suitable adjunct to conventional rehabilitation for improving motor functions [ 67 – 69 ].…”

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PEMOCS: Evaluating the effects of a concept-guided, PErsonalised, MOtor-Cognitive exergame training on cognitive functions and gait in chronic Stroke—study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Huber,

Knols,

Held

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Background Many stroke survivors remain with residual cognitive and motor impairments despite receiving timely acute and sub-acute rehabilitation. This indicates that rehabilitation following stroke should be continuous to meet the needs of individual stroke patients. Both cognitive and motor functions are essential for mastering daily life and, therefore, should be aimed at with rehabilitation. Exergames, motor-cognitive exercises performed using video games, are an auspicious method to train both motor and cognitive functions and at the same time may foster the long-term motivation for training. This study aims to assess the effect of concept-guided, personalised, motor-cognitive exergame training on cognitive and motor functions in chronic stroke survivors. Methods This study is a single-blinded, randomised controlled trial. Assessments are performed at baseline, after a 12-week intervention, and at a 24-weeks follow-up. Chronic stroke patients (≥ 18 years old, ≥ 6 months post-stroke) able to stand for 3 min, independently walk 10 m, follow a two-stage command, and without other neurological diseases apart from cognitive deficits or dementia are included. Participants in the intervention group perform the exergame training twice per week for 30 (beginning) up to 40 (end) minutes additionally to their usual care programme. Participants in the control group receive usual care without additional intervention(s). Global cognitive functioning (total Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score) is the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes include health-related quality of life, specific cognitive functions, single- and dual-task mobility, and spatiotemporal gait parameters. The target sample size for this trial is 38 participants. Linear mixed models with the post-outcome scores as dependent variables and group and time as fixed effects will be performed for analysis. Discussion Superior improvements in global cognitive functioning and in the abovementioned secondary outcomes in the intervention group compared to the control group are hypothesised. The results of this study may guide future design of long-term rehabilitation interventions after stroke. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05524727). Registered on September 1, 2022.

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Effectiveness of Active Exergames for Improving Cognitive Function in Patients with Neurological Disabilities: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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References 43 publications

PEMOCS: theory derivation of a concept for PErsonalized MOtor-Cognitive exergame training in chronic Stroke—a methodological paper with an application example

PEMOCS: theory derivation of a concept for PErsonalized MOtor-Cognitive exergame training in chronic Stroke—a methodological paper with an application example

PEMOCS: Evaluating the effects of a concept-guided, PErsonalised, MOtor-Cognitive exergame training on cognitive functions and gait in chronic Stroke—study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

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