Essays about: "Mild cognitive impairment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 34 essays containing the words Mild cognitive impairment.

  1. 1. A group of Swedish speakers’ performance on Swedish adaptations of the Bedside WAB-Rand CLQT : The performance of cognitively and linguistically nonimpaired adults on measures of language and cognition and its relationship to verbal fluency

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Logopedi

    Author : Sam Skogström; [2024]
    Keywords : CLQT; bedside WAB-R; aphasia; cognition; verbal fluency tests; CLQT; bedside WAB-R; afasi; kognition; ordflödestest;

    Abstract : There are currently no Swedish norms for the bedside version of the Western Aphasia Battery (B-WAB-R) and the Cognitive Linguistic Quick Test (CLQT). It is unknown whether age, gender, and education influence performance in a Swedish context. READ MORE

  3. 2. DIFFERENTIAL OUTCOME TRAINING AND HUMANOID ROBOT FEEDBACK ON A VISUOSPATIAL GAMIFIED TASK: An experimental study investigating learning, affective social engagement cues and cognitive learning strategies

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Alva Markelius; Sofia Sjöberg; [2023-02-01]
    Keywords : Human-robot interaction; gamified memory task; dementia; differential outcome theory; Furhat; engagement; digitalised treatments; robot assistance;

    Abstract : By combining Differential Outcome Training (DOT), the usage of unique stimulus-response pairings, and feedback from a humanoid simulated robot (SDK) this study aims to improve learning performance of subjects on a visuospatial gamified memory task. This is achieved by using the SDK as an interface for an algorithm that provides audiovisual, reinforcing feedback promoting engangement in a new dyadic setup for a gamified task. READ MORE

  4. 3. Effect of Tai Chi on the elderly people withmild cognitive impairment : A descriptive literature review

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskap

    Author : Yujing Cheng; Huihui Pang; [2023]
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    Abstract : Background: Tai chi impact on patients with mild cognitive impairment, delay theprocess of cognitive impairment and may help promote their recovery.Aim: To describe the effects of Tai Chi in older people with mild cognitive impairment. READ MORE

  5. 4. The impact of prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics on mild cognitive impairment : a systematic review

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Astrid Viktorsson; Noah Westerholm; [2023]
    Keywords : MCI; Mild cognitive Impairment; Prebiotics; Probiotics; Synbiotics; DW2009; Bifidobacterium Breve A1; RBANS; MMSE.;

    Abstract : Background: Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is seen as a state between normal aging and dementia, with patients having an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other sorts of dementia. MCI has been linked to a change in gut microbiota which impacts the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA), consequently affecting neurological functions. READ MORE

  6. 5. Improving the ecological validity of cognitive functions assessment through Virtual Environments : Results of a usability evaluation with healthy adults

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Simone Tafaro; [2023]
    Keywords : Virtual Reality; Cognitive Impairment; Ecological Validity; Virtual Environments; Virtuell verklighet; kognitiv funktionsnedsättning; ekologisk validitet; virtuella miljöer;

    Abstract : The early detection of mild cognitive impairment has the potential to significantly impact the lives of individuals who may be unaware of their cognitive decline. Such a condition can greatly affect their quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. READ MORE