scholarly journals Investigating the effects of caffeine on executive functions using traditional Stroop and a new ecologically-valid virtual reality task, the Jansari assessment of Executive Functions (JEF © )

Appetite ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 105 ◽  
pp. 156-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Soar ◽  
E. Chapman ◽  
N. Lavan ◽  
A.S. Jansari ◽  
J.J.D. Turner
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Executive Functions

scholarly journals Investigating the impact of nicotine on executive functions using a novel virtual reality assessment

Addiction ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 108 (5) ◽  
pp. 977-984 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashok S. Jansari ◽  
Daniel Froggatt ◽  
Trudi Edginton ◽  
Lynne Dawkins
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Executive Functions ◽  
The Impact

The Use of Virtual Reality Tools for the Assessment of Executive Functions and Unilateral Spatial Neglect

2016 ◽  
pp. 115-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisa Pedroli ◽  
Silvia Serino ◽  
Alice Chicchi Giglioli ◽  
Federica Pallavicini ◽  
Pietro Cipresso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Executive Functions ◽  
Neuropsychological Assessment ◽  
Spatial Neglect ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Medical Decision ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Unilateral Spatial Neglect ◽  
Future Challenges

Virtual Reality is one of the most promising tools in the development of new methods for neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. Neuropsychological assessment is typically carried out by administering paper-and-pencil tests to patients. However, these tests have some limitations, due to the fact that they are not effectively able to evaluate the subject's performance of daily activities. To cope with this void, neuropsychologists base their evaluation on their clinical experience, often successfully. Nevertheless, this is not an evidence-based practice, thus it is not considered optimal from a medical decision-making perspective. More recently, however, the increasing accessibility of advanced technology such as virtual reality has opened new possibilities for neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. Starting with this frame, the chapter explores the changes that have occurred over time in the neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation up to the most recent VR-based tools. In particular, we will present a VR-based PC tool for the assessment of executive functions, and a VR-based mobile tool for the assessment and rehabilitation of unilateral spatial neglect. In accordance with the literature, we show the potential for virtual reality, highlighting the advantages, limitations, and the possible future challenges.

scholarly journals Virtual multiple errands test (VMET): a virtual reality-based tool to detect early executive functions deficit in Parkinson’s disease

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pietro Cipresso ◽  
Giovanni Albani ◽  
Silvia Serino ◽  
Elisa Pedroli ◽  
Federica Pallavicini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Executive Functions ◽  
Multiple Errands Test

The Use of Virtual Reality Tools for the Assessment of Executive Functions and Unilateral Spatial Neglect

2018 ◽  
pp. 891-916
Author(s):  
Elisa Pedroli ◽  
Silvia Serino ◽  
Alice Chicchi Giglioli ◽  
Federica Pallavicini ◽  
Pietro Cipresso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Executive Functions ◽  
Neuropsychological Assessment ◽  
Spatial Neglect ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Medical Decision ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Unilateral Spatial Neglect ◽  
Future Challenges

Virtual Reality is one of the most promising tools in the development of new methods for neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. Neuropsychological assessment is typically carried out by administering paper-and-pencil tests to patients. However, these tests have some limitations, due to the fact that they are not effectively able to evaluate the subject's performance of daily activities. To cope with this void, neuropsychologists base their evaluation on their clinical experience, often successfully. Nevertheless, this is not an evidence-based practice, thus it is not considered optimal from a medical decision-making perspective. More recently, however, the increasing accessibility of advanced technology such as virtual reality has opened new possibilities for neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. Starting with this frame, the chapter explores the changes that have occurred over time in the neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation up to the most recent VR-based tools. In particular, we will present a VR-based PC tool for the assessment of executive functions, and a VR-based mobile tool for the assessment and rehabilitation of unilateral spatial neglect. In accordance with the literature, we show the potential for virtual reality, highlighting the advantages, limitations, and the possible future challenges.

Executive Functions in Completing Tasks in Virtual Reality: Planning and Prospective Memory

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill R. Settle ◽  
Edward F. Schaefer ◽  
Christopher F. Siuzdak ◽  
Deborah M. Clawson ◽  
Marc M. Sebrechts
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Executive Functions ◽  
Prospective Memory

Probing Memory and Executive Functions with Virtual Reality: Past and Present Studies

1998 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
LUIGI PUGNETTI ◽  
LAURA MENDOZZI ◽  
ELIZABETH A. ATTREE ◽  
ELENA BARBIERI ◽  
BARBARA M. BROOKS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Executive Functions

scholarly journals A Computational Approach for the Assessment of Executive Functions in Patients with Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 1975 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisa Pedroli ◽  
Filippo La Paglia ◽  
Pietro Cipresso ◽  
Caterina La Cascia ◽  
Giuseppe Riva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Executive Functions ◽  
Virtual Environments ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Neuropsychological Tests ◽  
Computational Techniques ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Future Assessment ◽  
Multiple Errands Test

Previous studies on obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) showed impairments in executive domains, particularly in cognitive inhibition. In this perspective, the use of virtual reality showed huge potential in the assessment of executive functions; however, unfortunately, to date, no study on the assessment of these patients took advantage of the use of virtual environments. One of the main problems faced within assessment protocols is the use of a limited number of variables and tools when tailoring a personalized program. The main aim of this study was to provide a heuristic decision tree for the future development of tailored assessment protocols. To this purpose, we conducted a study that involved 58 participants (29 OCD patients and 29 controls) to collect both classic neuropsychological data and precise data based on a validated protocol in virtual reality for the assessment of executive functions, namely, the VMET (virtual multiple errands test). In order to provide clear indications for working on executive functions with these patients, we carried out a cross-validation based on three learning algorithms and computationally defined two decision trees. We found that, by using three neuropsychological tests and two VMET scores, it was possible to discriminate OCD patients from controls, opening a novel scenario for future assessment protocols based on virtual reality and computational techniques.

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