Abstract
Over time, ageing can cause a state of disability and dependency. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of cognitive training and domotic control with a computer program (Brain Computer Interface, BCI). In order to do so, estimated neuropsychological performance of the subjects has been evaluated with the Luria-DNA neuropsychological battery before and after training. A quasi-experimental design of repeated measures is defined where five areas are evaluated: visuospatial, spoken language, memory, intellectual processes and an attention test. Said study was carried out at The State Reference Centre for Disability and Dependency (CRE Spanish initials), San Andres del Rabanedo, Leon (Spain). 63 people took part, 31 subjects in the experimental group and 32 in the control group. The results showed an improvement in almost all of the measured variables, revealing a significant increase in the cognitive capacity of the experimental group when compared with the control group. It can be concluded that with appropriate cognitive training, elderly people can delay cognitive impairment and enjoy an active ageing process which can have an effect on their life in terms of improving their independence.
Highlights
Studies have been carried out in recent decades, their aims have been to evaluate the efficacy of cognitive training for adults in regard to subjective memory loss
The variables were evaluated for conformance with normality level via the Kolmogorov-Smirnov tests (K-S) test on a sample and all were parametric for all subjects
Though we are aware that computerised tests are not always effective, in line with [4,21,22], because the usual procedure for evaluation consists of standard neuropsychological tests, which measure general cognitive capacity, verbal memory and executive functions, among other faculties, before and after the training process, the period chosen for evaluating the effects of the training varies
Summary
Studies have been carried out in recent decades, their aims have been to evaluate the efficacy of cognitive training for adults in regard to subjective memory loss. The usual procedure for evaluation consists of standard neuropsychological tests, which measure general cognitive capacity, verbal memory and executive functions, among other faculties, before and after the training process [1,2,3]. The period chosen for evaluating the effects of the training varies. This period is normally six months after the training, . Along these lines, it is necessary to create cognitive programs, which include tasks involving training of the cognitive process related to daily activities given their characteristics of functional priority for people [7,8]. The final purpose is to improve the quality of life of people [10,11,12,13,14,15]
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