Immersive Technologies for Cognitive Rehabilitation in Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment: Systematic Review - PubMed
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- Immersive technologies like VR, AR, and CAVE systems are being explored for cognitive rehabilitation in MCI and dementia.
- The review found 119 studies showing benefits of VR for memory, attention, and executive functioning, with AR aiding daily functioning and CAVE systems used for spatial navigation.
- Key barriers include cybersickness, interface complexity, small sample sizes, and practical constraints like cost and staffing.
- Future research should focus on standardized reporting, clinically meaningful outcomes, and scalability.