Abstract
Background: At present, the number of older people is growing, especially in the developed countries where the living conditions enable a longer life expectancy. However, the higher age may result in the aging diseases such as dementia out which Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most frequent. Nevertheless, to maintain them both physically and mentally active, more assistance is required.
Objective: The purpose of this study is to discuss the efficacy of the use of modern information technologies, especially computer-based training programs, on people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Results: Although the results from the selected studies do not indicate that the computer-based training programs are effective in the delay of cognitive decline is concerned, they suggest that these computerbased training programs are at least appropriate for the improvement of their behavioural symptoms and progression of the disease.
Conclusion: Generally, these technological devices may contribute to the reduction of patients´ and their caregivers´ costs and certain flexibility, and thus the improvement of the quality of their life.
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, support devices, efficacy, review, dementia, memory.
Current Alzheimer Research
Title:Alzheimer’s Disease: Special Focus on the Efficacy of Computer-Based Training Programs - A Mini-Review
Volume: 15 Issue: 13
Author(s): Blanka Klimova, Kamil Kuca*Petra Maresova
Affiliation:
- Faculty of Informatics and Management, University of Hradec Kralove, Rokitanskeho 62, 50003, Hradec Kralove,Czech Republic
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, support devices, efficacy, review, dementia, memory.
Abstract: Background: At present, the number of older people is growing, especially in the developed countries where the living conditions enable a longer life expectancy. However, the higher age may result in the aging diseases such as dementia out which Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most frequent. Nevertheless, to maintain them both physically and mentally active, more assistance is required.
Objective: The purpose of this study is to discuss the efficacy of the use of modern information technologies, especially computer-based training programs, on people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Results: Although the results from the selected studies do not indicate that the computer-based training programs are effective in the delay of cognitive decline is concerned, they suggest that these computerbased training programs are at least appropriate for the improvement of their behavioural symptoms and progression of the disease.
Conclusion: Generally, these technological devices may contribute to the reduction of patients´ and their caregivers´ costs and certain flexibility, and thus the improvement of the quality of their life.
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Klimova Blanka, Kuca Kamil *, Maresova Petra , Alzheimer’s Disease: Special Focus on the Efficacy of Computer-Based Training Programs - A Mini-Review, Current Alzheimer Research 2018; 15 (13) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1567205015666180925105902
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1567205015666180925105902 |
Print ISSN 1567-2050 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1875-5828 |
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