The use of commercial computerised cognitive games in older adults: a meta-analysis

Brain training programs are currently one effective solution to prevent cognitive decline in healthy aging. We conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials assessing the use of commercially available computerised cognitive games to improve cognitive function in people aged above 60 year...

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Published in:Scientific reports 2020-09, Vol.10 (1), p.15276-15276, Article 15276
Main Authors: Bonnechère, Bruno, Langley, Christelle, Sahakian, Barbara Jacquelyn
Format: Article
Language:English
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Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Brain - physiology
Cognition - physiology
Cognitive Dysfunction - prevention & control
Dementia - prevention & control
Executive Function
Female
Healthy Aging - physiology
Humanities and Social Sciences
Humans
Male
Memory, Episodic
Memory, Short-Term - physiology
Middle Aged
multidisciplinary
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
Video Games
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Summary:Brain training programs are currently one effective solution to prevent cognitive decline in healthy aging. We conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials assessing the use of commercially available computerised cognitive games to improve cognitive function in people aged above 60 years old without cognitive impairment. 1,543 participants from sixteen studies were included in the meta-analysis. Statistically significant improvements were observed for processing speed (SMD increased 0.40 [95% CI 0.20–0.60], p 
ISSN:2045-2322
2045-2322
DOI:10.1038/s41598-020-72281-3