Game-based interventions and their impact on dementia: a narrative review

Objective: The aim of this review was to examine the efficacy of game-based interventions for people with dementia.

Methods: Seven studies that met the inclusion criteria were found in four databases. Their interventions and key

findings were analysed and synthesised.

Results: Game-based interventions for people with dementia are showing promise for improving cognition, coordination

and behavioural and psychological symptoms. The generalisability of the findings is limited by weak methodology

and small sample size.

Conclusions: Game-based interventions can improve cognition, coordination and behavioural and psychological

symptoms for people with dementia. Future research should include methodological improvement and practice

guideline development.