Anthia Cristina Fabara Rodríguez

Mrs. Anthia Cristina Fabara Rodríguez


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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8 October 2024 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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ARAnthia Cristina Fabara Rodríguez
Anthia Cristina Fabara Rodríguez
CGCristina García-Bravo
Cristina García-Bravo
SGSara García-Bravo
Sara García-Bravo
IGIsabel Quirosa Galan
Isabel Quirosa Galan
MRMª Pilar Rodríguez-Pérez
Mª Pilar Rodríguez-Pérez
EHELISABET HUERTAS HOYAS
ELISABET HUERTAS HOYAS
(1) Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder marked by cognitive decline and functional impairment. The NeuronUP platform is a computer program whose main function is cognitive stimulation through three types of activities that change so that the user does not manage to learn it. This program provides opportunities to work on various domains, including activities of daily living (ADLs), social skills, and cognitive functions. The main objective of this randomized clinical trial was to assess the impact of integrating the NeuronUP platform with conventional occupational therapy to enhance or maintain cognitive, perceptual, and quality of life (QoL) abilities in people with AD compared to a control group. (2) Methods: A randomized, single-blind clinical trial was conducted. The sample was randomized using a software program, OxMar, which allowed the separation of the sample into a control group (CG) that received their conventional occupational therapy sessions and an experimental group (EG) that received therapy with NeuronUP, in addition to their conventional occupational therapy sessions. An eighteen-week intervention was conducted. (3) Results: The study included 20 participants, and significant differences were observed in most variables analyzed, indicating improvements after the intervention, particularly in measures of QoL and cognitive status. (4) Conclusions: Our findings demonstrate that an eighteen-week experimental protocol, incorporating the NeuronUP platform alongside conventional occupational therapy, led to improvements in cognitive status and QoL in older adults with AD. Thus, integrating the NeuronUP platform as a complementary tool to occupational therapy can be a valuable resource for enhancing the QoL of individuals with AD. However, due to the small sample size, further studies are needed to corroborate these findings.

31 December 2024 in Applied Sciences
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IGIsabel Quirosa Galan
Isabel Quirosa Galan
SGSara García-Bravo
Sara García-Bravo
ARAnthia Cristina Fabara Rodríguez
Anthia Cristina Fabara Rodríguez
MRMª Pilar Rodríguez-Pérez
Mª Pilar Rodríguez-Pérez
EHELISABET HUERTAS HOYAS
ELISABET HUERTAS HOYAS
CGCristina García-Bravo
Cristina García-Bravo
Background: Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems. Its treatment combines pharmacological and rehabilitative approaches, aimed at improving motor symptoms and preventing cognitive decline. Virtual reality emerges as a complementary rehabilitative option, showing efficacy in enhancing motor and cognitive aspects. This study systematically reviews the effectiveness of virtual reality in the rehabilitation of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Methods: A systematic review was carried out. The Jadad scale was used to assess the methodological quality of the included studies, and the Oxford Center for Evidence-Based Medicine criteria were applied to determine the level of evidence and recommendation. The review followed PRISMA guidelines, with a literature search conducted in databases such as Cochrane and PubMed. Results: The studies indicate improvements in gait, balance, and overall motor function in Parkinson’s patients using virtual reality, though limitations such as small sample sizes and the lack of control groups in some studies are noted. Conclusions: Virtual reality proves to be an effective tool in Parkinson’s rehabilitation, enhancing balance and motor function. However, more studies with adequate methodological quality and larger sample sizes are needed to validate these findings.