000163755 001__ 163755
000163755 005__ 20251030150827.0
000163755 0247_ $$2doi$$a10.3390/biomedicines13092105
000163755 0248_ $$2sideral$$a145828
000163755 037__ $$aART-2025-145828
000163755 041__ $$aeng
000163755 100__ $$aSolares, Lucía
000163755 245__ $$aImmersive Technologies Targeting Spatial Memory Decline: A Systematic Review
000163755 260__ $$c2025
000163755 5060_ $$aAccess copy available to the general public$$fUnrestricted
000163755 5203_ $$aBackground/Objectives: The ability to preserve cognitive health in aging populations increasingly relies on early detection and intervention in neurodegenerative processes. Spatial memory, a fundamental cognitive ability supporting navigation, environmental awareness, and daily independence, often deteriorates in the preclinical stages of neurodegenerative diseases. However, conventional assessment tools frequently lack ecological validity and fail to capture the multifaceted nature of spatial cognition in real-world contexts. This systematic review aims to examine the application of immersive technologies, specifically Immersive Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR), in the evaluation and rehabilitation of spatial memory. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, a total of 42 peer-reviewed studies were selected from SCOPUS, Web of Science, and PubMed databases. We included original, peer-reviewed studies that assessed spatial memory or cognition using VR/MR in adults aged ≥50 or clinical populations at neurodegenerative risk and reported quantitative data or diagnostic validity. A narrative synthesis was performed to examine the most employed immersive tools, assessing their benefits, limitations, and practical challenges. Results: Findings indicate substantial variability in diagnostic sensitivity, ecological validity, and user engagement across platforms. Nevertheless, the evidence supports the potential of immersive environments as effective tools for the early detection of spatial disorientation and cognitive decline, particularly in at-risk populations such as individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease. Conclusions: Immersive and semi-immersive VR technologies represent a promising advancement in spatial memory assessment and rehabilitation, offering scalable solutions for both clinical and home-based interventions in aging populations.
000163755 536__ $$9info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/MICINN/PID2023-148731OB-I00$$9info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/NextGenerationEU/INVESTIGO-067-38
000163755 540__ $$9info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess$$aby$$uhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.es
000163755 655_4 $$ainfo:eu-repo/semantics/article$$vinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
000163755 700__ $$aGarcía-Navarra, Sara
000163755 700__ $$aLlana, Tania
000163755 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0001-6285-8158$$aGarces-Arilla, Sara$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000163755 700__ $$aMendez, Marta
000163755 7102_ $$14009$$2680$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Psicología y Sociología$$cÁrea Person.Eval.Trat.Psicoló.
000163755 773__ $$g13, 9 (2025), 2105 [30 pp.]$$tBiomedicines$$x2227-9059
000163755 8564_ $$s1124876$$uhttps://zaguan.unizar.es/record/163755/files/texto_completo.pdf$$yVersión publicada
000163755 8564_ $$s2563769$$uhttps://zaguan.unizar.es/record/163755/files/texto_completo.jpg?subformat=icon$$xicon$$yVersión publicada
000163755 909CO $$ooai:zaguan.unizar.es:163755$$particulos$$pdriver
000163755 951__ $$a2025-10-30-14:40:20
000163755 980__ $$aARTICLE