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Detection of Mild Cognitive Impairment Based on Virtual Reality: A Scoping Review

Author(s): Shuo Wang, Huiru Yin, Guichen Li, Yong Jia, Minmin Leng, Qiuyan Meng, Chunyan Wang* and Li Chen*

Volume 17, Issue 2, 2020

Page: [126 - 140] Pages: 15

DOI: 10.2174/1567205017666200317100421

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Abstract

Background: To delay the decline in cognition and reduce the incidence of dementia, the precise detection of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is necessary. The application of Virtual Reality (VR) technology in this detection can overcome the shortage of traditional paper-and-pencil tests.

Objective: This review aimed to summarize the research progress of the detection of MCI using VR.

Methods: Eight databases from their inception to November 19, 2019, were systematically searched for studies applying VR in the detection of MCI. A thematic analysis was conducted according to the specific detection purpose and the main corresponding cognitive domains assessed were summarized; characteristics of the VR applications were also summarized.

Results: Twenty-eight studies were finally included. The detection purposes included discrimination between healthy controls and those with MCI, discrimination between aMCI subtypes, detection of MCI patients at risk of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), and discrimination between MCI and AD. VR tasks assessing spatial memory were applicable for all detection purposes, and the assessment of combinations of memory and executive function seemed more sensitive. Executive function and intentional episodic memory could be assessed to discriminate among healthy controls, individuals with MCI and those with AD. Incidental episodic memory was effective in detecting MCI with hippocampal atrophy. The most common characteristics of the VR applications were the use of semi-immersion, joysticks or gamepad interactions and simple, one-time behavioral assessments.

Conclusion: VR applications are promising in the detection of MCI, but further research is needed for clinical use.

Keywords: Mild cognitive impairment, dementia, detection, discriminate, virtual reality, scoping review.

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