540 - COGNITIVE STIMULATION THROUGH OROICOGNITIVE, A VIRTUAL REALITY APP FOR OLDER PEOPLE

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To analyze the effectiveness of cognitive stimulation carried out through OroiCognitive, a virtual reality app, in older people, as well as its acceptance and attractiveness to them.

METHOD:

The research was carried out with 31 participants with a number two or three in the global deterioration scale (GDS).

15 of these participants were part of the control group, and 16 of the experimental group.

The intervention through virtual reality, with exercises more similar to daily activities, allows working on attention, language, memory, orientation, visuospatial skills and executive functions.

It was carried out in 12 sessions, 3 times a week, lasting 25 minutes each one, individually.

Bouth groups were evaluated using the MINI-MENTAL Cognitive Examination and some subtest of the Weschler Intelligence Scale for adults (WAIS-IV).

RESULTS:

Regarding to the effectiveness of the stimulation, the results show significant improvements in vocabulary and information in those with GDS2, in the experimental group.

No statistically significant improvements were found in the rest of the areas. Regarding the assessment of the tool, 69% of the participants rated it as quite useful and interesting. According to the qualitative data collected by the therapists, the users were happier and more animated during and after the intervention.