Potential of mobile technologies and applications in the detection of mild cognitive impairment among older generation groups

Authors:
KLIMOVA Blanka, VALIS Martin, KUCA Kamil
Journal article citation:
Social Work in Health Care, 56(7), 2017, pp.588-599.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA

At present, demographic changes result in the growing number of older people. This trend inevitably brings about serious social and economic issues, as well as occurrence of ageing diseases. The purpose of this study is to discuss the potential of using mobile technologies and applications in the detection of ageing disorders such as mild cognitive impairment. The methods used for this review study include a literature search in the world’s acknowledged databases. The findings of this study indicate that mobile applications can serve as appropriate diagnostic tools for ageing disorders such as mild cognitive impairment because they seem to provide better, faster, and less costly care for older people. (Publisher abstract)

Subject terms:
mobile phones, older people, computer apps, cognitive impairment, diagnosis, literature reviews;
Content type:
research
Location(s):
Czech Republic
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN online:
1541-034X
ISSN print:
0098-1389

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