Improving Cognitive Function from Children to Old Age : A Systematic Review of Recent Smart Ageing Intervention Studies
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-08-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Cognitive functions are important for daily life at any age.
One purpose of Smart Ageing is to investigate how to improve cognitive functions.
This systematic review evaluates beneficial effects of the intervention on cognitive functions.
Method.
We conducted a systematic review of intervention studies of improvements of cognitive functions published or in press before December 2013.
Because of the heterogeneity of the intervention programs, a systematic and critical review of the interventions and outcomes was conducted instead of a meta-analysis.
Results.
We identified nine completed and published studies, which were divided into four categories: cognitive training using video game, cognitive training using PC, cognitive training using paper and pencil, and exercise training.
Review results showed that various intervention programs can improve cognitive functions such as executive functions, working memory, episodic memory, processing speed, and general cognitive ability/IQ.
Conclusions.
The systematic review demonstrated that some intervention programs can be effective for improving various aspects of cognitive functioning at any age.
Some limitations to this review include its small sample size and heterogeneity of programs and cognitive function measures, in addition to unresolved issues such as transfer of everyday skills and effectiveness for nonhealthy people.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nouchi, Rui& Kawashima, Ryuta. 2014. Improving Cognitive Function from Children to Old Age : A Systematic Review of Recent Smart Ageing Intervention Studies. Advances in Neuroscience،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456069
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nouchi, Rui& Kawashima, Ryuta. Improving Cognitive Function from Children to Old Age : A Systematic Review of Recent Smart Ageing Intervention Studies. Advances in Neuroscience No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456069
American Medical Association (AMA)
Nouchi, Rui& Kawashima, Ryuta. Improving Cognitive Function from Children to Old Age : A Systematic Review of Recent Smart Ageing Intervention Studies. Advances in Neuroscience. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456069
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-456069