虚拟现实技术: 老年认知功能障碍新辅助疗法 ^*

Virtual reality-assisted cognitive rehabilitation: a novel pathway for supporting elderly minds

摘要

认知功能障碍是指个体的认知能力出现明显下降, 可能在语言理解、记忆、感知、执行功能等方面受损。认知功能障碍类疾病的发病率高、综合征发展快、疾病负担大, 给全球卫生和社会系统带来了挑战。虚拟现实 (VR) 技术作为一种非侵入性非药物治疗的方法, 具有强大的沉浸式和交互性特征, 可根据患者自身状态制定个性化计划。VR 技术在认知功能障碍的识别、检测、干预上已有成效。本文对 VR 技术作为认知功能障碍新的辅助治疗方法作一综述, 分析其在康复训练、检测方面的应用, 并指出它的优势、不足和未来发展方向。

Abstract

Cognitive impairment denotes a substantial deterioration in an individual's cognitive faculties, potentially encompassing deficiencies in language comprehension, memory, perception, executive function, and more areas. Cognitive impairment disorders are marked by a high prevalence, swift symptom progression, and considerable illness burden, presenting significant challenges to global health and social systems. Virtual reality (VR) technology, as a non-invasive and non-pharmacological therapy method, facilitates the creation of individualized plans customized to the patient's condition through its immersive and interactive capabilities. Virtual reality has shown beneficial in the identification, evaluation, and intervention of cognitive impairment. This paper comprehensively discusses VR technology as an innovative adjunctive treatment for cognitive impairment, examines its applications in rehabilitation training and evaluation, and underscores its benefits, drawbacks, and prospective developments.

关键词

虚拟现实技术 / 老年人 / 认知功能障碍 / 认知康复

Key words

Virtual reality technology / Elderly / Cognitive impairment / Cognitive rehabilitation

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基金资助

^*吉林省发展和改革委员会创新能力建设资金项目(2024C009-5)