Cognitive Effects of Information and Communication Technology-Based Interventions in Older Individuals With Cognitive Impairments: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Systematic reviews focusing on the impact of information and communication technology (ICT)-based intervention programs on cognitive functions in Korean older adults with cognitive impairment are lacking. This systematic review investigates the evidence regarding the effectiveness of ICT-based interventions in Korean older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early-stage dementia. We conducted a systematic search on PubMed, EMBASE, Google Scholar, KISS, and KMBASE for reports published before November 2023. Among the 11 studies meeting the selection criteria, 10 (90.9%) found evidence of significant cognitive improvement, notably in global cognition (45.5%), memory (45.5%), visuospatial (18.2%), and language (9.1%) domains, following ICT-based interventions. However, the quality of evidence within and across studies was low, and these findings should be interpreted with caution. In conclusion, ICT-based interventions are emerging as valuable options for improving cognitive function in older adults with MCI and early stage of dementia.