Abstract
Many countries are faced with a rapidly increasing economic and social challenge of caring for their elderly population. Cognitive issues are at the forefront of the list of concerns. People over the age of 75 are at risk for medically related cognitive decline and confusion, and the early detection of cognitive problems would allow for more effective clinical intervention. However, standard cognitive assessments are not diagnostically sensitive and are performed infrequently. To address these issues, we have developed a set of adaptive computer games to monitor cognitive performance in a home environment. Assessment algorithms for various aspects of cognition are embedded in the games. The monitoring of these metrics allows us to detect within subject trends over time, providing a method for the early detection of cognitive decline. In addition, the real-time information on cognitive state is used to adapt the user interface to the needs of the individual user. In this paper we describe the software architecture and methodology for monitoring cognitive performance using data from natural computer interactions in a home setting.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Studies in Health Technology and Informatics |
| Pages | 1073-1077 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Volume | 129 |
| State | Published - 2007 |
| Event | 12th World Congress on Medical Informatics, MEDINFO 2007 - Brisbane, QLD, Australia Duration: Aug 20 2007 → Aug 24 2007 |
Other
| Other | 12th World Congress on Medical Informatics, MEDINFO 2007 |
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| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Brisbane, QLD |
| Period | 8/20/07 → 8/24/07 |
Keywords
- cognitive assessment
- Computer monitoring
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biomedical Engineering
- Health Informatics
- Health Information Management