Amy Smikle
Editorial Assistant at BMC
Amy recently graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Neuroscience and Behavior. She joined our New York office in 2018 to pursue her interest in science communication and is now an Editorial Assistant for open access journals in the clinical medicine portfolio.
Exergaming to improve complex motor-cognitive performances in patients suffering from dementia
Exergaming, or "exercise-gaming," is an exciting new therapy option for patients with dementia. In a recently published study in Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, Christian Werner and colleagues attempt to identify predictors of early training response and establish the necessary time course for improved motor-cognitive performance in patients with dementia.
The revolutionary use of electronic gaming as a learning tool has expanded across disciplines, even into the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
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From spelling apps on iPads for elementary school students to golf-swing simulators on Xboxes for country club dads, electronic gaming has proven an effective tool for learning, intellectual and physical engagement, and performance enhancement for all ages and across all disciplines.
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