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September 15, 2024
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Serious Games for Cognitive Rehabilitation in Older Adults: A Conceptual Framework

Publicated to: Multimodal Technologies and Interaction. 8 (8): 64- - 2024-08-01 8(8), DOI: 10.3390/mti8080064

Authors:

Guzman, Diego E; Rengifo, Carlos F; Garcia-Cena, Cecilia E
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Affiliations

Univ Cauca, Ciencias Elect, Calle 5 4-70, Popayan 190002, Cauca, Colombia - Author
Univ Cauca, Dept Elect Instrumentac & Control, Calle 5 4-70, Popayan 190002, Cauca, Colombia - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Escuela Tecn Super Ingn & Diseno Ind, Ctr Automat & Robot, C Ronda Valencia 3, Madrid 28012, Spain - Author
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Abstract

This paper presents a conceptual framework for the development of serious games aimed at cognitive rehabilitation in older adults. Following Jabareen's methodology, a literature review was conducted to identify concepts and theories that are relevant in this field. The resulting framework comprises the use of virtual reality, integration of physical activity, incorporation of social interaction features, adaptability of difficulty levels, and customization of game content. The interconnections between these concepts and underlying cognitive theories, such as the cognitive reserve hypothesis and the scaffolding theory of aging and cognition, are highlighted. As we are in the early stages of our research, our goal is to introduce and test novel interpretations of current knowledge within this conceptual framework. Additionally, the practical implications of the conceptual framework are discussed, including its strengths and limitations, as well as its relevance for future research and clinical practice in the field of cognitive rehabilitation. It is hoped that this framework will provide a guide for the design and implementation of effective interventions to improve cognitive health and well-being in the older adult population.
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Keywords

AlzheimersBraiCognitive rehabilitationConceptual frameworConceptual frameworkDementiaExerciseMildOlder adultsSerious gamesVirtual-reality

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Multimodal Technologies and Interaction due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2024 there are still no calculated indicators, but in 2023, it was in position 16/32, thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Computer Science, Cybernetics. Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q2 para la agencia Scopus (SJR) en la categoría Computer Networks and Communications.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-27:

  • WoS: 11
  • Scopus: 13
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-27:

  • The use, from an academic perspective evidenced by the Altmetric agency indicator referring to aggregations made by the personal bibliographic manager Mendeley, gives us a total of: 61.

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

  • The Total Score from Altmetric: 1.
  • The number of mentions on the social network X (formerly Twitter): 1 (Altmetric).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/89673/

As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

  • Views: 121
  • Downloads: 58
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: Colombia.

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: Last Author (GARCIA CENA, CECILIA ELISABET).

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Awards linked to the item

The funding for the PhD student was provided by Convocatoria del Fondo de Ciencia, Tecnologia e Innovacion del Sistema General de Regalias para la conformacion de una lista de proyectos elegibles para ser viabilizados, priorizados y aprobados por el OCAD en el marco del Programa de Becas de Excelencia.
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