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. 2020 May 28;8:1400411. doi: 10.1109/JTEHM.2020.2998055

TABLE 2. Serious Games for Different Symptoms in Different Dementia Stages.

Stages Game types Related literature Games Improved abilities
Early Stage Cognitive Byun et al. [35] Fitt&Hick Game Discernment Short-term memory Reaction
Kitakoshi et al. [36] Memory Game Reaction Memory
Boletsis et al. [37] Pinball Recall Problem solving Logical reasoning
Anguera et al. [38] NeuroRacer Hand-eye coordination
Tost et al. [39] Smart Ageing Memory Attention Spatial orientation
Middle Stage Cognitive Tong et al. [40] Executive Timed Target Game Reaction
Imbeault et al. [41] Point-click Game Planning Objects recognizing
Lin et al. [42] Planting Game Observation
Hamada et al. [43] Pet-type Robot Communication Observation Body movement
Tapus et al. [44], [45] Socially Assistive Robot Communication Memory
Physical Soares et al. [46] SIRTET Game Balance Muscle strength
Jung et al. [47] Wii Overall well-being
Agmon et al. [48] WiiFit Balance Attention and coordination Quick motor response
Integrated (cognitive &physical) Unbehaun et al. [49] Exergame Memory Limbs and muscles strength
de-Urturi et al. [50] Kinect-based Virtual Game Body movement Objects recognizing
Kayama et al. [51] Kinect-based Exercise Game Fall prevention Planning
Chilukoti et al. [52] Assistive Technology System Muscle strength Problem solving Memory
AAB Arntzen [53] Learning Game Cognitive abilities Physical abilities
Late Stage Cognitive N/A
Physical N/A
Integrated (cognitive&physical) N/A