Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: 광양보건대학교 작업치료과, 2 김해대학교 임상병리과This study examined the effects of a dual-task virtual reality program on the cognitive function and EEG for patients with mild cognitive impairment.A dual-task virtual reality program was performed in the experimental groups while conventional occupational therapy was carried out in the control group for 30 minutes per session, which was done five days per week for 6 weeks.The results were as follows.First, the memory of the cognitive function and balance was improved significantly in the experimental group with the dual-task virtual reality program compared to the control group with the traditional occupational therapy.Second, EEG was also increased significantly in the experimental group compared to the control group.The results of this study suggest that the dual-task virtual reality program was an effective treatment method for the elderly with mild cognitive impairment and would be a cornerstone of basic data that will be helpful to those suffering from a range of diseases.
Authors: Jung-Ha Hwang, Mi-Suk Park
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2909877199