Life Supporting Technologies (LifeSTech), Superior Technical School of Telecommunications Engineers (ETSIT), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Av. Complutense no. 30, Ciudad Universitaria, E-28040 Madrid, Spain.
Rev Neurosci. 2018 Jan 26;29(1):55-69. doi: 10.1515/revneuro-2017-0031.
This article presents, in the form of an analytic narrative review, a complete picture of the state-of-the-art, challenges, and perspectives in the field of information and communication technology (ICT)-based neurocognitive interventions for older adults. The narrative particularly focuses on applications aimed at mild cognitive impairment and similar age-related cognitive deficits, which are analyzed in the context of the brain training controversy. Clarifying considerations are provided about the nature and present extent of the brain training debate, regarding the possible influence it has on the support received by research and development initiatives dealing with innovative computerized neurocognitive interventions. It is recommended that, because of the preliminary nature of most data currently available in this area, further research initiatives must be supported in the quest for better effectiveness of computer-based interventions intended for age-related cognitive impairment. The conclusion suggests that advanced ICT-based tools, such as virtual and augmented reality technologies, are the most fitting platforms for applying nonpharmacological computerized neurocognitive interventions.
本文以分析性叙述综述的形式，呈现了基于信息和通信技术（ICT）的老年人大脑认知干预领域的最新技术、挑战和展望。该叙述特别关注针对轻度认知障碍和类似与年龄相关的认知缺陷的应用，这些应用在大脑训练争议的背景下进行了分析。文中还就大脑训练辩论的性质和目前的范围提供了明确的考虑因素，包括其对处理创新的计算机化大脑认知干预的研究和开发计划所获得的支持可能产生的影响。鉴于该领域目前大多数数据的初步性质，建议必须支持进一步的研究计划，以寻求针对与年龄相关的认知障碍的基于计算机的干预措施的更好效果。结论表明，先进的基于 ICT 的工具，如虚拟现实和增强现实技术，是应用非药物性计算机化大脑认知干预的最合适平台。
