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Implementation of COGNIVITRA, an Information- and Communications-Technology-Bas...
Luque, JL; Chivite, I; Serena, M; Szymanski, C; Benhsain, D; Martins, AI; Rocha, NP; Pais, J; Cruz, VT; Quintas, J; Callen, AMild cognitive impairment (MCI) is characterized by a modest decline in cognitive function that, while noticeable, does not severely impact daily life, allowing individuals to maintain their independence—a key factor distinguishing it from dementia. Currently, there are no treatments available that can modify the course of the disease, although cognitive and physical activities have shown potential in slowing i...
Validity and reliability of a digital solution for cognitive assessment: The Br...
Andias, R; Martins, AI; Pais, J; Cruz, VT; Silva, AG; Rocha, NP"Background: Cognitive assessment and the early detection of cognitive impairments have been enhanced by the use of remote digital solutions. The Brain on Track® is one of these digital solutions used in clinical practice for online screening and monitoring of cognitive functioning. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the validity and reliability of the Brain on Track® computerized test on a tablet device i...
Validation of a web-based self-administered test for cognitive assessment in a ...
Rystedt, E; Morén, J; Lindback, J; Cruz, VT; Ingelsson, M; Kilander, L; Lunet, N; Pais, J; Ruano, L; Westman, GComputerized cognitive tests have the potential to cost-effectively detect and monitor cognitive impairments and thereby facilitate treatment for these conditions. However, relatively few of these tests have been validated in a variety of populations. Brain on Track, a selfadministered web-based test, has previously been shown to have a good ability to differentiate between healthy individuals and patients with...
Diagnostic Accuracy of Digital Solutions for Screening for Cognitive Impairment...
Magno, M; Martins, AI; Pais, J; Silva, AG; Rocha, NPThe early detection of cognitive impairment is essential in order to initiate interventions and guarantee access to healthcare services. Digital solutions are emerging in the literature as an alternative approach to cognitive screening. Our primary goal is to synthesize the evidence on digital solutions’ diagnostic ability to screen for cognitive impairment and their accuracy. A secondary goal is to distinguish...
Minding your steps: a cross-sectional pilot study using foot-worn inertial sens...
Guimarães, V; Sousa, I; de Bruin, ED; Pais, J; Correia, MVBackgroundCognitive impairment is a critical aspect of our aging society. Yet, it receives inadequate intervention due to delayed or missed detection. Dual-task gait analysis is currently considered a solution to improve the early detection of cognitive impairment in clinical settings. Recently, our group proposed a new approach for the gait analysis resorting to inertial sensors placed on the shoes. This pilot...
Long-term neurological complications in COVID-19 survivors: study protocol of a...
Araújo, N; Silva, I; Campos, P; Correia, R; Calejo, M; Freitas, P; Seco, M; Ribeiro, L; Costa, AR; Morais, S; Pereira, S; Firmino-Machado, JBackgroundEvidence suggests an association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and worse performance on cognitive tests, and a higher risk of Parkinson's disease (PD) and dementia up to 6 and 12 months after infection, respectively. Longer follow-ups with comparison groups are needed to clarify the potentially increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases in COVID-19 survivors, namely those infected before mass vaccina...
Using shoe-mounted inertial sensors and stepping exergames to assess the motor-...
Guimarães, V; Sousa, I; de Bruin, ED; Pais, J; Correia, MVObjectiveStepping exergames designed to stimulate physical and cognitive skills can provide important information concerning individuals' performance. In this study, we investigated the potential of stepping and gameplay metrics to assess the motor-cognitive status of older adults. MethodsStepping and gameplay metrics were recorded in a longitudinal study involving 13 older adults with mobility limitations. Gam...
The impact of users’ cognitive function on evaluator perceptions of usability
Martins, AI; Silva, AG; Pais, J; Cruz, VT; Rocha, NPTo explore the association between the user’s cognitive function and usability reported by the evaluator. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a community-based sample. Data about participants’ age, sex, education, sleep quantity, subjective memory complaints, and cognitive function were collected. A usability session was conducted to evaluate a digital solution called Brain on Track. Independent linear-r...
Cognivitra, a digital solution to support dual-task rehabilitation training
Quintas, J; Pais, J; Martins, AI; Santos, H; Neves, L; Sousa, S; Benhsain, D; Dierick, F; Callén, A; Cunha, A; Rocha, NP; Cruz, VTThis article focuses on an eHealth application, CogniViTra, to support cognitive and physical training (i.e., dual-task training), which can be done at home with supervision of a health care provider. CogniViTra was designed and implemented to take advantage of an existing Platform of Services supporting a Cognitive Health Ecosystem and comprises several components, including the CogniViTra Box (i.e., the patie...
Cognivitra: An Information Technology-Based Solution to Support Cognitive and P...
Martins, AI; Quintas, J; Neves, L; Sousa, S; Cruz, VT; Pais, J; Benhsain, D; Callén, A; Rocha, NPObjectives: this article focuses on an information technology-based application, the Cognivitra, to support cognitive and physical training (i.e., dual-task training), which can be done at home with supervision of a health care provider. Cognivitra aims to increase the number and duration of training sessions and to overcome restrictions imposed by the availability of human and physical health care resources, a...