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ArticleFrontiers in human neuroscience2023

Enhancing spatial navigation skills in mild cognitive impairment patients: a usability study of a new version of ANTaging software.

Chiara Stramba-Badiale, Cosimo Tuena, Karine Marie Goulene, Pietro Cipresso, Sandra Morelli, Mirko Rossi, Giuseppe D'Avenio, Marco Stramba-Badiale, Giuseppe Riva

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Article in Frontiers in human neuroscience, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Chiara Stramba-BadialeApplied Technology for Neuro-Psychology Lab, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milan, Italy.
Cosimo TuenaApplied Technology for Neuro-Psychology Lab, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milan, Italy.
Karine Marie GouleneDepartment of Geriatrics and Cardiovascular Medicine, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milan, Italy.
Pietro CipressoDepartment of Psychology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Sandra MorelliNational Center for Innovative Technologies in Public Health, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy.
Mirko RossiNational Center for Innovative Technologies in Public Health, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy.
Giuseppe D'AvenioNational Center for Innovative Technologies in Public Health, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy.
Marco Stramba-BadialeDepartment of Geriatrics and Cardiovascular Medicine, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milan, Italy.
Giuseppe RivaApplied Technology for Neuro-Psychology Lab, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milan, Italy.

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Abstract

Introduction: Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) often presents challenges related to spatial navigation and retention of spatial information. Navigating space involves intricate integration of bodily and environmental cues. Spatial memory is dependent on two distinct frame of reference systems for organizing this information: egocentric and allocentric frames of reference. Virtual Reality (VR) has emerged as a promising technology for enhancing spatial navigation skills and spatial memory by facilitating the manipulation of bodily, environmental, and cognitive cues. Methods: This usability study was based on a fully within-subjects design in which seven MCI patients underwent two kinds of VR conditions: participants were required to complete the ANTaging demo both in Oculus Rift S ( Results: Results indicated higher usability ratings for the semi-immersive setup, with fewer negative effects reported compared to the immersive counterpart. According to qualitative analyses of the interviews, patients do seem to like both VR apparatuses even though the semi-immersive condition was perceived as the most suitable choice because of the size of the screen. Patients generally found it difficult to remember object locations. Participants expressed the need for more practice with the foot-motion pad, despite an overall positive experience. They generally would like to use this system to improve their memory. Discussion: Identifying these key aspects was crucial for refining the system before the upcoming clinical trial. This study sheds light on the potential of semi-immersive VR in aiding individuals with MCI, paving the way for enhanced spatial navigation interventions.

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agingembodimentmild cognitive impairmentmotor systemnavigationspatial memoryvirtual reality

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PMCPMC10801043

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