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. 2012 Nov 19;14(6):e159. doi: 10.2196/jmir.2275

Table 1.

Inclusion and exclusion criteria for literature review of information and communication technologies (ICT) used for minor acquired cognitive impairments (MACI).

Criteria Study characteristics Study participants
Inclusion Original articles Mild/moderate cognitive impairments and dysfunctions

English language Mild/moderate acquired cognitive impairment and dysfunction

Adult participants only Severe injury but the mild/moderate outcome after certain period of time

Where the technology was either created, evaluated or applicable for MACI patients Non-progressive diseases

Studies focused on technologies and tools that are developed to support patients’ self-management (involving patient’s responsibility for managing some aspects of their condition together with care professionals)
Exclusion Conceptual frameworks and literature reviews Severe cognitive impairments and dysfunctions

Studies focused on technologies that are developed for patients with a more severe cognitive decrease than for MACI patients Aphasia

Studies focused on technologies and tools that are developed for assessment and diagnostic purposes Alzheimer disease

Studies that included participants with mild cognitive impairments but with severe physical dysfunctions Schizophrenia


Psychotic disorder


Developmental cognitive disabilities