The Use of Motion-Based Technology for People Living With Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Literature Review

Abstract

BackgroundThe number of people living with dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is increasing substantially. Although there are many research efforts directed toward the prevention and treatment of dementia and MCI, it is also important to learn more about supporting people to live well with dementia or MCI through cognitive, physical, and leisure means. While past research suggests that technology can be used to support positive aging for people with dementia or MCI, the use of motion-based technology has not been thoroughly explored with this population.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to identify and synthesize the current literature involving the use of motion-based technology for people living with dementia or MCI by identifying themes while noting areas requiring further research.MethodsA systematic review of studies involving the use of motion-based technology for human participants living with dementia or MCI was conducted.ResultsA total of 31 articles met the inclusion criteria. Five questions are addressed concerning (1) context of use; (2) population included (ie, dementia, MCI, or both); (3) hardware and software selection; (4) use of motion-based technology in a group or individual setting; and (5) details about the introduction, teaching, and support methods applied when using the motion-based technology with people living with dementia or MCI.ConclusionsThe findings of this review confirm the potential of motion-based technology to improve the lives of people living with dementia or MCI. The use of this technology also spans across several contexts including cognitive, physical, and leisure; all of which support multidimensional well-being. The literature provides evidence that people living with dementia or MCI can learn how to use this technology and that they enjoy doing so. However, there is a lack of information provided in the literature regarding the introduction, training, and support methods applied when using this form of technology with this population. Future research should address the appropriate introduction, teaching, and support required for people living with dementia or MCI to use the motion-based technology. In addition, it is recommended that the diverse needs of these specific end-users be considered in the design and development of this technology.

Kinect Project: People with dementia or mild cognitive impairment learning to play group motion‐based games

“…This study used the Xbox One Kinect [19] given that interaction with this system relies purely on intuitive and naturalistic movements (e.g., waving an arm), resulting in fewer usability issues [12]. The Xbox One Kinect was chosen over the previous “Xbox 360 Kinect” as the latter cannot accommodate seated play or people using mobility devices [17].…”

“…The physical actions required to interact with MBT are intuitive and resemble everyday gestures, particularly when combined with the simplicity of interaction and immediate screen feedback. However, to deliver these benefits requires a good understanding of how PCI learn to use MBT and the best strategies for teaching and supporting them to use this type of technology [12].…”

“…Motion-based technologies (MBTs; e.g., Xbox Kinect) can provide varied activities for PCI to play independently or with others [12]. MBTs interpret human motions (e.g., stepping) as commands and elicit corresponding actions in the virtual world (e.g., game character walking).…”

An Approach to Develop a Motion-Sensitive, Locally Multiplayer-Hybrid (Multipid) 3d Video Game

“…healthcare games and platforms (e.g. [12][13][14]), computer vision, robotics (e.g. [15][16][17]) or educational purposes (e.g.…”

Caracterização da utilização de computador e internet entre os idosos residentes do município de São Paulo: Estudo SABE (Saúde Bem-Estar e Envelhecimento)

“…redução da capacidade de memória, acuidade visual, audição, motricidade fina, locomoção entre outras. Tais fatores podem estar associados a diminuição do acesso dos idosos as tecnologias(SALES, 2007) Um dos objetivos do envelhecimento ativo é continuar aprendendo para se adaptar às mudanças que ocorrem no envelhecimento e adquirir habilidades para continuar ativo e produtivo, acredita-se que o envolvimento dos idosos com a internet pode proporcionar essa conquista(NIMROD, 2012;DOVE e ASTELL, 2017) No presente estudo, as variáveis de saúde que mantiveram associação com autilização do computador e da internet foram a autoavaliação de saúde, hipertensão arterial, diabetes melitus, acidente vascular encefálico, acuidade visual e auditiva preservadas, comprometimento nas AIVD e ABVD e multimorbidade, entretanto, no modelo final somente as variáveis AIVD, acidente vascular encefálico e multimorbidade permaneceram como ajuste do modelo. Segundo WAGNER et al (2010) ter boas condições de saúde, pouca morbidades e independência funcional estão associadas a utilização do computador e da internet.…”