Abstract
Cognitive and executive functions (EF) intervention programs for people with mild cognitive
impairment (MCI) has not been studied enough, especially with the use of virtual reality. The
purpose of the current study was to examine the effectiveness of using the Virtual Action
Planning – Supermarket (VAP-S) to improve performance of a shopping task and EF among
people with MCI. Seven participants with non-amnestic or multi-domain amnestic MCI
completed the study protocol which followed an ABA single subject design. The outcome
measures included the Multiple Errands Test (MET) to assess EF while performing a shopping
task and the WebNeuro to assess EF impairments. Results showed that 4 participants improved
their EF as assessed by the WebNeuro and 4 improved their performance of the shopping task
in the MET. It seems that in some cases a learning effect occurred which explains why some of
the participants did not improve. The results point to the potential of using the VAP-S as an
intervention tool for training EF in people with MCI.
impairment (MCI) has not been studied enough, especially with the use of virtual reality. The
purpose of the current study was to examine the effectiveness of using the Virtual Action
Planning – Supermarket (VAP-S) to improve performance of a shopping task and EF among
people with MCI. Seven participants with non-amnestic or multi-domain amnestic MCI
completed the study protocol which followed an ABA single subject design. The outcome
measures included the Multiple Errands Test (MET) to assess EF while performing a shopping
task and the WebNeuro to assess EF impairments. Results showed that 4 participants improved
their EF as assessed by the WebNeuro and 4 improved their performance of the shopping task
in the MET. It seems that in some cases a learning effect occurred which explains why some of
the participants did not improve. The results point to the potential of using the VAP-S as an
intervention tool for training EF in people with MCI.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 9th international conference on disability, virtual reality and associated technologies (ICDVRAT 2012) |
| Pages | 41-46 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| State | Published - 2012 |
| Event | 10th International Conference on Disability Virtual Reality & Rehabilitation - Laval, France Duration: 28 Mar 2012 → 30 Mar 2012 http:// |
Conference
| Conference | 10th International Conference on Disability Virtual Reality & Rehabilitation |
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| Country/Territory | France |
| City | Laval |
| Period | 28/03/12 → 30/03/12 |
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