Functional near-infrared spectroscopy in the neuropsychological assessment of spatial memory: A systematic review; 35123299

Llana, T. ; Fernandez-Baizan, C. ; Mendez-Lopez, M. (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Fidalgo, C. ; Mendez, M.

Resumen: Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is a non-invasive optical imaging technique that employs near-infrared light to measure cortical brain oxygenation. The use of fNIRS has increased exponentially in recent years. Spatial memory is defined as the ability to learn and use spatial information. This neuropsychological process is constantly used in our daily lives and can be measured by fNIRS but no research has reviewed whether this technique can be useful in the neuropsychological assessment of spatial memory. This study aimed to review empirical work on the use of fNIRS in the neuropsychological assessment of human spatial memory. We used four databases: PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus and Web of Science, and a total of 18 articles were found to be eligible. Most of the articles assessed spatial or visuospatial working memory with a predominance in computer-based tasks, used fNIRS equipment of 16 channels and mainly measured the prefrontal cortex (PFC). The studies analysed found linear or quadratic relationships between working memory load and PFC activity, greater activation of PFC activity and worse behavioural results in healthy older people in comparison with healthy adults, and hyperactivation of PFC as a form of compensation in clinical samples. We conclude that fNIRS is compatible with the standard neuropsychological assessment of spatial memory, making it possible to complement behavioural results with data of cortical functional activity. © 2022

Idioma: Inglés

DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2022.103525

Año: 2022

Publicado en: ACTA PSYCHOLOGICA 224 (2022), 103525
ISSN: 0001-6918

Factor impacto JCR: 1.8 (2022)

Categ. JCR: PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL rank: 65 / 89 = 0.73 (2022) - Q3 - T3

Factor impacto CITESCORE: 2.7 - Psychology (Q3) - Arts and Humanities (Q1) - Medicine (Q3)

Factor impacto SCIMAGO: 0.64 - Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1) - Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q2) - Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2) - Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2)

Financiación: info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/DGA-FEDER/S31-20D
Financiación: info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/MINECO/PSI2017-83893-R

Tipo y forma: Article (Published version)

Área (Departamento): Área Psicobiología (Dpto. Psicología y Sociología)