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. 2019 Sep 17:5:475-482.
doi: 10.1016/j.trci.2019.07.008. eCollection 2019.

Kinect Project: People with dementia or mild cognitive impairment learning to play group motion-based games

Erica Dove  1   2   3 , Arlene J Astell  1   2   3   4   5   6
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Kinect Project: People with dementia or mild cognitive impairment learning to play group motion-based games

Erica Dove et al. Alzheimers Dement (N Y). .

Abstract

Introduction: Motion-based technologies (MBTs) could provide nonpharmacologic interventions for people with cognitive impairment (PCI; e.g., dementia or mild cognitive impairment). This study examined the use of errorless learning techniques to empower PCI to use MBT.

Methods: Thirty-eight PCI were recruited to a 10-week (20 × 1-hour sessions) Xbox Kinect bowling group. Video recorded data from first, middle, and final sessions were coded to track (1) number of prompts per turn, (2) independent turn completion, and (3) duration of turns. These values were compared using repeated measures analysis of variance.

Results: Learning and improvement over time was demonstrated in 23 participants who were available for final analysis by significant decreases in number of prompts per turn and turn duration and significant increases in turns completed independently.

Discussion: Errorless learning supported PCI to learn MBT and improve over time as evidenced by their need for fewer prompts, shorter turns, and more turns completed independently, confirming the potential of MBT to provide leisure activities for PCI.

Keywords: Dementia; Errorless learning; Mild cognitive impairment; Motion-based technology; Xbox Kinect.

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(A) Frequency and type of prompts provided at each time point. (B) Mean number of prompts required (per participant, per turn).
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Percentage of turns completed independently.
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Mean turn duration (in seconds).
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